I think the IPC is a go for Saturday
Saturdays wind is expected to be out of the East at 5 mph at 10 am increasing during the day. We have a low chance of percipitation increasing later in the day. Temps in the 50's.
Therefore we wil attemp to hold LIFT"s participation Saturday April 24th, Between 10 am and 3:30 pm.
If there is any doubt call me on my cell 231 590-5718.
The International Postal Contest is an "invitational" event which is flown by a number of clubs through-out the world twice a year, on dates as close to the first of April and September as the weather permits.
LIFT Club's participation in the Spring Postal Challenge is held at our field on Reynolds Rd. just south of US 72 in Leelanau county.
The Postal Contest is an open flying type event. No pressure, no trophies, just five 6 minute flights when you call them any time between 10 am and 3 pm, and fun flying and good conversation in between.
Once you call an official flight you have a 9 minute window (after release of the plane form the line at launch) to attempt to get the most towards a 6 minute flight, that is, you can relaunch within the first 3 minutes. Landing are scored on the FAI Landing tape which allows for 100 points within 1 meter of the landing spot and 5 points less for each meter out from the spot.
All Contestants are recorded on our report and a good showing of members helps to show were an active club. The 5 highest scoring members are used to rank our club against the other participating clubs of the world.
If you have other things to accomplish that day you can come early or late and get your flights in and leave, or just fun fly all day.
Hope to see you there.