3D Champs Grass Roots ? What's happening ???

Hi can anyone tell me what to expect on the day ????
I know we fly the set Manouvers , but how many do we choose ????

Then the freestyle ?? how long and what are the judges looking for ?

Some pointers would sure be a help as the nerves are setting in big time.

Maybe someone who entered last year could tell their story.

Thanks all
's Rachel

[moonmanflyer]

look on the 3dformat website rachel, 5 sets to pick and i think 3 mins freestyle

[rachel]

look on the 3dformat website rachel, 5 sets to pick and i think 3 mins freestyle

Thanks I did but I am soooooooooooooo Thick some times .
I sort of ment times do we stop for lunch demos etc ???
Thanks

[Diddy Man Bling]

Hi Rachel, as James has already stated, the 3D Format website has loads of info. Just remember it's better to choose a lower K rated move and do it well rather than attempt a high K move and bugger it up. As for the 3min freestyle, just fly it like you stole it! :-)
It also helps to have a routine so you don't have to think about what move to do next whilst you're flying. My dad says that if you were to wear a bikini you'd definitely get into the finals :-)
All the very best and I hope you do well.
Alex

[moonmanflyer]

Alex is spot on.
Remember you will be nervous, but so will everyone else, i was.
if one of your sets goes pearshaped (like 2 of mine did) just say oh well and enjoy it, its all about the fun

[Diddy Man Bling]

All will be explained on the day. Just go with the flow and have fun!
Last years schedule went: All fly sets - scores published. All fly freestyle - scores and finalists published. Top 5 pilots then repeat sets and freestyle.
All was completed by early afternoon.
Alex

[rachel]

Hi Rachel, as James has already stated, the 3D Format website has loads of info. Just remember it's better to choose a lower K rated move and do it well rather than attempt a high K move and bugger it up. As for the 3min freestyle, just fly it like you stole it! :-)
It also helps to have a routine so you don't have to think about what move to do next whilst you're flying. My dad says that if you were to wear a bikini you'd definitely get into the finals :-)
All the very best and I hope you do well.
Alex

Thanks for the advice although for the sake of everyone there I will pass on the Bikini lol as for the finals no way in heaven could I get there last place is reserved for me.

Nerves are already setting in I just keep going on the sim and trying a routine.
Still in a weird way I am looking forward to it.

Should be top fun .
Happy flying all.

[del19_82]

If you watch people that are experienced in competitions their callers normally have a list of moves that the pilot is going to use in their freestyle, this gives them the advantage of not having to think what their next move is going to be or trying to remember the list. Its natural to be nervous but the main thing is that you go out and enjoy flying and have fun

[moonmanflyer]

If you watch people that are experienced in competitions their callers normally have a list of moves that the pilot is going to use in their freestyle, this gives them the advantage of not having to think what their next move is going to be

Yep spot on, write them all down and your caller can remind you of moves you are missing, really is a great help

[electricsceadu]

rule 1
drink lots of beer on arrival and supply the judges with lots of beer
rule 2
don't get caught being sick
rule 3
forget any food just drink more beer
rule 4
drink even more beer
rule 5
fly without hitting anyone, if you see more than 1 heli thats a bonus, fly the 1 in the middle, if its an even number of heli's fly the one on the right
rule 6
enjoy the event
rule 7
don't drive home

























ps for the pc police the drinking beer bit is for the sim not the comp
replace beer with coffee at the comp