Here is the outline to be fine tuned for the 15Kms.Challenge.Suggestions welcome

THE 15KM CHALLENGE
1.Models can have any mode of power,and any configuration,quad,heli,flying wing etc.
2.Models may be constructed from any material.
3.The team can consist of not more than two members.
4,The model must be equipped with a camera and OSD module and GPS module.
5.The RC system has to be on 2.4 Ghz.
6.The video Tx/Rx may be any frequency or power,other than 2.4 Ghz.
7.The ground station must have a video recorder.
8.Judging will be based on the OSD readout of the ground recorder.
9.The model must cross more than 15Kms in a straight line and return to the starting point,with a safe landing,not crash landing.
10.Model not reaching 15Kms.is disqualified.
11.If more than one participant/team crosses 15 Kms ,the prize will be equally divided.
12.The prize money is Rs.One Lac.
13.The entry fee for this category is Rs.15000.0
14.There have to be a minimum of 5 participant to have this category.
15.This will be conducted at Pinjore in Oct 13.

So get ready and prepare to dare!!

Contol line aerobatics and RC Payload contest also being added to the event wait for details,open to all students/NCC cadets all over India.

COMPETITIONS   
AMA is pleased to inform addition of new categories in the upcoming event at Pinjore in Oct 13,the objective being to encourage creativity,self design,construction coupled with flying skills and inclusion of new technologies.There has been a good response to the proposals creating excitement amongst the budding participants for showcasing creativity/technical expertise and flying skills.
The categories proposed are:
1.The 15 Kms challenge.
2.The Payload contest
3.The control line stunt contest.
4.Foamy dogfight.
Intent to participate in these events is invited before the end of August 13, to finalise the inclusion and allot slots for these.Your cooperation and support is solicited to make them successful and enjoyable for participants and viewers.
Details of rules,entry fee etc will be shortly posted and continuously updated on our website:-www.amai.in ,under Events.

Basic outline of Payload competition:-
MODEL AIRCRAFT PAYLOAD COMPETITION
1.The aircraft must be self designed ,no kit/ARF/RTF permitted
2.The aircraft may be constructed of any material.
3.The aircraft will use an OS 0.46AX or equivalent engine.
4.No autopilot or stabilisation system permitted.
5.Empty weight of aircraft will include,airframe,engine fuel tank with fuel,RC receiver,Rc receiver battery,Servos,propeller,spinner,landing gear wheels.
6.Payload will include the weight carried in a secure compartment to prevent it from falling in mid air,falling of weight will disqualify.No lead is permitted as payload.
7.The aircraft will take off on its own power.
8.The aircraft must land safely,crash landing will disqualify.
9.The model will make a successful flight and circuit for 3minutes including takeoff and landing,no aerobatics are permitted.
10.Individual or a team comprising of two flyers can participate.
11.The individual/team carrying maximum payload will be declared winner.

Suggestions welcome.

Join the fun.

Hello

Nice to know about a wonderful competition.

Could you please let us know how would you take care of safety? In case, the flyer is unable to get video signals, what is the safety? We believe, the guideline for safe procurement and landing is needed. What would be the responsibility of organizer in such cases?

Would you be involving the insurance companies to take care of damages? Have you thought of the permissions, if any?

Good luck.

Sphere Hobbies
+91-99251-20630

The particpant is responsible for retrieving the model,Third party insurance is being obtained for the event.
Any suggestions ,would you like to partipate?

How about channel allocation for the video Transmission.

I would consider advance booking for particular channel in case of participating, to enable required correct antenna tuning and to avoid interference.

Any suggestions on the frequency for Video channel allocation?

5.8Ghz I suppose.

i would really like to take part in it , may be just for fun only ,but the entry fee is bit expensive ,although idea is very good , may be first time i have heard of some thing like that

The entry fee is not final and may be reduced and accordingly also the prize money.
This new  category is being added for those who have an appetite for use of advanced technology in the FPV and related fields and the ability to design and build a special purpose vehicle to carry the necessary payloads for autopilots,cameras,GPS,Video transmitters and waypoint navigation.There are wide application for this equipment to be used for aerial surveys,forest conservation,archtecture etc. This intended to increase their knowledge of the current equipment and their application as well to encourage them to stay ahead with the development in this upcoming and challenging field.

reduce the entry fee = more contestants = high prize money = more fun

Quote from: flytrack on March 28, 2013, 11:11:49 AM
Any suggestions on the frequency for Video channel allocation?

band can be anything from 900/ 1.2 Ghz/ 5.8 Ghz and 2.4 Ghz may be excluded since that has been decided as being the control spectrum for many.

Within the band the flyer can pre-allocate a specific frequency or a pair of frequency for Video transmission.

yes 2.4 Ghz is excluded for Video,details of this category and others will be posted on our website:-www.amai.in under Events and updated as required.Intending participants may view the same.