- 22 April, 11:28 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, 12:00 PM
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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, 09:23 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.
- 25 August, 10:02 PM
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The LIFT Club's participation in the International Postal Fall 2009 Contest will be held on Monday September 7, 2009 at the LIFT flying field. This Contest is open to all members of LIFT at no cost. It is a Team event with our club being one Team, challenging a number of other International Clubs.
The International Postal Contest is an "invitational" event which is flown by a number of clubs throught-out the world twice a year, on dates as close to the first of April and September as the weather permits.
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. Landings 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 recored 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.
If the weather looks bad for Saturday we will try for Sunday.
- 21 April, 10:37 PM
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LIFT held their spring IPC contest this past Saturday 4/21/09. Thanks to everyone who came out for the event! Three clubs have now reported scores for this event and the current results (both team and individual) can be found on the IPC page.
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