2023 Drone Race at the Air Force Museum presented by weBLEEDfpv

1100 Spaatz Street,Dayton OH 45431

24 February, 2023

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Tiny Whoop Pilots, Don't miss your chance to race at this iconic location (this will sell out INSTANTLY). Now in its 4th year, the National Museum of the United States Air Force has invited us back to host the Micro Drone Race at the Air Force Museum with presenting sponsor weBLEEDfpv. The race track will have you flying in & around a C-124 Globemaster II & F-82 Twin Mustang through LED illuminated gates & features. There is a 64 pilot limit with choice from one of four qualifying sessions Friday & Saturday. The top 32 pilots from qualifying will advance to Sunday's TWO double elimination bracket races. There will be a Sport class final for pilots qualifying 17-32 in the morning, and a Pro class final for the top 16 pilots from qualifying in the afternoon. Spectators are welcome & the museum is FREE to enter. Thank you to our event sponsors (contact [email protected] for sponsorhip options) PRESENTING SPONSOR weBLEEDfpvPlatinum EMAXNewBeeDroneGold ViFlySilver Team BlackSheepT-MotorPilot entry is $50: T-shirt size guaranteed if ordered by February 1stPractice/Qualifying16 pilots Friday AM16 pilots Friday PM 16 pilots Saturday AM16 pilots Saturday PMTop 32 advance to TWO double elimination brackets SundaySport Class - 17-32 Sunday AMPro Class - 1-16 Sunday PMIMPORTANT LINKS Please read the list of museum policies (you will be able to bring a backpag with your gear).Livestream of race will be available on the Cincinnati Quad Racers YouTube channelRace rules & further technical details available HEREHeat sheets & channel assignments can be found HEREJoin the USAF Museum Race Pilots 2023 Facebook group for the latest informationRace statistics available at cqr.livefpv.com RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Circular polarized antennas required (RHCP on ground stations)RACE PROVEN analog multi-diversity RapidFire ground stations will be provided for pilots via 3.5mm TRRS "headphone jack" (YouTube)No personal ground stations will be permittedPilots can opt to use personal goggle-based receiver module (required for HDZero)TrueRC Singularity (durable) & Tiny Whoop Smol (lightweight) antennas are strongly recommended for their size, weight & performance25mW max analog or HDZero VTXChannels: R1 (5658), R2 (5695), R6 (5843), R8 (5917)Please verify your quad supports the assigned channels & notify organizers of any issues on race dayHDZero can be used at pilot’s risk. You will be expected to use your goggle receiver & still be expected to sit with the other pilots for the heat (this could impact reception). It is HIGHLY recommended to have an analog backup whoop that allows for use with our strategically placed ground stations.Walksnail digital system is not be permitted at this event, due to bidirectional goggle transmission and interference it will cause to analog pilotsTech inspection will check output power & channel accuracy of VTX50mW max control linkSpecifically applies to ExpressLRS, Ghost, Tracer & CrossfireNo limit on packet rateNot applicable to Frsky D8/D16, Specktrum & RedpineBrushed & brushless whoop style quads30g max dry weight (without battery)1S max battery65mm max diagonal motor center to motor center spacing frame size31-35mm ducted propsRecommend setup of "Flip over after crash" (AKA Turtle Mode) in BetaFlightAWARDS & PRIZES: Cash payout to top 8 finish positions in Pro ClassTrophies for top 4 pilots in brackets in Pro & Sport ClassesRaffle for pilotsOTHER INFORMATION: Power, tables & chairs will be provided. Please bring a power strip to share electricityArea Hotels for pilots from out of town:Comfort Inn - Directly across the street from the museumHope Hotel - 5 minute drive (on base - does not require base pass)Other Hotels - Wright State Area - 10 minute drive (10+ hotels & more options on dining)EVENT SCHEDULE: 16 Pilot Practice/Qualifying Sessions ** Heats will move fast, so you may want to eat beforehand ** Friday AM Session 8a - Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection8:45a - Course walk-through9a - Organized practice (1 round)9:30a - Qualifying starts (7 rounds)12:30p - Qualifying endsFriday PM Session 12:30p - Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection (feel free to arrive earlier)1:15p - Course walk-through1:30p - Organized practice (1 round)2p - Qualifying starts (7 rounds)4:30-5p - Qualifying endsSaturday AM Session 8a - Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection8:45a - Course walk-through9a - Organized practice (1 round)9:30a - Qualifying starts (7 rounds)12:30p - Qualifying endsSaturday PM Session 12:30p - Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection (feel free to arrive earlier)1:15p - Course walk-through1:30p - Organized practice (1 round)2p - Qualifying starts (7 rounds)4:30-5p - Qualifying ends Sunday Top 32 Pro & Sport Class Double Elimination Brackets Sport Class (17-32 from qualifying) 8a - Pilots arrive (feel free to arrive earlier)8:30a - Roll call8:45a - Course walk-through9a - Warm-up (1 round)9:30a - Double elimination bracket racing11:45a - Awards ceremonyPro Class (1-16 from qualifying) 12p - Pilots arrive (feel free to arrive earlier)12:30p - Roll call12:45p - Course walk-through1p - Warm-up (1 round)1:30p - Double elimination bracket racing3:45p - Awards ceremony