This will be Tyldesley's second year in hosting a UKF3A National League competition. A great flying site situated west of Manchester city centre, near to the village of Astley.
Approaching from the East. Access to the A580 East Lancashire Road, Manchester to St Helens via the M60 ring road is signposted. After crossing the junction for Higher Green, and passing the next left turn for their Sunday market, the site entrance is directly after the next layby, you will notice directly opposite the entrance a break in the central reservation. Take care when turning right into the entrance as you will cross a cycle lane.
Approaching from the West. again on the A580, you will cross a roundabout with the Greyhound pub to your left. Straight over the round and continue to the next set of lights (U turns are prohibited) turn right into Higher Green Lane, find a suitable place to turn around and return to the A580 and turn left. again when passing the next left turn for their Sunday market, the site entrance is directly after the next layby, you will notice directly opposite the entrance a break in the central reservation. Take care when turning left into the entrance as you will cross a cycle lane.
Once on the farmers lane beware of the speed bumps (model breakers) pass the first farm on the right and the house on the left. 50 yds on, you will see the entrance to the field on the left, follow the track to the site cabin, parking is plentiful but please park sensibly.
Toilet facilities, hot water will be available on the day.
If you get lost, tough or ring 07962358470
All GBRCAA schedules to be flown,
Briefing at 08:45 - First flight at 0900
Clubman
Richard McKensie
Intermediate
Andy Ellison
Advanced (A27)
Preliminary (P27)
Ken Moss
Stephen Simms
Brian Hoare
Dave Matthias
Adrian Harrison
Matthew Smailes
Eugene Anker
Preliminary and Final (P&F 27)
Jim Fallowfield
Keith Jackson
Gary Peacock
Brandon Ransley
Judges
Jim Fallowfield (pilot judge)(P27/intermediate/clubman)
Brandon Ransley (pilot judge) (P27/intermediate/clubman)
Stephen Simms (pilot judge)(P&F)
Adrian Harrison (P&F )
See you all soon.
Brico
Evening all
Where just over a month away and looking at the current entry level, I'm anticipating a reasonably relaxed day for us all weather permitting.
I'm posting now asking if there are willing parties within the classes, who are willing to judge, any volunteers are gratefully accepted.
See some of you at Hurley otherwise rock on Tyldesley.
Brico
Hi Brian,
I'm happy to help with judging.
Thanks Jim
Hi Brian,
Sorry, I need to withdraw from the competition.
Mike
We are now three weeks away but lacking not only pilots but judges.
Any volunteers please .
Brico
Happy to help out Brico, May be looking at you for a similar role at Hurley :)
A
Just a note from me on behalf of the club. All entrants are most welcome to attend and fly on the Saturday before the event. (The poles will be up). Other club members will be flying however so please do not expect practice solos's though we will endeavour to enable that if we can.
Andy
Quote from: Brian Hoare on 19, February 2026, 08:21:45 PMThis will be Tyldesley's second year in hosting a UKF3A National League competition. A great flying site situated west of Manchester city centre, near to the village of Astley.
Approaching from the East. Access to the A580 East Lancashire Road, Manchester to St Helens via the M60 ring road is signposted. After crossing the junction for Higher Green, and passing the next left turn for their Sunday market, the site entrance is directly after the next layby, you will notice directly opposite the entrance a break in the central reservation. Take care when turning right into the entrance as you will cross a cycle lane.
Approaching from the West. again on the A580, you will cross a roundabout with the Greyhound pub to your left. Straight over the round and continue to the next set of lights (U turns are prohibited) turn right into Higher Green Lane, find a suitable place to turn around and return to the A580 and turn left. again when passing the next left turn for their Sunday market, the site entrance is directly after the next layby, you will notice directly opposite the entrance a break in the central reservation. Take care when turning left into the entrance as you will cross a cycle lane.
Once on the farmers lane beware of the speed bumps (model breakers) pass the first farm on the right and the house on the left. 50 yds on, you will see the entrance to the field on the left, follow the track to the site cabin, parking is plentiful but please park sensibly.
Toilet facilities, hot water will be available on the day.
If you get lost, tough or ring 07962358470 (tel:07962358470)
All GBRCAA schedules to be flown,
Briefing at 08:45 - First flight at 0900
Clubman
Intermediate
Andy Ellison
Advanced (A27)
Preliminary (P27)
Ken Moss
Stephen Simms
Brian Hoare
Dave Matthias
Adrian Harrison
Matthew Smailes
Preliminary and Final (P&F 27)
Steve Burgess
Jim Fallowfield
Keith Jackson
Gary Peacock
Brandon Ransley
Judges
Jim Fallowfield (pilot judge)
Brandon Ransley (pilot judge)
See you all soon.
Hi Brian,
unfortunately I won't be able to attend this comp😩
Hope the weather is kind!
cheers,
Steve.
Hi Brian
At the moment the weather forecast for the Tyldesley comp is looking pretty good.
In view of this and the current entry of eleven, any chance we could go for four rounds?
The usual max entry is 16 with 3 rounds = 48 flights.
With 11 entries x 4 flights = 44 flights.
For P+F maybe two rounds of each and best three to count.
For P and intermediate either 4 rounds and three best to count; or three rounds with best two to count and then myself, Jim, Garry and Keith give some coaching to each pilot instead of another comp flight. This could be based on problems in the first three flights.
Just a thought and would need buy in from other competitors.
Brandon
Good evening.
Just wanted to confirm the follow so there is no confusion on the day. As per the rule book" Scores for all UKF3A National League one-day Competitions, apart from the P & F schedule, will not be normalised and the judges' scores as awarded shall determine the results of the competition". Best three for two, one from two etc.
Judging Rota- have two volunteers to judge P27 and Intermediate, Brandon and Jim, Many thanks gents. Do we have any volunteers to judge P&F please? Those volunteering please remember to bring headphones.
Brewing facilities will be available on the day. Pilots briefing will be at 8.45am, I will forward flight orders on Saturday, watch this post.
Brandon's previous post based on the current number of entries, posts the question do pilots want an extra round or utilise the free flight period after the competition is over, to get some valuable mentoring? Please let me know.
For any pilots travelling on the Saturday wanting to utilise the flying site again please let me know.
Cheers
Brian
Hi Brian,
Apologies, I thought I'd put myself down for judging P-27, so still available if needed
Thanks
Keith
Hi Brian
Just booked in the comp, so see you Sunday
We are now up to 12 entry's! Would be great to have a couple more for Brian's comp!
It is a fantastic site 😃 get them entry's in!
Thanks
Yazz
Hi Brian,
I'm happy to help out with judging where needed.
See you Sunday
Stephen
Shortage of a Judge
Many thanks to Stephen for offering to judge, just need one more?
Any volunteers?
Ken Moss
Dave Matthias
Adrian Harrison
Matthew Smailes
Good morning
Well I hope I'm the newest expert now on the Notaumatic scoring system, so please be kind to me.
The flight order is as follows;
P27, Intermediate, Clubman, and P&F's across all three rounds.
Pilot orders for each schedule attached. Best 2 from 3 will count with all but P&F schedules using RAW scoring.
Gates will be open from 7.45 onwards, Pilots briefing will be at 8.45 with first flight at 9am.
Once round three is complete, there may be an opportunity to take advantage of some mentoring.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow, safe journey.
Brico
Round 2 tomorrow! Wishing everyone luck again! Hoping you all have a fantastic day and have great weather 🙏
Thanks Yazz
Hello Brian. Im sure its difficult but is it fair for 1 pilot out of 4 to go first in 2 out of the 3 rounds?
On Brian's behalf here are the results and scores from todays competition.
To Whom it may concern
I have a number of photographs from yesterdays competition to add to the "Gallery" who do I send these to?
Brian
Hi Brian
Send them to Graham Gooch. He'll put them on the website.
Peter
Hi
Just looking at Garry's post at #19, it cannot be correct that in a four person group pilot 1 flies first on round one and round three.
Surely the first to fly in each round if there are four on a group should be as follows on a simple basis
Round 1 Pilot 1
Round 2 Pilot 2
Round 3 Pilot 3
Or on a more mathematical basis
Round 1 Pilot 1
Round 2 Pilot 2
Round 3 Pilot 4
This more mathematical basis is calculated as follows.
Four pilots/3 rounds. Pilots should rotate by 1/3 each round meaning 1.33 movement per round. On that basis
Round 1 Pilot 1
Round 2 Pilot 2.33 rounded to nearest Pilot 2
Round 3 Pilot 3.67 rounded to nearest Pilot 4
Further, with a contest with 2P and 1F a quick look should assess if it is actually fair. Garry had to fly first for the P and for the F. Not ideal and not within the bounds of fairness.
Brandon
Here is the link to the photographs now on the Gallery, apologies for the delay. Photos courtesy of Brian Hoare and Keith Jackson
WhatsApp Image 2026-05-10 at 14.44.07 | UKF3A Photo Gallery (https://ukf3a.com/gallery/picture.php?/14306/category/409)