Challenge - "1 Mile Race"

[Flakb8]

I predict some lawndart landings.

[sim_io]

We should give a price to whomever completes this under two minutes.

The place would have to travel > 60mph in both directions because ascending/landing take time.

[airbagit13]

Naaa to easy, 2 minutes is easy, 60mph isnt much.

[Crash]

Danub will do it in 60 seconds or less lol

[Danub]

Danub will do it in 60 seconds or less lol

Maybe with the Demon

[CaliDave]

Heck, if you strap a legit FPV rig onto a rocket and shoot it straight up and land it back down (in a safe location of course) within 50' of takeoff seems good to me. For this challenge it's open season.... just an FPV control rig is the key.

[CaliDave]

Naaa to easy, 2 minutes is easy, 60mph isnt much.

I agree, 60mph will become normal in a few days I'm sure ;-), but the takeoff and landing will make this sporting I think. Would be cool if we had some prizes, but I think bragging rights will be points enough.

I think in general people don't fly wide open with their rigs, and going a mile there aren't too many rigs that would only be open for just a bit so I think that's also the challenge. There is the fear you push your ESC, Motor, battery to the edge even if you the mile is under your belt.

I for instance didn't open her up all the way so I know there is more speed, but I'm just afraid to tear the plane up blasting wide open for over a minute straight. But that's the fun of something like this challenge... I think most haven't tried such a variation on the 1 mile trip.

Anyway, excited to see what others begin to post for this.

[londonguy]

I say 2 minutes is easy with the right technique even on a mediocre plane.

[AL1242]

I have another challenge idea after this one is done. What about a 1000' radius circuit challenge? Same rules as this for take off and landing. You fly 1000' out or more on a fixed heading, say 0 deg North then make a complete 360 deg circle around yourself and maintain a min of 1000' from home. After hitting the starting vector you head for home and land within 50'. It would only be available to ppl flying with GPS/OSD to verify and be able to fly it but it might be a fun challenge. I like this challenge and will try it when weather permits.

[prelator]

Only 1000 feet? Doesn't sound like much of a challenge. I was doing circles over 1000' on my first day of FPV. How about 2000 or 3000 feet so it's at least beyond VLOS?