The objectives of the QPFA are to promote Pattern Flying in Queensland, to support the development of the skills of fliers in the state and to promote responsible Remote Control flying in the context of the MAAQ. Feel free to make any suggestions about the site, they would be gratefully received.You can also email me to be added to our Update Notification List and I will email you when the site is updated.Please send comments to Simon Atkinson
Our State Champtionships are our next event to be held in Dalby at their brilliant new field over 16-17 August. It will be an excellent event and we arre expecting people from NSW and North Qld to be attending, 17 are registered so far. Make it a priority to get to this event, you will have a great time.
You can camp at their field or stay at one of the many hotels in town. Please email Simon to register for the event.
Be sure to take a look at the schedules they are sure to provide a challenge for you.
The national average for 2007 (adjusted for the new schedules) was 435 and the following promotion percentages apply in 2008:
1. Sportsman 43% (187)
2. Advanced 70% (305)
3. Expert 80% (348)
4. FAI-F3A 95% (413)
The 2007 QPFA Champion was Trevor Nielsen who narrowly beat out Peter Whitely for the crown. Well done Trevor!
Check out the full results here. We will start the counting for the 2008 championship with the Tin Can Bay comp in April.
State Champions 2007
Last year's State Championships held in Bundaberg the winners of each class were as follows:
FAI-F3A: Chris Dawson
Expert: Steve Walsh
Advanced: Trevor Neilson
Sportsman: Josiah Atkinson
Check out all the details in the 2007 Results section.
If you haven't tried aerobatics previously, have a look at our Beginner's Guide.
Want to know what setups people are using, check out our setups page.