It would have been better if we had more participants in the contest, however those of us that were there had a good time.  I would like again to thank Joe Adams and especially Joe Adamek for making it easy to direct a contest.

Jack Boone CD

To See Contest Photos Click Here.

2008 Midwestern States Indoor Championships

AMA Sanction 08-0061-Category III-FAI Regional-National Cup

April 19 & 20, 2008

 Sponsored by the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Department –

University of Illinois

Contest Dir:   Robert Warmann (630) 834-9075,                       Email:  bandswarmann@mynex.net

Entry Fees:    FAI Regional $15 for all FAI open fliers (payable on site and in addition to contest entry)

                     Single Entry Fee Covers Unlimited Events  (Events must be specified at time of entry)

$25 Advanced registration by mail (must be received by April 17, 2008)

$40 On-site.      

$1 Juniors (J) and Seniors (S)

Site:                 Univ. of Illinois ROTC Armory, 505 E. Armory, Champaign, IL 61820

AMA license required for all fliers.  All events (J, S, O) combined.  AMA rules apply, F1L & F1D scoring will be total of highest two flights. Stanton Trophy scoring, A6 & 5 ½” Plastic Prop rules on back of this flier. 

Saturday April 19:

  8:00 AM to    9:00 AM Set-up & Glider testing

  9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (218, 219) Std. & Unlimited class Cat. Glider

10:30 AM to    3:30 PM (208) Ltd. Pennyplane, (220) Ministick, 5 ½” Plastic Prop

  3:30 PM to    7:30 PM (206) Easy Bee, (217) F1L 

Sunday April 20:

  8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (202) Intermediate Stick & (203) F1D

12:00 PM to   2:00 PM (202) Intermediate Stick & (203) F1D may fly at own risk.

12:00 PM to   4:00 PM             (207) Penny Plane, A6

  4:20 PM to    5:00 PM            Awards & Clean and Clear Site

CD Reserves the right to modify flying schedule..

Helium $10 a fill $3 a top off.  Tables and chairs must be provided by contestant ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2008 Midwestern States Advanced Entry Form

Name___________________________________________                         AMA # ___________________________

Street Address____________________________________                     Email   ___________________________

City_________________________________________State__________ZIP______________________________

Circle Events you are entering:                 _________________________________________________

A6      202      203      206      207      208     217     218     219      220      5 1/2'” Plastic Prop.                                                                           

Events to be included (5 max) in scoring for Championship Award (Stanton Trophy)                                                   

__________        __________        __________        __________        __________

Mail Entry to: Robert Warmann

                      245 N. Oaklawn Ave.                                                  Please make checks payable to:  Chicago Aeronuts

                      Elmhurst, IL 60126-2522

                   CHAMPIONSHIP SCORING

   1^st   = 5 points                      1 point is deducted from each place

   2^nd  = 4 points                       for each competitor less than 5 for

   3^rd   = 3 points                      all events.

   4^th   = 2 points        

   5^th   = 1 point

                                    A6

1.         Max. wing area 30 sq. in.

2.         All wing and stab. outlines1/16 in. sq.

3.         Wing posts 1/16 in. sq.

4.         Motor stick 6 in. length

5.         Wing and stab. ribs cut from 1/32 in. sheet 1/16 in. wide

6.         Prop. 6 in. max. dia. Blades to be flat 1/32 sheet (no forming)

7.         1.2 grams minimum weight without rubber

8.         Covering—tissue, condenser paper, no plastic

9.         No high – tech materials

10.      CD has last word

                 5 ½ in. PLASTIC PROP.

1.         Any heavier than air design (published or original) permitted

2.         5 ½ in. plastic prop. must be used

3.         Prop. may be scraped to reduce weight and any thrust bearing is permitted

4.         Rubber band power only, no restriction on length or cross section

This Page Revised 5 April 2008