Flight Events
Landings
Short-Field Landings
Each contestant shall make a certain number of landings, flying a rectangular pattern. Abeam the landing site, the contestant shall pull power and perform a short field landing. Once power is pulled, it can not be added back and the landing must be made in a full stall attitude. The pilot shall land on the designated line with a tolerance of 100 feet short and 200 feet long.
Power-Off Landings
Each contestant shall make a certain number of landings, flying a rectangular pattern. Abeam the landing site, the contestant shall pull power to idle and land on the designated line with a tolerance of 100 feet short and 200 feet long.
Navigation
Unlimited Navigation
In the Unlimited category, the flight planning may be completed using any equipment that meets FAA standards for primary use in flight planning and enroute VFR navigation. The contestant may be required to prove aeronautical data currency on the device to be used.
The UND Flying Team uses the Piper Archer for this event.
Traditional Navigation
In the Traditional category, the flight planning must be completed using only a current NOAA sectional chart. Multiple charts may be taped or stapled together, but it is the contestant’s responsibility to prove chart currency. Flight computers and calculators may also be used in planning. Use of any automated flight planning software is prohibited.
The UND Flying Teams use the Cessna 150 for this event.
Message Drop
Message Drop
In message drop, contestants are to drop a container from an aircraft no lower than 200 feet. There shall be a two targets at either end of the runway for contestants to try and hit. The distance from the targets added together are the score.