CIX Shobdon Race 2008

Download scenery for the Shobdon race here. (FS9/FSX) FSX scenery for Shobdon aerodrome can be found on the Downloads/Scenery page.
The Course
The course consists of 4 markers, as detailed below: Turn 1: Staunton Cross N52° 14' 23" W2° 54' 26 " Turn 2: Holme Marsh N52° 11' 17" W2° 57' 53" Turn 3: Upper Hill N52° 10' 10" W2° 47' 24" Turn 4: Start-Finish Line N52° 13' 56° W2" 49 07" Total distance: 21.7 nm The race will be five laps, in an anti-clockwise direction. There is an NDB (426KHz) on the airfield.
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Turning Points and Markers
Turn 1: Staunton Cross N52° 14' 23" W2° 54' 26" 0.9nm straight out from runway 27 Turn left, 214 degrees, 3.8nm to...
Turn 2: Holme Marsh N52° 11' 17" W2° 57' 53" The marker nestles in the far corner of a field, at the near edge of the village. Turn left, heading ESE 100 degrees, 6.5nm to...
Turn 3: Upper Hill N52° 10' 10" W2° 47' 24" The marker is at the foot of this small hill ridge, next to the road Turn left 344 degrees, 3.9nm to...
Turn 4: Shirl Heath N52° 13' 56° W2" 49 07" The marker is iat the side of a field, near the top of a slight hill. Turn left, 284 degrees, 2.4nm to the start finish gates. Fly straight through and continue for 1nm towards marker 1...
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Where do I go? Or, What to Do At The Start Of The Race
The runway in use will be determined by the prevailing wind. RUNWAY 09: Climb straight ahead to msrker 5, which is st the end of the runway. Turn right to 277 degrees and fly 4.6nm to marker 2. Remain below 500ft until after the right turn. RUNWAY 27: Climb straight ahead towards marker 1.
Rejoin Procedures Or, What to Do At The End Of The Race
* All circuits to the South of the airfield. * After crossing the finish line, climb to 1000ft AAL and enter the circuit according to the published procedures. * You may be required to hold away from the airfield until all competitors have crossed the finish line. * Do not overfly the surrounding villages.
Qualifying
Pilot	Aircraft	Reg	Fastest lap	Start	Handicap
Rob Jones	DH1 Chipmunk	G-BMMO	9:52	1	-
Al Regina	Cessna 172	C-GIST	9:40	2	1:00
Tim Arnot	ACA Decathalon	G-DDTS	8:33	3	6:35
Matt Scott	PA24 Comanche	G-ASEO	7:30	4	11:50

Results
Position	Pilot	Aircraft	Time	Penalties
1	Tim Arnot	G-DDTS Decathalon	49:59	-
2	Rob Jones	G-BMMO Chipmunk	50:07	1
3	Al Regina	C-GIST C172	51:59	1
4	Matt Scott	G-ASEO Comanche	52:04	2
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Pictures Submitted by Tim Arnot and Al Regina