Racing takes place every second month,
starting on 21 March 2010
More information on the Racing Page
In Witblitz Pylon Racing, radio controlled model aeroplanes fly around 2 pylons that are spaced 70 metres apart. Up to 4 pilots guide their inexpensive electric racers to a maximum number of laps in a two minute period. Three heats are flown at approx. 15 minute intervals to allow for the topping up of batteries and making necessary repairs.
Being man-on-man racing, spectator value is high as the small racing planes battle it out for top honours.
Any flying club can organize a Witblitz pylon race. All that's needed are 2 pylons and 3 officials (a Contest Director and 2 Turn Marshals). Pylons can be fashioned from aluminium poles, PVC tripods or anything similar onto which flags can be attached. Officials and pilots are offset from the race line to ensure a high level of safety.
The emphasis is on having fun and doing so without breaking the bank, while still going fast enough to require a reasonable amount of skill to win a race.
