- 2 September, 07:51 PM
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UPDATE 9/4/10: Confirming that LIFT will be holding the contest on September 5th starting at 9:30am to minimize the affects of wind on the contest.
I think the IPC is a not a go for Saturday, for 20 to 40 mph winds are forcast.
Sunday September 5th looks doable.
Sundays weather is currently forcast a Sunday: "Mostly sunny, with a high near 67." Winds are now only forcast for the morning at 6 mph drom the west."
Therefore we will attempt to hold LIFT"s participation Sunday September 5th, Between 10 am and 3:30 pm.
Stay tuned for more updates.
- 11 May, 01:16 PM
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The Spring IPC Scores that have been received so far are now posted on the IPC homepage. This page will be updated as new scores are submitted.
- 22 April, 10:28 PM
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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.
- 16 April, 11:00 AM
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The Spring IPC Contest that was originally scheduled for 4/17 is being postponed due to the forecast.
The contest has been rescheduled for Saturday 4/24/10 weather permitting.
- 22 September, 08:23 PM
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Scores are being posted for the International Postal Contest (Fall 2009) as they are being received. The scores can be seen at the IPC Home page.
We would like to welcome a new club into the IPC starting with the current fall 2009 competition. The club is MBC Lengerich and is located near the border between NorthRhine-Westfalia and Lower Saxony in Germany. Thank you for your interested in the IPC contest, and we look forward to competing with you.