DBF Contest Information

Date: 16-18 April 2010 Location: Cessna Pawnee East Field, 7751 E. Pawnee, Wichita, KS Schedule: The field will be open for teams to check in and for aircraft tech inspections starting at noon on Friday April 16th. No students will be allowed on the field prior to that time. _________________________________________________________________________

Friday
1200 Teams will be given access to the facility. We will begin tech inspections as soon as teams are ready. We would like to get as many teams as possible through tech on Friday, so please arrive prepared. Check with the flight line judge (Chris Bovais) when you arrive if you want/need to make a test flight. Remember that aircraft MUST be flown prior to the contest start on Saturday to pass tech inspection and be eligible to compete. Test flights before or after contest time on Saturday and Sunday will NOT be available. - All students must be off of the facility - Gates secured for the night

1800 1830

Saturday
0700 0800 0830 1700 1800 1830 - Gates opened to teams and judges - Pilot briefing - Field opened for contest flights (approx) - Field closed for contest flights (you must be IN THE AIR by 1700 for the flight to be counted) - All students must be off of the facility - Gates secured for the night

Sunday
0700 0800 0830 1700 1730 1800 - Gates opened to teams and judges - Pilot briefing - Field opened for contest flights (approx) - Field closed for contest flights (you must be IN THE AIR by 1700 for the flight to be counted) - Awards presentation - All students must be off of the facility

1830

- Gates secured for the night

Security/Visitor Access Although this is not a secured facility, it is private property and is not designed to handle large crowds. We would prefer to keep the number of outside visitors to a minimum. There will be areas deemed "off limits" that you must remain clear of. Violations may jeopardize our ability to hold future contests at this site. Cameras: Personal cameras will be allowed at the contest site. This is a significant PRIVELEDGE that is being provided to the teams so make sure you only photograph your team, aircraft, and flight. Do not take pictures of the facilities or equipment. Accommodations: We should have adequate covered space for all teams to work on their airplanes. That is adequate, but not unlimited. Electric power will also be available. Teams are not allowed to bring personal generators, but may bring 12 VDC batteries to charge from if desired. If you plan on bringing large trailers or setting up tents, you must obtain permission from the on-site coordinator, Tom Zickuhr, at tzickuhr@cessna.textron.com. Food: We are working to provide food and vending on-site at a nominal fee. There are also several restaurants within easy driving distance.