1. Introduction to Competitive Aerobatics & Chapter 77

2. 2 Contests 37 Regional Contests In the United States –From February through November –Chapter 77 sponsors the Pendleton competition August 20-24, 2003 Six Regional awards based on points World Aerobatic Championships –June 25-July 4, 2003-Lakeland Florida, USA –National teams from 15 to 20 countries US National Aerobatic Championships –September 21-26, 2003 - Sherman/Denison, Texas

3. 3 Regions/Chapters

4. 4 Sport Aerobatics Five Categories in powered competition –Primary, one to three know sequences (rep.) –Sportsman, two to three know sequences, may fly one free style –Intermediate, known, free, and unknown sequence –Advanced, known, free, and unknown sequence –Unlimited, known, free style, unknown sequence, and optional 4 minute free style

5. 5 Competition & Judging Sequences are flown in an aerobatic zone commonly called the “BOX” Flights are graded by a team of 3 to 7 judges who are assisted by two people each Each individual figures is graded as well as the sequence positioning within the box Each Judge has a copy of the sequence

6. 6 The Aerobatic “BOX”

7. 7 The Sequence The Sequence, a series of figures flown by the competitor Figures are represented by symbols developed by Jose L. Aresti of Spain for use in the world aerobatic competitions Each figure is assigned a difficulty coefficient or “K factor”

8. 8 Aresti Figures Inside Loop A solid line is upright or positive A dashed line is inverted or negative Hammerhead One Turn Upright Spin Slow Roll Upright Snap roll 1.1.1 + 9.9.3.4 2 11 13 Immelmann

9. 9 Primary Sequence

10. 10 Advance Sequence

11. 11 Types of Airplanes

12. 12 Pendleton Hanger EAA 219

13. 13 Chapter 77 Chapter 77 is the Oregon chapter of the IAC, Meets second Saturday of the month at Aurora Airport Sponsors – Pendleton competition 20-24 th of August –One day Parachute seminar TBD –One day spin training, September 13th

14. 14 Typical Contests Formats Three days with two days for the contest (Regional contests) First day Registration and practice in the Box –Contestants arrive, register, have their airplanes and paperwork inspected –Sign up for practice in the box Second day –Pilots briefing, order of flight, weather, area, safety –Known sequence flown for all categories, some freestyles Third day –Pilots briefing, order of flight, weather, area, and safety –Known sequences for Primary and Sportsman, free programs finished up, unknown sequences flown –Diner Banquet

15. 15 Contests Job Descriptions Contest Director Contest Jury Chief Judge Safety Director Medical director Volunteer Coordinator Technical Committee Registrar Scoring Director Starter Judges Assistant Judges Recorders Boundary and Deadline Judges

16. Members & Volunteers Welcome Thanks