SWRCH Grassroots NEW 2013 date, all go on 23-24th Feb

[Boggy]

If any of you guys fancy a go there are a few places left,after a some pilots have let us know they are unable to attend the new comp.there are some fabulous prizes up for grabs,and dont forget you get a trophy just for competing.

[jimmyhorns]

Gutted that I cant be there, as was looking forward to coming down again, but I guess thats the perils of shift work......

And super gutted that I dont get a trophy, or the spoon....

Good luck guys, to all those organising and all those competing, and fingers crossed the weather is kinder to you this time around...

[heathy]

SWRCH Grassroots NEW 2013 date, all go on 23-24th Feb

The spoon is mine,all mine lol

[STONERMARK]

Gutted i cant be there that weekend, i've got to pick up my new blue transit van on theat day lol.

[jimmyhorns]

The spoon is mine,all mine lol

Bas%$£d.... another day, and it will be mine...

[iceuk]

I would enter but i would probably make myself look a fool with my pathetic flying skills.

[rachel]

I would enter but i would probably make myself look a fool with my pathetic flying skills.

No way would you look a fool , I have called for a very brave man who entered who was only just in to flying circuits , he entered in the spirit of grassroots , which is to promote the enjoyment of competitive heli flying , in my view he was a hero !
thats the thing about grassroots ,it's not about beating your rivals and winning , it's about the fun ( and fear) of taking part !
My advice is go for it I promise nobody will laugh at you only laugh with you !!!
Xxx Rachel

[Geek]

SWRCH Grassroots NEW 2013 date, all go on 23-24th Feb

I would enter but i would probably make myself look a fool with my pathetic flying skills.

I would read the sets list and if you can do 5 then enter. It is for the newer pilot.

Think Rachel is right what she said

[iceuk]

Has anyone got a link for the set moves. I can't find it anywhere.

[Geek]

SWRCH Grassroots NEW 2013 date, all go on 23-24th Feb

Has anyone got a link for the set moves. I can't find it anywhere.

http://www.3dformat.co.uk/set-manoeuvres/#grassroots

There you go. It's towards the bottom I think

[iceuk]

Have i just got do 5 things from the coloured list at the bottom?


Btw Ty for link i looked everywhere.

[discoferret]

Re: SWRCH Grassroots NEW 2013 date, all go on 23-24th Feb

Have i just got do 5 things from the coloured list at the bottom?


Btw Ty for link i looked everywhere.

Yep that's right.

[Sesame]

it's about the fun ( and fear) of taking part ! Xxx Rachel

can I adjust this statement just very slightly, its about the fun and comradery and beating the fear of taking part.

its a fantastic experience unlike anything else, I dont think any other group of people compete against each other, but are also behind each other cheering them on quite so much.

to borrow another quote "Feel the fear and do it anyway!"

[Boggy]

I have to agree with Tony. Grass roots is unlike any other competition for cameradary. Everyone supports each other,its a much more relaxed atmosphere. I would urge anyone who can do a few of the moves to have a go.

[jimmyhorns]

I have to agree with Tony. Grass roots is unlike any other competition for cameradary. Everyone supports each other,its a much more relaxed atmosphere. I would urge anyone who can do a few of the moves to have a go.

+1 on this

Although it was rained off, there were plenty of pre comp friendly chats up at pheonix. I arrived only having met two of the judges and one of the competitors in 'real life' and left having made friends with many. I got lots of tips and help from the locals, even how to improve my score and make my sets work given 'that tree'. I thought it would probably be a reasonably relaxed affair, but had no idea it would be this friendly.

If you are worried about looking a fool or not being able to 'compete' then relax. There will be a wide range of ability there, and for a lot of people it will be about pushing themselves, rather than 'beating' anyone else.

You have 4 weeks to practice and nail your set... even if its only 1.5's and 2s... I know my set wasnt going to be much more than that....