Glider Day

SNMFC GLIDER DAY 2025 

This is a day for gliders which means that any member with  a glider is welcome to come and fly it without having to  ‘mix-it’ with powered aircraft. There is however a  competition for gliders and those not taking part in the  competition must ensure that their gliding doesn’t interfere  with those that are taking part. There is plenty of sky after  all. 

GLIDER COMPETITION RULES  

CLASSES: - There are two classes of glider for the  competition: - 

  1. Gliders with a wing span of no more than 2.3m.
  2. Gliders with a wing span of more than 2.3m. 

FLYING RULES: -  

  1. Gliders must fly in the correct class i.e gliders with a  wing span of no more than 2.3m may not fly in the over  2.3m class. 
  2. In either class, the same model must be used  throughout the competition. 
  3. In each class there will be a maximum of three flights  for each competitor.  
  4. Competitors may enter both classes with the  appropriate model. 
  5. Powered gliders: - climb to a predetermined  height and cut the motor. The time will start, fly for  as long as possible. The time will stop when the 

model lands or the motor is restarted. The model  must land within clear and easy view of the  judges. 

  1. Aero tow: - Climb to a predetermined height then  release the tow line. The time will start, fly for as  long as possible. The time will stop when the  glider lands. 
  2. Winch or Bungee Launch: - Time will start when  the winch or bungee line is released. Fly for as  long as possible. The time will stop when the  glider lands. 
  3. The height to fly to will be decided on the day of  the competition and determined by means of an  altimeter fitted to each model (not winch or  bungee launched). 
  4. All flights are restricted to a maximum of ten  minutes. 
  5. The winner in each class is the one with the  longest flight. 
  6. In the event of a tie, in either class, the winner will  be decided by a fly-off. The longest flight wins.