FAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for Model Helicopters Calcinatello di Calcinato (BS) Casa Bianca Italy August 18 th 28 th 2011

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1 Aero Club d Italia AeC Milano Est FAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for Model Helicopters Calcinatello di Calcinato (BS) Casa Bianca Italy August 18 th 28 th 2011 Bulletin 1 con il patrocinio di Comune di Calcinato Provincia di Brescia con il patrocinio ed il patronato di 1

2 The Aero Club Aeromodellistico Milano Est (ACAME) acts on Aero Club of Italy (AeCI) authority invite all European FAI affiliated National Air Sport Control Organizations to join with a team in the 14th FAI World Championship for helicopters model F3C for the year 2011 on the following terms: Participation Every FAI affiliated National Aero Club (National Airsport Control Organization) may enter a Team consisting of one Team Manager, one Team Manager s Assistant/trainer, three Pilots and helpers, in agreement with 2011 FAI Sporting Code Section 4. Supporters from each participating country are welcome to the event. The reigning World Champion, Mr. Ito Hiroki, is invited to defend his title. Organisers The 2011 F3C FAI World Championships Organizing Committee of Aero Club Aeromodellistico Milano Est (ACAME) in agreement with Aero Club of Italy (AeCI), Comune di Calcinato, Provincia di Brescia, Regione Lombardia, with the sponsorship Federazione Italiana Aero Modellismo (FIAM), invites to join with a team in the 14th FAI World Championship for helicopters model F3C. Site location The F3C World Championships will be held Calcinatello di Calcinato (BS), on the Aeromodelling site called Casa Bianca equipped with two parallel flying fields placed at a distance of about 500 meters from each other. The Casa Bianca is located 7 km away from the shore of the beautiful Garda Lake, 5 km west of the city of Brescia in Italy. Field elevation: 171 meters above sea level Coordinates Gps: N E Climate Average weather conditions in Lombardy during August and September are as follows: Average min. daily temperature : 18 C Average max daily temperature : 30 C Average Wind speed : 1.2 m/s How to reach Calcinatello di Calcinato (BS) : By car : from the North - Highway A4 exit Brescia Est (Casa Bianca 5 km. away) (*) By plane : Orio al Serio Intern. Airport (BG) 60 km Villafranca Intern. Airport (VR) 40 km Linate Intern. Airport (MI) 110 km. Malpensa Intern. Airport (VA) 140 km. Montichiari Airport (BS) 10 km. (*) After the Brescia Est motorway toll-house, take the route to Montichiari, cross the motorway from above, follow the Casa Bianca and CdM F3C signs. Go down to the right and follow the Civilenghe sign. Cross the roundabout and, after the Stop 2

3 sign, turn left: always follow the Casa Bianca and CdM F3C signs. Climb the bridge, turn right and keep following the above signs until you reach the Casa Bianca restaurant. Vehicle Rental Car and van rentals are available from all international companies as well as from some local operators in the city of Brescia, and in all international airports (Linate (province of Milan), Malpensa (province of Varese), Villafranca (province of Verona, Orio al Serio (province of Bergamo), Montichiari (province of Brescia). Practice Sites Five practice sites will be available around the World Championships area within a distance of 60 km. Detailed maps will be made available in Bulletin 3. 3

4 Map of site CdM F3C 2011 Casa Bianca 4

5 Location Casa Bianca Models parking Play ground Zoo Garden Garden Restaurant 5

6 Competition Rules In agreement with FAI Sporting Code, Section 4, 2011 Edition as well as all applicable amendments. Protests All protests must be presented in writing to the Contest Director at the competition site and must be accompanied by a deposit of 35 EUR. The deposit is returned if the protest is upheld only. Anti-doping In case a competitor has to take any of the substances listed on the WADA Prohibited List for medical treatment then must have Therapeutic Use Exemption from the FAI. FAI Specification Certificate Each Competitor must present a properly completed FAI Specification Certificate for each model entered in agreement with the FAI Sporting Code. These certificates must be certified and stamped by the National Aero Club (National Airsport Control). Models submitted for registration which do not have the proper FAI Certificates and stickers shall be processed by the Organizer at a cost of 8,00 each. Awards FAI medals and diploma will be awarded to the winner, second and third place competitors and teams. The Challenge Trophy, presently hold by Hiroki Ito (Japan), will be awarded to the winner of the competition. The Challenge Trophy for team presently hold by USA, will be awarded to the best classified nation of the competition. Official Language Official Languages are English and Italian Insurance The Organizers will arrange an insurance policy covering all pilots for model accident involving injury to others and damage to property. The Organizers are not responsible for any other injury, loss, theft or damage to person or property. Personal and travel insurance purchased before arriving in Italy is recommended. Entry Fees 450,00 per Competitor. This covers participation to the World Championships, access to the flight line, entry to Opening Ceremony and reception, souvenirs and gifts. 450,00 per Team Manager or official trainer. This covers participation to the World Championships, access to the flight line, entry to Opening Ceremony and reception, souvenirs and gifts. 6

7 90,00 per Helper or Mechanic. This covers participation to World Championships, access to the flight line, entry to opening ceremony and reception, souvenirs and gifts. 80,00 per Supporter. This covers participation to the World Championship, entry to opening ceremony and reception, souvenirs and gifts. Crowd and supporters circulation inside that same area will be free everywhere except for the competition post. Several car parking lots will be available. Accommodation A) Currency will be Euro only B) Two hotels have been reserved for the F3C World Championships with agreements for special prices. Reservations must be placed with 2011 F3C World Championships organizers Please tell us whether you need a single or double room in your hotel of choice. C) Lunch will be held at the excellent and natural Casa Bianca restaurant and will include self-service vegetables, a choice of first course, a choice of second course, dessert, a quarter of a litre of water and quarter of a litre of Italian wine. D) Dinner will be held at the hotel chosen by you and will include a choice of first course, a choice of second course, dessert, a quarter of a litre of water and quarter of a litre of Italian wine. Hotels reserved to the F3C World Championships by the organizers - Hotel della Torre 1850 ***S ( - Strada Statale 11 Padana Superiore, 33 - Ponte San Marco, 33 (BS) - 12 Kms away from Calcinatello/Casa Bianca - 36 double rooms and 5 single rooms. Torre Hotel was built around an ancient tower from the XIX century, and is equipped with every standard comfort; it is located about 15 kilometers away from Garda lake. Double room full board (lunch in restaurant in competition site, dinner in Hotel) for 9 (nine) days - per person 495,00 Extra days 55,00 Single room full board (lunch in restaurant in competition site, dinner in Hotel) for 9 (nine) days - per person 630,00 Extra days 70,00 - Hotel Garda ****( Via Brescia Montichiari (BS) - 10 Kms away from Calcinatello/Casa Bianca - 40 double rooms and 10 single rooms. Garda Hotel is an elegant and modern 4 star hotel and it is the perfect place for 7

8 businessmen, tourists and sportsmen. It is just 15 minutes away from Brescia and from Garda lake. Double room full board (lunch in restaurant in competition site, dinner in Hotel) for 9 (nine) days per person 585,00 Extra days 65,00 Single room full board (lunch in restaurant in competition site, dinner in Hotel) per person 720,00 Extra days 80,00 Banquet 50,00 Preliminary Entry Form Each National Aero Club (NAC) planning on sending a team to the F3C World Championship requested to fill out the included preliminary Entry Form and return it to the organizer. It must not arrive later than February 28th, Return of the preliminary entry form is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an official entry by the NAC nor does it commit a country to enter a team or send participants. However, only countries which return the preliminary entry form before February 28 will receive Bulletin 2 and the official entry form Official Entry Form and full price payment Enrolments must be made using the attached form, must include general biographical notes about the contestants and a color photograph in JPEG format (300 dpi maximum), and must be received via by FIAM on or before May 30, Late entries and payments, received after May 30, 2011, will be subject to a 50% surcharge. The organisers will confirm receipt of entries shortly after the closing date. Bulletin 2 Bulletin 2 will be mailed by May 2011 to all Team Managers Bulletin 3 Bulletin 3 will be delivered by August 2011 to all Team Managers 8

9 Frequencies Allowed frequencies for the XIV F3C World Championship 2,4 GHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 72 MHz 35,000 40,665 72,080 35,010 40,675 72,240 35,020 40,685 35,030 40,695 35,040 40,715 35,050 40,725 35,060 40,735 35,070 40,765 35,080 40,775 35,090 40,785 35,100 40,815 35,110 40,825 35,120 40,835 35,130 40,865 35,140 40,875 35,150 35,160 35,170 35,180 35,190 35,200 35,210 35, GHz Frequency We strongly recommend that all pilots utilize 2.4 GHz spread spectrum radios. National flags and national anthem All national teams must bring a national flag and their national anthem. These must be given to the Secretariat of the competition on arrival and registration. All flags and national anthem will be returned to the Team Manager on departure. 9

10 Program for extra days Wednesday August 17 th 09,00-18,00 Arrival and registration of Teams and Supporters Thursday August 18 th 09,00-18,00 Arrival and registration of Teams, Supporters, Jury and Judges Program for CdM F3C Friday August 19 th 09,00-19,00 Model processing, Saturday August 20 th 09,00-16,00 Official training, fields A and B 16,30-19,00 Opening Ceremony, team parade on the field majorettes, band 19,30. welcome buffet and night flights in Casa Bianca 21,30. Team Manager s meeting Sunday August 21 st 09,00-18,00 Preliminary Round 1 fields A/B Monday August 22 nd 09,00-18,00 Preliminary Round 2 fields A/B Tuesday August 23 rd 09,00-18,00 Preliminary Round 3 fields A/B Wednesday August 24 th 09,00-18,00 Preliminary Round 4 fields A/B Thursday August 25 th 09,00-18,00 Reserve day, Tours 09,00-21,00 Buffet on field, shows, night flights Friday August 26 th 09,00-18,00 Fly-Off Rounds 1 and 2 Field A Saturday August 27th 09,00-13,00 Fly-off Round 3 on field A 16,30-18,30 Closing Ceremony and award ceremony 20,30-21,00 fireworks 21,00-. banquet with music and show Sunday August 28 st 09,00. departure 10,00-18,00 aeromodellers show Attention: lunch will be had every day at the Casa Bianca Restaurant in two shifts between 12 AM and 2PM 10

11 Tours Thursday will be dedicated to rounds missed in the previous days. On that day several optional trips will be organized: A) for fans of historical race cars, a guided tour to the Mille Miglia Museum in Brescia ( will be organized B) For those who would like to visit one of the most important wine-cellars of the region, a trip to the "Cantine Berlucchi" in Franciacorta near Brescia ( widely known for their bubbly white wine, will be organized C) For fans of sheer fun, a trip to Gardaland, Italy's largest amusement park ( will be organized (with fee) D) whole-day trip to Venice by bus (with fee) E) whole-day trip to Garda Lake by bus (with fee) Press Representatives of specialist magazines are welcome in Calcinatello di Calcinato and will, upon receiving the PRESS pass issued by the organizers, be able to locate themselves in the designated PRESS box on the championship site. It is mandatory that all interested PRESS present their credentials to the organizers before May 30th, 2011, by filling in the attached form and wait for the necessary authorization and confirmation. Should the registered press representatives wish to take advantage of the same services given to contestants, team managers, helpers and supporters, they will have to enrol in the same way by filling in the normal registration form. FAI Jury: Horace Hagen (President) USA Robert Skinner (Member) Massimo Semoli (Member) South Africa Italy Reserve Jury: Antonis Papadopoulos Greece Adolfo Peracchi Italy (only) FAI Judges: Austria Manfred Dittmayer Belgium Canada Norway Japan Netherlands Giovanni Lo Furno Phil Noel Dag Eckhoff Shigetada Taya Frits van Laar 11

12 Reserve Judges Sweden Switzerland USA Italy Germany England Italy Australia USA Carl-Otto Strandh Juerg Schmitter Dave Sellars Lucio della Toffola Stefan Wolf Bruce Naylor Oscar Chinello (Italy only) Nick Csabafy Kevin Cordell (USA only) Officers Chairman: Claudio Dorigoni Contest Directors: Mario Silvagni, Chief Secretary: Secretary: Paola Battaini Isabella Cornaggia, Graziella Ponturo Correspondence By snail mail: CdM F3C 2011 c/o ACAME Via Strambio, Milano (Italy) Tel. : Fax : paola@fiamaero.it Website : Bank details: BANK : INTESA SAN PAOLO IBAN : IT75 K BIC SWIFT : BCITITMM300 12

13 FAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for Model Helicopters Calcinatello di Calcinato (BS) Casa Bianca Italy August 18 th - 28 th 2011 PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM The National Aero Club (National Airsports Control Organisation) of Intends to sent a National F3C Aeromodelling team consisting of the following: Country Name Number of pilots Name ot Team Manager (if known) Name of Pilot 1 (if known) Name of Pilot 2 (if known) Name of Pilot 3 (if known) Name of Assistant Team Manager/Trainer (if known) Approximate number of Helpers/Supporters Name to whom Bulletin 1 should be sent Postal address Phone Fax address Signature of NAC official Date Seal of NAC Aero Club Aeromodellistico Milano Est - via Strambio Milano paola@fiamaero.it 13