[NSRCA-discussion] Distance measuring

[Stuart Chale]

I can see Don now judging at the Nats pulling out his range finger to confirm maneuver distance :)

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On Jun 28, 2021, at 1:37 PM, tim pritchett via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:


Typical example for $90:

https://www.amazon.com/Macwheel-Rangefinder-Flag-Lock-Vibration-Measurement/dp/B08T981VZX/ref=sr_1_41?dchild=1&keywords=rangefinder&qid=1624901296&sr=8-41


-----Original Message-----
From: Don Ramsey via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
To: 'John Decker' <johndecker at sbcglobal.net>; 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Mon, Jun 28, 2021 1:18 pm
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Distance measuring

John, we do the same thing often but use google earth to measure the distance to the pole.  I’m just looking for an easier method.
Don

From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John Decker via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 11:54 AM
To: tjpritchett at aol.com; General pattern discussion; Stuart Chale
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Distance measuring

Often times I have sent someone out into the field and had them find a place right under where I was crossing the center pole or the box ends and then used a range finder like Tim mentioned for golf to shoot how are out they are. While the center pole would be 150m the outer poles would be 190m and that at least tells you that you are flying parallel.

John

On Monday, June 28, 2021, 11:39:42 AM CDT, Stuart Chale via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:


If you can get the damn thing to stay still then no problem 😊
I was just about to post the same thing.  Range finders $100 to several thousand but can be accurate to several thousand yards.  Just not sure about a moving target.

From: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> On Behalf Of tim pritchett via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 12:37 PM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Distance measuring

Try looking for a "Range-finder"...I use them for hunting and golf.  I've never tried to shoot a plane with one though.  I'm sure someone has...
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Ramsey via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>>
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Sent: Mon, Jun 28, 2021 12:28 pm
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Distance measuring
Does anyone know of a handheld device that can measure the distance a model is flying from the pilot station?

Don

From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Cliff Bradford via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2021 7:44 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Certification for judging

I can’t seem to get the test to work, keeps randomly jumping from 1of 40 to maybe 28 of 40, then back to 1 of 40.  Scoring shows like 39 for ama and 37 for Fai  tried logging out, closing out of page, starting over. Same result, when I register for the certification it goes nowhere.  Somehow I need to 0 it out, any thoughts?--
Cliff
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