In event of inclement weather the contest to take place the week following (each contest following to be set one week ahead), or at any time that may be determined by a committee appointed by the contesting clubs.
Each competing club must be represented by a team of three contestants and one non-competitor, who will act as judge in conjunction with the judges from the other clubs, and a manager selected by the judges who will supervise over the entire tournament and issue calls for meetings. (Substitutes should also be selected for any possible vacancy.)
Meetings of the judges of the competing clubs should be held at some designated place, at which time dates and general details shall be arranged, and between events there should be a meeting called, for general discussion regarding the recent event, receive protests and suggestions and to announce officially the result of the contest.
The manager shall have control of the various events, assisted by the judges and they shall decide all disputes that may arise, and act as scorers and timers, as well.
Each flyer will be allowed but one model and shall be entitled to three official flights, but he shall be permitted to make any repairs or replace any broken parts. No contestant shall be privileged to fly a model not of his own construction. Each event shall close when all the contestants have made three official flights, or when three hours’ time has elapsed.
WORLD’S MODEL FLYING RECORDS
(Twin Propeller Pusher Type Models)
monoplane
Year 1917. Ward Pease (America), rise off ground, distance 3364 feet.
Year 1916. Thomas Hall (America), hand launched, distance 5537 feet.
Year 1917. Donovan Lathrop (America), hand launched, duration 5 minutes.