Lazerte Whoop Race Aug 23

OVERVIEW

We are excited to host our chapter’s next MultiGP drone race in Edmonton, Alberta!

All skill levels — first-timers encouraged — spectators welcome.

VENUE

We will be racing in the atrium of M.E. Lazerte High School (6804 144 Avenue). Park behind the building (near the sports fields) in the staff parking lot and turn left after entering the doors closest to that lot. Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RhuAMJJdwFN1JWZJ9

RACE FORMAT

All pilots will get to participate in a practice heat and approximately six qualifying heats in the morning, followed by races in the afternoon. The race format will ensure pilots are matched with other pilots of similar skill level.

TRACK

The track will be designed and set up on the morning of the race and there will be a walkthrough to explain the race course and answer questions.

PILOT REQUIREMENTS

As we are a MAAC (Model Aeronautics Association of Canada) club and our insurance comes from MAAC, all pilots need a MAAC membership. You can sign up for MAAC at the event. If cost is an issue, let us know and we can help.

https://maac.ca/membership/join

DRONE REQUIREMENTS

This will be a WHOOP CLASS race. Drones must be fully-ducted and powered by single-cell (1S) batteries with a maximum total charge of 4.35v. Video transmitters must be set to 25mw using either Analog or HDZero on Raceband channels 1 through 8. DJI and Walksnail drones are permitted but will fly in separate heats to prevent conflicts with other video systems.

ENTRY FEE / REGISTRATION

Sign-ups for all of our races are done via the MultiGP website – log in to your pilot account (or create one – it’s free) and join the race: https://www.multigp.com/chapters/view/?chapter=Northern-Alberta-FPV-League

For this event, the race fee will be a $10 donation toward either the Veteran’s Association Food Bank or toward the Lazerte high school athletic programs. Links to donate are below, and cash works too:

Food bank: https://buy.stripe.com/dR616eeFw8iA1Ne145
School athletics: https://buy.stripe.com/7sIcOW9lc6asdvW9AC

SCHEDULE

First hour: Setup / check in / Track walkthrough
Morning: Practice and qualifying heats
Afternoon: Racing!
Last 30 minutes: Teardown / clean up

NEW PILOTS

Whether you’ve raced before or you’re new to FPV and this is your first-ever race, you’re welcome here. Our #1 goal is for every pilot to have fun, meet other pilots, and enjoy the experience.

Please arrive early so we can help you get set up and answer questions.

Checklist of things to bring, if you have them (and if not, we have loaners!):

– FPV goggles
– Radio controller
– Drone
– Batteries
– Battery charger (AC power is available but limited; extension cords and power bars/power banks are helpful)

SPECTATORS

Spectators are welcome in designated safe viewing areas.

UPDATES / QUESTIONS

Any event updates and discussions happen in our club Discord in the Lets-go-flying channel. You can join the Discord at https://bit.ly/YEGFPV

CONTACT

Questions? Reach out on the Help channel in our Discord (see above) or contact George at info@northernalbertaFPV.ca.