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AIAA Sponsored Model Airplane Contest 7 May 2011

posted Apr 25, 2011 8:37 PM by Lance Baxter   [ updated Apr 25, 2011 8:42 PM ]
Dr. Steinle asked that I post the details for the upcoming AIAA-Sponsored Model Airplane Contest.  The flyers are available for download from the downloads page in PDF and DOC format. 

All Ages - Nothing to Bring – No fee


When: May 7, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Tullahoma

Field adjacent to 625 Old Shelbyville Highway on Hwy 130

from Wilson Avenue intersection, drive 0.6 miles.  Entrance on left.  Immediate right turn between two stone gate pillars onto gravel road (10mph speed limit)

Food and Beverage:  Bring own

Fly as much and as often as you like

Three Events – Awards:

– 1st and 2nd place Trophies, Ribbons for 3rd – 5th place

  1.  Spot Landing (closest to marker)

  2.  Precision Flight  (three flights for 10-second flight objective each, sum of lowest deviation)

  3. Maximum Flight (best three flights for maximum time up to 25 seconds each, total time)

– 1st , 2nd , 3rd place Trophies

                Overall best (must compete in all three events for eligibility)  Lowest sum of placements


For details: www.aiaa.org/portal/tennessee