Eleventh

Annual

Bridgefest

SATurday

August 18, 2007

10 am - 5 pm 

Flying Saucer Registration starts at 11 am, no entries accepted after 12:30 pm

WHERE?   Bridgeville, CA,  Planet Earth (SoL)

There comes a time in this galaxy when all intergalactic species must meet.   A time to compare antenna and, of course, an opportunity to demonstrate the agility and new advances made on our flying saucer craft. The time is set, Noon, August 18, 2007.  The place: Earth; at the old Bridgeville bridge, Bridgeville, California, USA (yes it is a real place, just look it up on the Internet, or fly up highway 36 and see for yourself).  It is time for the--

New and Improved HEAVY WEIGHT

Flying Saucer Trials

The Object

The object of the event is to earn points by having a flashy  looking saucer rig and crew that flies long and lands accurately from a launch off the bridge.

The Flying Saucer

1.  The flying saucer must be a disk shape.

2. Flying Saucers shall remain intact upon landing.

3. The Flying Saucer's weight shall be no more than two ounces for every inch in diameter.

4. Saucers shall not be less than 4 inches nor exceed 24 inches in diameter.

5. The saucer shall have an accessible cabin that contains a representation of each member of the crew and an operations manual.

6.  Only one saucer per Crew.

7.  No modified Frizbees, baseballs, Arobies, Koosh, or any commercially manufactured toys or sporting equipment .

8.   The use of recycled materials is encouraged.

9. The flying saucer must be built to derive it's forward flight momentum directly from the hand of the crew member.

The Crew

1. Each crew shall consist of only two individuals of like minds and spirit with a catchy name.

2.  To allow for communication and guidance, crews shall be equipped with fully exposed head mounted antenna.

The Entry

1.  For each Crew there is an entry fee of $5.00 U.S. payable in cash, check, money order or 7 pounds of compressed aluminum.  No Alfa Centori Dorkmas will be accepted due to rampant inflation.

2.  No entry will be accepted after 12:30 P.M.

The Games

1. We will begin taking entries at 11:00 A.M. on the bridge.   During entry, the flying saucer will be weighed and inspected to see that it meets specifications to qualify for the days event.  The flying saucers cannot be structurally modified after the entry inspection.

2.  Entries will be judged for style and design from 11:30-1:00.

3.  Beginning at 1:00, each crew member will be responsible for one launch their rig from the designated launching pad on the bridge. 

3.  The judges will give a score to each flight based of style of launch and flight, distance, and accuracy.

The Big No-No

1. Disqualification will be the result from crew members doing test flights off either of the bridges prior to or during the contest.

2.  Flying saucers that land in the poison oak, on the steep bank on the north side of the river, or way up in the trees will be disqualified.

3.  Flying saucers that eject  their crew or cabin will be disqualified due to certain death.

 The Points

Points may be earned in the following ways:

1.  1 to 50 point for a cool looking rig.

2. 1 to 20 points for creative representation of the crew, cabin and operations manual.

3.  1 to 20 points for some sweet looking antenna.

4.   1 to 20 points for creative recycling of materials.

4.  1 to 5 point  for the graceful launch and flight of the flying saucer.

5.  1 point for every yard (36 inches) in distance of the flight.

Points may lost in the following ways:

1.  1 to 10 points for each incident of whining to judges by crew members.

2.  1 to 100 points for the loss of flying saucer parts during the launch, flight and impact of the landing.   We do not want to spend all day recovering pieces of your vehicles off the river bar.

3.   1 point for every foot (12 inches) that a rig's landing

is away from the landing strip.

4.   1 to 100 points for a river landing.

5.   1 to 100 points for yet  be considered ways that an entry could lose points at the discretion of the judges.

The Judges

 All of the points given or lost will be based on the incredibly subjective opinions of our trusty judges.

Awards

Yes.

Size of the Course

The old Bridgeville Bridge stands about 45 feet above the river bar.  The bar is approximately 150 yards long and 50 yards wide, lined by the river to the North and a bank of trees to the South.  The landing strip will be laid down the middle of the bar for easy flying.  There is usually a good wind from the West around that time of day.

Bridgefest is located in the town of Bridgeville, CA, on Highway 36.  (about 25 miles from 101 and Fortuna) Thanks to all who come. Please enjoy your stay.

To the Venusians: Please keep California clean. On your last visit, you left behind your your Trash (at least we think it was trash).

 For more information or to answer your questions call the Bridgeville Community Center at (707) 777-1775, or e-mail mguerro@northcoast.com

(or write Bridgefest, PO Box 3, Bridgville,  CA,  95526, Earth, Third Planet from the Sun)

Click to see map Bridgeville, CA

Come to Bridgefest, Saturday, August 18, 2007. Music, vendors selling earthly and unearthly wares, and live music.

Yes, it does take place in the town that was for sale on EBAY twice (didn't sell either time).

Fun starts at 10 am and continues until 5 pm, or until the last Flying Saucer flies home. We come in peace.

PEACE