Sponsored by SoCal VTPR
What is the V-Cup Challenge? It is a perpetual trophy
competition representing Slope VTPR style of radio
controlled glider aerobatics. This is the first of its kind
in the United States that is hoped to attract slope flyers
of all backgrounds into a unique and beautiful style of
RC flying.

The challenge consists of simple rules and parameters at
the flying site. Winners of heat sessions qualify for the
V-Cup final fly-off and the big trophy! Meets are
performed in beautiful surroundings at locations that
produce consistent winds perpendicular to the slope
face which is generally in the afternoon hours up to
sunset. Some of these sites have breathtaking views that
compliment the beautiful ballet like aerobatic
performances.

Being a personal expressive freestyle art form at its core
the most important aspect of entering the V-Cup
Challenge is the total choreography of the performance.
Competitors enter to perform simple and sophisticated
figures with the goal of obtaining a clean and stable
flo-motion of model control within the time limit.

VTPR by definition requires the model proximity to the terrain be very close, even touching ground through
overland performance maneuvers including tip & tail drags combined with fluidic figures  that compliment
the whole presentation within a prescribed sky box boarder. A video sample can be viewed here. And more
specifics on VTPR style click here. These figures and the performance as a whole are of similar understanding
as freestyle figure skating except we are painting the sky with a purpose built aerobatic glider controlled by a
computer mixing radio. The more difficult and figurative the performance in a seamless choreographed flight
the more likely the entrant will score a better result. Model design and construction as well as pilot skills are
important to performing a solid VTPR flight. This basic description is the essence of the V-Cup Challenge.
The Basics:

  1. 4 span classifications: 60-80", 81-100", 101-127", 128" - unlimited
  2. May enter any and all span classifications
  3. Heat trophies awarded in 2 classes of choice maximum
  4. All heats trophy to 2nd place
  5. 2 pilots minimum per class to trophy
  6. May fly back-up model per span classification if primary unable
  7. All heat flights are SOLO flights of 3:00 minutes. Ties subject to time ruling (see below)
  8. Plane numbers 3" tall minimum required on right hand wing tip top surface for ease of I.D.
  9. Artificial trajectory control (eg gyroscope) not allowed.
  10. Event begins with 10 minute warm up sessions per span class
  11. Fun flying by spectators not allowed once the V-Cup Challenge begins
  12. Sky box size no longer than 200 feet horizontal, 75 feet vertical
  13. Controlled landing/hand catch not required but beneficial for a better score
  14. 1st place span-class winners automatically qualify for the V-Cup Challenge trophy final
  15. V-Cup Challenge final requires one solo 3:30 minute maximum flight. Ties subject to time ruling (see below)
  16. One coach option allowed for spotting and timing during all heats and final
  17. In all heats optional pilot supplied background music allowed for timing and ambiance
  18. V-Cup Trophy is a perpetual award that is defended or surrendered at the next V-Cup Challenge event.
    Winners will have their name and date engraved for posterity.
  19. All entrants are awarded a V-Cup Challenge certificate of participation
  20. AMA required
Judging & Scoring:

Scoring is based on a 6.0 point system. This is a "majority system". The event is judged by an odd number of
judges. The winner of the heat and final is the pilot placed highest by the majority of judges. The marks of all
judges are used in calculating the results. Highest score wins in heats and final.


Each judge will award marks to each pilot according to the judge's evaluation of these session elements:

  • Difficulty
  • Variety
  • Cleanness
  • Speed of figures
  • Presentation
  • Clock timing

The Presentation mark reflects a judges assessment of the performance as a whole, of its composition,
originality and the use of air space.


Each judge will award marks ranging from 0.0 to 6.0 based upon the following scale:

0 - unacceptable
1 - very poor
2 - poor
3 - mediocre
4 - good
5 - very good
6 - perfect and flawless

                                         
                                                 Judge 1 sample score sheets
Plane No.
Difficulty
Variety
Cleanness
Speed
Timing
Present
Total
Rank
v17
3
5
5
4
+17
3
20
2
v22
1
2
3
3
-5
2
11
4
v99
5
5
5
4
+10
3
22
1
v134
3
4
4
4
-12
3
18
3
Plane No.
Difficulty
Variety
Cleanness
Speed
Timing
Present
Total
Rank
v42
3
5
5
4
+5
3
20
1
v29
2
2
2
3
+12
2
11
4
v99
3
4
2
3
+10
2
14
3
v500
3
4
4
4
-5
3
18
2
Plane No.
Difficulty
Variety
Cleanness
Speed
Timing
Present
Total
Rank
v42
5
5
5
4
+8
4
23
1
v02
2
2
2
3
+12
3
23
1
v11
3
4
2
3
+10
3
16
3
v299
3
4
4
4
-5
3
16
4
101 - 127" span
81 - 100" span
Plane No.
Difficulty
Variety
Cleanness
Speed
Timing
Present
Total
Rank
v42
2
5
5
3
-3
4
19
1
v02
3
4
4
3
+7
3
17
2
101 - 127" span fly-off
v42 & V02 TIE - FLY-OFF
v99 WINS HEAT - ADVANCES
v42 WINS FLY-OFF - ADVANCES
Plane No.
Difficulty
Variety
Cleanness
Speed
Timing
Present
Total
Rank
v42
4
5
5
4
+3
4
22
2
v99
5
5
6
4
+4
3
23
1
v29
3
4
4
4
+1
2
17
3
Plane No.
Difficulty
Variety
Cleanness
Speed
Timing
Present
Total
Rank
v29
3
5
5
4
-6
4
21
1
v17
1
2
3
3
+12
3
12
2
V-Cup Final
128" - unlimited span
v29 WINS HEAT - ADVANCES
v99 WINS V-CUP
Classification
1st
2nd
V-Cup
60 - 80" span
v99
v17
 
80 - 100" span
v42
v500
 
101" - 127" span
v42
v02
 
128" - Unlimited span
v29
v17
 
V-Cup Challenge
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v99
Final results: JUDGE 1
60 - 80" span
v42 WINS HEAT - ADVANCES
                                                       IMPORTANT
  • ALL score sheets are tallied for a combined total & verified by a witness.
  • Highest total combined score per classification wins heat and final.
  • Heat ties broken by closest 3:00 minute max time ruling. If over 3:00 by
    any margin, the "under time" prevails.
  • V-Cup Final ties broken by closest 3:30 max time ruling. If over 3:30 by any
    margin, the "under time" prevails.
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