General Aviation
Topic: Flying Event
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Posted by jeff2003 on 03-11-2003 6:19 PM
I was thinking about entering this flying contest where you build a plane and attempt to fly it off a 30ft ramp into the wild blue yonder (or straight into the water), wondering if anyone in here has any suggestions. The general rules are:
1-human powered
2-wingspan of 30' or less
3-less than 450 lbs

I need to submit my plan by May 27 and the event is on August 9.

http://www.redbullflugtagchicago.com/eventinfo_rules.php
Posted by vr-hkg on 04-07-2003 3:48 PM
Yes... Start dieting now. Either that, or train a midget pilot. Since you're limited to 450 pounds *inclusive* of pilot, and there is no minimum weight, this contest strongly favors the team with the lightest pilot.