Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

[Donald McMullin]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

CLASSIFICATION OF RECORDS
3.1.1 Classes
Aeroplane records (with the exception of Absolute World Records) shall be classified
in one of the following classes:
Class C Aeroplanes
Class H Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)
Class M Tilt-Wing/Tilt Engine
3.1.2 Class C Records
Class C records (with the exception of Absolute World Records) shall further be
classified as one of the following:
C-1 Landplanes
C-2 Seaplanes
C-3 Amphibians
3.1.3 Weight Classification
Aeroplane records (with the exception of Absolute World Records and Speed Over a Commercial Airline Route records) shall be further classified by weight, some of the weight classes are as follows:

c weight 1,000 kg to less than 1,750 kg
d weight 1,750 kg to less than 3,000 kg
e weight 3,000 kg to less than 6,000 kg
f weight 6,000 kg to less than 9,000 kg
g weight 9,000 kg to less than 12,000 kg


3.1.5 Determination of Weight and Weight Classification
3.1.5.1 The greatest weight of the aircraft during the flight performance shall determine the
weight classification for the record attempt.
3.1.5.2 The aircraft shall be weighed prior to take-off in the same configuration that will be
used during the flight performance and must account for fuel, cargo, carry-on
equipment, crew and crew personal equipment.
3.1.5.3 Current aircraft weight and balance records may be used in lieu of weighing to
determine aircraft weight for Speed Over a Recognized Course records.
3.1.5.4 Tolerances for weight measuring equipment shall be applied in the most conservative
direction to assure the aircraft is properly classified by weight. (For example, if an
aircraft’s weight was found to be 50 kg below the next higher weight classification, and
the scale tolerance was +/- 75 kg, the aircraft could not be unambiguously classified.
In this case the aircraft weight could be reduced by removing fuel or equipment or a
weighing system with a lower tolerance could be used to determine the aircraft weight.)

[Sky Critter]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Thanks Mr. McMullin!

[Whiteside]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Thanks for all of the "attaboys" guys. Just got a call from the NAA. Turns out it's actually 2:03 time to 10,000' yesterday. Thank you to all who helped make this possible. What fun we had racing these last 3 days. Now, how do we shave off 33 seconds a whip another record...
Funny how 33 keeps coming up.
SteadFast

[BuckyD]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Major- "WOW!" there, Will & Crew!!!

You guys are sure on a real- 'record-setting roll' w/that gorgeous Yak speedster. Big congrats to everyone involved & if anyone deserves a shining spot in the record books, it's certainly you guys.

*** WAY-2-GO, Sir Whitside!!!

DBD

[Jason S.]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Here's the first of the video to be posted from the attempt, this is a short clip of his takeoff. http://vimeo.com/37774117 That engine is sounding very nice!!

Jason

[ArmyMP]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Sounds gooooooood. I bet you could here him all the way up there. Still hoping for some in office video

[Whiteside]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Thanks for the kudos guys!
Thanks to Dave Mueller, Laura Wells and a few other fans for your support. It really helps the cause!
What a great event it was. The whole team came together for 3 days of flying and fun. We cycled the airplane about 12 times over a period of 2 weeks and it performed perfectly. Bryan Lee has been on top of the engine/airframe for a while now and he doesn't miss a thing. We had more power left and could have used better conditions wind and temp-wise so leaving a little on the table gives us reason to go for this one again. Going to 20,000 was a kick as it's WAY up there being so close to the airport. It takes a while to descend back to the field. I'll post more later. Going flying...

Here is the breakdown so far:

1c1d to 3000 meters was 3:33 now 2:03 beat by 1:30

1c1d to 6000 meters was 7:39 now 5:21 beat by 2:18

1c1e to 3000 meters was 5:14 now 2:25 beat by 2:49

1c1e to 6000 meters was 11:01 now 5:44 beat by 5:19

[Daver]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Congrats again Will! Happy to have been able to help!

[Frank C.]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Congrats to Will and his crew!


Frank Caruso

[Jason S.]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Will posted up a video of the 3000 meter record flight Will posted up a video of the 3000 meter record flight http://vimeo.com/38292314, they pulled the spinner for the flight to aid in cooling.
Jason

[Lockheed Bob]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

Great Stick,Great job by all involved including the video.

[grampi]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

I'm confused, I thought Rare Bear held the 3000 meter TTC record at something like 91 seconds?

[Jason S.]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

I'm confused, I thought Rare Bear held the 3000 meter TTC record at something like 91 seconds?

Different weight class.
Jason

[Big_Jim]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

For both records in question, Steadfast is the "Light Heavyweight" champion....while Rare Bear is the undisputed Heavyweight champion of the world.

That's why when Will set the record he made the comment that he still had to shave 33 seconds off of his.

And another 122 mph on the other.

[grampi]

Re: Will Whiteside/Steadfast To Attempt Another Record

For both records in question, Steadfast is the "Light Heavyweight" champion....while Rare Bear is the undisputed Heavyweight champion of the world.

That's why when Will set the record he made the comment that he still had to shave 33 seconds off of his.

And another 122 mph on the other.

He will never get a Yak to outclimb a Bearcat....