Hi everyone,
I had proposed this contest a month or so back, but delayed it at the request of young members facing exams. I was told that the exams end on 3rd April.

So here we go...
Start date: 4th April. Closing date 30th April midnight.

Early Bird prize in each category for the FIRST member to post a video on RCI of a flight meeting/exceeding the minimum stipulated goal, flown during the contest period. The model may have been built earlier, but the flight must be on or after 4th April, ie, tomorrow onwards till 30th.

The prizes, categories and goals are:
1. Rs 1000 for the first 10+ second flight by a hand launch chuck glider
2. Rs 2000 for the first 20+ second flight by a hand/catapult launched glider
3. Rs 3000 for the first 60+ second by a rubber power/hand/catapult launch free flight mode
4. Rs 4000 for the first 120+ second flight by an RC/FF glider (50m towline or 10m rubber histart)
5. Rs 5000 for the first 120+ second flight with solar power motor/controls (no onboard battery)

Note that these goals are not hard to achieve! So newbies should try.

Happy to report that Saikat sir and ssk320 (Suman sir from the US) offered to co-sponsor.
So we have 2 additional prizes in each category.

After the Early Bird prize, equal prize to the two highest duration flights (in the category) with flight video posted on RCI by the deadline. The only condition is that the duration must exceed that of the Early Bird winner of that category.

So, ladies and gentlemen, best of luck. On your marks, get set, go!

Disclaimer: This has no commercial connection. I'm an old aeromodeller and a pensioner doing what I can to encourage grassroots low cost aeromodelling. I'm grateful that two members offered to co-sponsor. I know that there a few old time aeromodellers waiting to sponsor, if such contests generate enough interest...

Pl ignore earlier threads on this subject...

Guys who plan to participate could post "I'm in", so I'll know if anyone's interested at all...

I'm in!

82 views and only one response in 24 hours!
Perhaps this effort is useless, though I still hope otherwise...

Sir, every 12th standard guy is having some very important exams in April and may, so they might not be active as of now...

I will donate a prize too, for the most innovative rubber powered scratch build. The prize will depend on the location of the winner, ie if he is local in my area it may be a model airframe, or if outstation some goodies. Winner to be decided by Mr. Iyer

Nidheesh does have a point - many competitive and entrance exams in April May. Request Mr. Iyer to extend

Sir, I agree with Nidheesh.
I just Got through 12th standard. Even though I am not appearing for any competitive exams, all other friends are quite busy with them. So will be the case with other Senior Secondary Students.
I'm in Though.
Clear skies

As desired, CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 30th JUNE.
And thanks to Sanjay sir for extra prize.

willing to sponser one prize for 1k Iyyer Sir.Please let me know if i can contribute to the community.Thanks

You are welcome.
Since performance is already covered, you may like to consider a category like youngest participant, most beautiful model, ladies' prize etc...

I am in

Quote from: madforflying on April 07, 2019, 10:13:02 AM
willing to sponser one prize for 1k Iyyer Sir.Please let me know if i can contribute to the community.Thanks

Sure sir.since there are very few ladies/girls in the field.i suggest to sponsor a prize for ladies.the problem statement you can decide iyer Sir.
Thanks

Problem statement, eh?
We are getting affected by the SAE High Lift competitions, where all Indian teams have great 'problem statements' and other paper work, but NO ONE RECORDED A FLIGHT, as far as I'm aware.
My requests to SAE teams have produced no response.
http://www.rcindia.org/rc-events/sae-contests/

So you can even consider a prize for the Best Problem Statement NOT Supported by a flight!

Ha Ha,ne

Quote from: K K Iyer on April 07, 2019, 09:36:29 PM
Problem statement, eh?
We are getting affected by the SAE High Lift competitions, where all Indian teams have great 'problem statements' and other paper work, but NO ONE RECORDED A FLIGHT, as far as I'm aware.
My requests to SAE teams have produced no response.
http://www.rcindia.org/rc-events/sae-contests/

So you can even consider a prize for the Best Problem Statement NOT Supported by a flight!

Ha Ha, never meant to offend anyone here. This is the trend now a days and no harm picking up some new slang Sir.
I mean to say you can decide the category, it would be great if the prize is given to a female so that girls can also come forward in this hobby.
Regards

I am in

Sir, I m in too...

Dada, welcome.
Sponsor or contestant?

As a contestent.. Will try an f1... Just reaching home at kolkata from pune rcbazaar purchasing balsa.. What a coincidance...

Quote from: madforflying on April 07, 2019, 10:21:08 PM
prize to a female so that girls can also come forward in this hobby.

Sponsored by madforflying (whoever that is  )
Good idea.
I'll try to prevent my wife, the RCAunt, from participating...

EARLY BIRD, EARLY BIRD,
4 days, and not even one? Even for chuck glider?
Come on guys and gals.
Last date extended, but that doesn't affect Early Birds!

To inspire entrants, here's a sample hand launch.
10 seconds is easy.
20 seconds not so easy!

And here's a 2 minute attempt

 

That's set the yardstick!

Wonderful videos sir,
Unfortunately, I won't be an Early bird as I plan to attempt the Solar Aircraft Challenge after May 17th (Board Result) 😄