99s Fly-in RULES: SPOT LANDING &

WATER BALLOON BOMB DROP

 

 

 

Weather:

1. The contest will use the 0700 (1200Z) TAF for KMKL.

2. The following conditions are required:

   1. Ceiling 2000’ or greater.

   2. Winds with a gust factor of 5 kts up to 20 kts.

   3. Maximum crosswind component of 7 kts.

   4. Visibility greater than 5 sm.

   5. Chance of precipitation less than 30%.

   6. No thunderstorms are forecasted.

3. The above conditions shall be forecasted for the times between 0900 (1400Z) and 1400 (1900Z).

 

General Rules:

1. McKeller-Sipes (Jackson) Airport traffic pattern is left hand for all runways (02, 20, 11 & 29).

2. All radios shall be set to the appropriate frequencies with the switch in the BOTH position.                                           COM#1:   127.15 Jackson Tower

        COM#2: 122.95 UNICOM

Transmit to the TOWER on COM#1 (127.15). Make standard traffic pattern reports over COM#1 to the TOWER. Monitor and be aware of other traffic in the pattern. Transient aircraft likely won’t know what is going on!! Monitor COM#2 for instructions from ground judges.

   4. No more than four (4) aircraft in the air at one time.

   5. If you are next to fly, please be ready to go at the first available moment.

   6. Turn on Landing, Taxi, Beacon, and Strobe lights.

   7.In the event of a tie in one of the contests, a fly-off may be conducted at the discretion of the judges.

   8. A Flight Instructor must accompany student pilots.

   9. A Safety Briefing will be held at 1400 for the spot landing event and the water balloon bombing.

  10. FOLLOW THE TOWER INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES!

 

Safety:

Objective: Make your operations safe, above all else.

1. If you (or people with you) are on the field watching the event, remain well clear of the runway and taxiways and be aware of aircraft taxiing. Be observant for dangerous situations. Act immediately to correct or prevent a potential hazard from developing.

2. Assist with loading and unloading the aircraft.

3. Ensure that all passengers have their safety belts on.

4. Lock all doors before flight.

5. Do not engage the starter until someone outside the aircraft clears the propeller area.

6. Taxi well clear of people on the ground.

7. Watch your prop blast.

8. Stay tuned to the appropriate frequencies.

9. Do NOT be too proud to execute a go-around.

10. Maintain adequate spacing from other aircraft (in flight and on ground).

11. Be alert for transient aircraft that may appear without knowing what is going on.

12. Double check that all switches are OFF when you leave your aircraft.

13. Enjoy yourself safely, and good luck to the participants.

 

Spot Landing (think “Landing” first, “Spot” second):

Objective: Total score out of three (3) attempts for a possible total score of 300 points.

1. Each contestant has three (3) landing attempts. All attempts will be judged and scored. Highest final score wins.

2. Four (4) landing zones will be marked. All zones will be 75’ long.  Zones will be worth the following points: 1=100, 2=75, 3=50 and 4=25 points.

3. All landings must be made on the main gear first. The landing will be judged where the main gear touches down and remains down. In the event of a crosswind, the landing will be judged where the first main gear touches the ground and remains down using proper crosswind technique. A bounced landing will be scored where the main gear remains down, NOT from the bounce. Touching down prior to Zone 1 is 0 points for the attempt. The landing event will not be conducted when the crosswind component exceeds 7 knots.

4. Flaps may be used, but once lowered may not be retracted to any lesser position.

5. Power may be used, but once decreased may not be reapplied.

6. Landings must be initiated from a standard rectangular pattern. Use ½ mile final, if spacing permits, to keep the contest moving in a timely fashion.

Downwind leg must be at least 1034’ MSL (600’ AGL).

Turn to Final must be completed at least 634’ MSL (200’ AGL).

1. An attempt progressing onto the final approach to landing will be considered a landing attempt and scored accordingly.

2. When turning final, call on the TOWER (127.15) with tail number and attempt number.

3. The judges will score each landing according to the above rules. At the discretion of the judges, an unsafe landing will be cause for forfeiture of any points from that landing attempt.

 

 

Water Balloon Bomb Drop:

Objective: Closest drop to the center of the target of two (2) attempts.

1. Each contestant has two (2) attempts. The attempt closest to the target will be the scoring drop. Team closest to the center of the target wins.

2. Contestants must compete in pairs. If you do not have a partner, we will pair you with one. The pilot must be a 99 or Friend of the 99s  member. The bombardier can be anyone.

3. No lower than 634’ MSL (200’ AGL) and no slower than 75 knots.

4. An attempt progressing onto the final approach will be considered a drop attempt and scored accordingly.

5. When turning final, call on the TOWER (127.15) with tail number and attempt number.

6. The judges will measure each drop and score the closest attempt according to the above rules. At the discretion of the judges, an unsafe or improperly executed approach or drop will cause forfeiture of that drop attempt.