Last year the ETOC raised the bar as the greatest indoor electric contest of its kind. This year will be no different, just better. This is the grand daddy of all electric events and sets the standard for other electric events. This year we will have 25 of the worlds best pilots on Friday night competing for the top 10 places for the Saturday night finals. This year the competition will feature two rounds of specific known maneuvers on Friday night along with a round of free-style by all 25 pilots before we cut the field to 10 pilots for the Saturday night finale. Saturday night the top 10 pilots will fly a two rounds of known and two rounds of free- style to cut to the final three pilots. Those three pilots will fly one round of free-style to determine the 2008 ETOC world champion.

Here is the list of all the world-class and extremely qualified pilots entered into the 2008 ETOC. The following are the top 25 who are invited to compete. Congratulations!

1	1) Take off. 180 degree turn away from flightline. Straight and level pass. 180 degree turn away from flightline. Take off is judged.	K1
2	45 degree up line. 1/4 roll to Knife edge. Knife edge climb on a 45 up line. 3/4 roll on 45 upline. Push to level. Exit upright.	K-3
3	1/2 square loop, Knife Edge Exit. Push to vertical down line. Yaw to exit knife edge and crossing the box. (Radius top and bottom corner needs to match. Must show a line between top and bottom corner.)	K-3
4	360 degree Rolling circle. First 180 degrees 3 rolls to the inside. Next 90 degree, 3/4 roll to the outside. Last 90 degrees, 4 of 8 point roll to the inside. Finish inverted crossing the box.	K-7
5	Tail Slide. Wheels up. Exit upright crossing the box.	K-4
6	Flat rolling S. 4 point roll to the inside first 180 degrees. 8 point roll to the inside second 180 degrees. Finish upright crossing the box.	K-6
7	90 degree turn Upright, 90 degree flat turn	K-2
8	Roll and Snap combination. 1/4 roll to KE 1-1/2 positive snap opposite direction to KE 2 of 8 same direction to inverted 1-1/2 roll opposite direction. Exit upright.	K-7
9	Stall Turn. 3 of 4 point roll up. ¾ roll down. Exit inverted.	K-5
10	Rolling loop. 1/2 roll up. 1/2 roll down in opposite direction. Exit inverted.	K-5
11	1/2 square loop with torque rolls. Push to vertical. Perform torque roll. 1 turn. 1 turn opposite direction torque roll. Push to complete 1/2 square loop. Exit level and upright.	K-5
12	360 spiral turn to landing. 360 degree turn descending to landing. Landing is judged.	K-3

1. On the Air Boss’s signal, the competitor will have 30 to get into the air.

2. This includes time on the ground to for his crew to set up the flight line or do any preparation that might be necessary for the flight. The crews will not be allowed in the flight area at any time during the flight.

3. The pilot will be allowed to have 2 additional people for ground crew, to set up accessories (limbo poles, streamers, etc.), but they will not be allowed to assist in the flight of the aircraft.

1. The starting point of the timed flight must be pre-determined by the pilot, and judging will

2. It may be a point from which the wheels leave the ground, or it may also be an “air-start”. This must be made clear to the air boss prior to flight.

3. The judging will cease at the Air boss’ indication that the 2 minutes has expired.

The aircraft can come into contact with the ground or ceiling during the flight. This will not effect the time.

1. The Pilot will have 30 seconds to get back on the ground and clear the flight area, to allow for the set-up of the next flight.

1. The judging criteria that will be used is described on the enclosed judging criteria sheets.

2. If the crew/assistants touch the transmitter at any time during the flight.

1. The freestyle will be composed entirely by the competitor, meaning the whole flight will be to his discretion. (no mandatory maneuvers)

2. All pilots will fly one round. Top eleven will advance to Round 2. Top seven from Round 2 advance to the finals.

3. Once Air boss puts you in the on deck box you will have 30 seconds to get airborne.

The flight order will be determined at the pilots meeting on the evening of the competition.

1. The pilot may use multiple planes, and can switch back and forth during the competition.

5. Must use a rubber spinner to cover prop shaft. The use of a "prop saver" is an acceptable alternative. (This is Mandatory)

10. In the event an airplane is damaged by contacting the floor or ceiling, the pilot will be asked to land

3. The music determines the tone of the flight, and the flight characteristics.

5. Make sure you bring an extra CD if it is burned. (Some CD players won’t play all)

6. The music can be started by either a pilot assistant, or one of the E-TOC staff.

E-TOC Committee. This is for safety reasons as well as Insurance liability purposes.

ETOC JUDGING CRITERIA

2 – Minute Free Program

TECHNICAL MERIT {110 K}

Complete Use of the Flight Envelope Utilizing the Exploitation of Aerodynamic and Gyroscopic Forces (20K)

The pilot is expected to make full use of the flight envelope of the aircraft. This means flying the full range of airspeeds and accelerations permitted. Program time should be divided between high and low speeds, high and low G maneuvers, and both positively and negatively G loaded flight segments. The flight should include the demonstration of controlled flight beyond the stall boundary by use of autorotation or other high angle of attack maneuvers. The judge will deduct points if any of these areas are noticeably under utilized.

The pilot is expected to show movement of the aircraft about all axes using both conventional aerodynamic controls and propeller-generated gyroscopic forces. Higher grades will be given to pilots able to make use of all these effects through a wide range of aircraft attitudes and flight paths. Repeated use of any such forces in the same or similar attitudes should result in lower scores.

It should be clear that the maneuvers flown were, in fact, intended and fully under the pilot’s control. Higher marks will be given for this objective when individual maneuver elements are started and finished on obviously precise headings and in well-defined attitudes. When, for example, gyroscopic maneuvers are allowed to decay into imprecise, poorly defined autorotation, marks should be deducted for poor execution, Marks should also be deducted if it appears that the pilot has relinquished control of the aircraft at any time.

Many different figures should be completed in the time available. These should include maneuver elements of many different kinds and should use many different flight paths and axes. Lower marks should be given to a pilot who used only one or two principal axes of flight. However, the use of additional axes within the performance zone must be clear and precise, not giving the appearance of being used by chance. Marks should also be deducted if any particular maneuver element is over-used or continues for an excessive period of time. For example, higher marks would be given in the event of a two-turn flat spin followed by something else, than to a multi-turn spin that simply took up more time.

The program should demonstrate the pilot's ability to adapt known figures into new and different combinations. It should also show the creation of new figures when possible. Unique and novel utilization of the aircraft should be given consideration. It should show the presentation of figures in a different and unusual way. The element of surprise can be used to enhance originality. Higher marks should be given for innovative and original maneuvers, combinations, and presentations. Marks should be deducted if the program showed no attempt at unique and different forms of creativity.

ARTISTIC IMPRESSION {100 K}

Pleasing and Continuous Flow of Figures with Contrasting periods of Dynamic and Graceful Maneuvers (30K)

In a precisely flown sequence, the completion of a figure will be well described when movement about an axis ceases and a particular attitude is briefly held. The start of the next figure or maneuver should then begin without any prolonged period of inactivity caused by the need to reposition the aircraft or reorient the pilot. Marks will be deducted for any obvious period of level flight, or inactivity, required between figures.

In a musical symphony, the listener’s mood may be changed by contrasting fast and slow movements. Similarly, in a 2-minute Free Program, the judge should be treated to a flight that causes different reactions. While some maneuvers involve very high speeds, sudden attitude changes and rapid rotations, others involve slower speeds or more gentle transitions. Higher marks will be given to a pilot who finds time in his program for showing such differences of mood and pace. Marks should be deducted in this category for a flight that shows no such distinctions.

The entire flight should be accurately and precisely choreographed to music and/or other suitable sound effects. It should include different types of audible rhythms, beats, tempos, and sounds that reflect the maneuvers, speeds, and attitudes of the aircraft. Higher marks should be given for choreography with the music to enhance the flight, and the flight choreographed to enhance and present visual impressions where both the music and aircraft are flowing together with each other and acting as a unified entity to display a harmonious presentation. Marks should be deducted in this category if only portions of the flight follow the music or if portions have no reasonable relationship to the music. Marks should also be deducted in this category if only portions of the flight follow the music or if portions have no reasonable relationship to the music. (A flight could conceivably receive a Zero in choreography if no music were used or, for example, the music were simply "background music" with no relationship to the flight.) If only 50% of the flight has relationship with the music/audio, then a score of "5" would be the highest mark assuming the other 50% of the flight was choreographed to perfection. Marks should also be deducted if it obvious that the intent of the maneuver is not in concert with the music or audio. Considerations should be given to the difficulty of the maneuvers being choreographed, i.e., it is usually easier to choreograph point rolls to a given beat than vertical maneuvers such as hammerheads, tail slides, spins, parachutes or blenders to interact or be in concert with the music or audio effects.

Presentation of Individual and Combinations of Figures in Their Best Orientation and Optimal Position (20K)

Figures can give different impressions when seen from different viewpoints. For example, a climbing inverted flat spin looks most impressive when the top surface of the aircraft can be seen. A loop flown in a plane inclined at 45 degrees to the vertical is best appreciated when it is flown on the Y-axis. Marks should therefore be deducted if the judge is not shown a figure in its best orientation.

Each figure has an optimum from which it is best viewed. For example, a loop flown overhead does not give the same pleasing geometry as one flown further distant. Similarly, a figure flown near the upper height limit will cause discomfort when flown at the near edge of the performance zone; a low-level horizontal figure is better seen from close by than far away. Higher marks will therefore be given when individual figures are optimally placed, while judges should deduct marks when it appears that a figure is not well placed or positioned.

Symmetry of the Presentation Utilizing the Performance Zone to Maximize the Audience and Judge's Perception, Reception and Viewing of the Program (20 K)

Highest marks will be given when the sequence as a whole is balanced evenly to the left and right of the judges' direct line of vision towards the center of the performance zone. Marks should be deducted if, by design or by influence of a wind condition, a pilot's program is noticeably biased to the left or right. The greater the degree of asymmetry, the greater should be the deduction. Even though a flight might be symmetrical, it may also be spread too far to either side, so that some maneuver elements are flown outside the performance zone, thus making them difficult to see and interpret. Figures may also be flown on the direct line of vision but very distant. Any part of the flight that is flown at such distances should be penalized for each excursion. The entire program should be positioned so as to maximize both the audience and judge's perception and reception of the flight as a whole.

Electric Tournament of Champions

April 4th and 5th 2008

ETOC JUDGING CRITERIA

2 – Minute Free Program

TECHNICAL MERIT {110 K}

ARTISTIC IMPRESSION {100 K}

JUDGING CRITERIA

TECHNICAL MERIT ____________ {130 K}

ARTISTIC IMPRESSION __________ {100 K}

TOTAL K = 250 K___________________________________________