2019 FAI F3K WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MODEL GLIDERS

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1 Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) Hungarian Association of Modellers (MMSZ) Foundation for Hungarian Modelling (MMPA) Jakabszállás City Council 2019 FAI F3K WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MODEL GLIDERS FOR SENIORS and JUNIORS July 2019 Jakabszállás Hungary f3kwch2019.com

BULLETIN 1 INVITATION The Hungarian Association of Modellers (MMSZ) and the Foundation for Hungarian Modelling (MMPA) are pleased to invite you to participate to the 2019 FAI F3K World Championship

2 BULLETIN 1 INVITATION The Hungarian Association of Modellers (MMSZ) and the Foundation for Hungarian Modelling (MMPA) are pleased to invite you to participate to the 2019 FAI F3K World Championship for Model Gliders, which will take place from 14 th July to 20 th July, 2019 in Jakabszállás, Hungary. This invitation is given to every FAI affiliated National Aero Club (National Airsport Control Organization) to enter their team (three senior and three junior competitors from every country, one team manager and one assistant team manager) and also to the senior individual world champions 2017, as well as those junior world champion who are entitled to participate according to the provisions of CIAM General Rules, paragraph C.5.3 d. Supporters, helpers and spectators are also invited to attend. Further information is going to be announced in Bulletin 2. DATE AND PLACE July 14-20, 2019, Jakabszállás, Hungary (departure on 21 th of July). FAI JURY Tomas Bartovsky (CZE) President Peter Feigl (GER) member Andras REE (HUN) member Reserves: Marek Dominiak (POL) Jakub Drmla (SVK) HOW TO REACH JAKABSZÁLLÁS By flight to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport and continue by car to Kecskemét on M5 motorway. From Kecskemét Road 54 has to be used to reach Jakabszállás. Easy accessibility (Budapest International Airport, M5 highway) Budapest Jakabszállás: 102 km (~1 hour by car) M5 highway - Jakabszállás: 18 km 2

3 2019 FAI F3K World Championship for Model Gliders FLYING SITE LOCATION Jakabszállás Airport GPS coordinates: N E ORGANIZERS The Foundation for Hungarian Modelling (MMPA) on behalf and in co-operation with the Hungarian Association of Modellers. Organizing Committee Laszlo PATOCS, President of MMPA Chairman of Organizing Committee Per FINDAHL (SWE) Contest Director Gabor KERTESZ Responsible for model processing Istvan KISS Chief Timekeeper Anita GÖRÖCS Secretary and Contact Person OFFICIAL LANGUAGES Official languages are English and Hungarian. NATIONAL TEAM: Each member of the FAI-CIAM may enter a team consisting of: team manager assistant team manager maximum 3 competitors senior maximum 3 competitors junior - age limit 18 years in the year 2019 according to the FAI Sporting Code, the reigning senior World Champion 2017 according to the FAI Sporting Code, the reigning junior World Champion 2017 (referring to the CIAM General Rule 2019; sections C.5.1 and C.5.3. d) official helpers, supporters FAI SPORTING LICENSE Each competitor and team manager must possess a FAI Sporting License valid for This license must be registered in the FAI licenses database. 3

4 COMPETITION RULES FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Volume CIAM General Rules 2019 Edition FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Volume F3 Soaring 2019 Edition FAI General Section and FAI Code of Ethics ALLOWED FREQUENCIES 35 MHz, 40 MHz, 2.4 GHz. Organiser strongly recommends 2,4 GHz. TIMEKEEPERS Organizers will provide local timekeepers. RESULTS The results will be posted on scoreboards at the flying field during the competitions and will also be available on the website. AWARDS FAI diplomas and FAI medals will be awarded for first, second and third placed pilots (both senior and junior). First, second and third team (both junior and senior teams including team manager) will be awarded with FAI diplomas and FAI medals. Following FAI perpetual trophies will be awarded to the winners: Senior individual (current holder is Vincent Merlijn - NLD) Senior team (current holder is Germany) Junior individual (current holder is Tiaan Van Rooyen - RSA) Junior team (current holder is Israel). WEB SITE ENTRY FEE Senior competitors 300 EUR; Junior competitors 150 EUR; Team manager 300 EUR Team manager s assistant 200 EUR; Helper, supporter 50 EUR; BANQUET Banquet fee is 50 EUR. PROTEST Any protest must be presented in written form in English to the Contest Director and must be accompanied by the deposit of 50 EUR. The deposit is returned only if the protest is upheld. PAYMENTS The entry fee payment deadline is 15th April After the entry deadline (from 15th April till 15th May 2019) a penalty of 20 % shall be paid. Entry fees paid after 15th May 2019 will be rejected. 4

5 Bank Account Details: Beneficiary: Magyar Modellezésért Program Alapítvány Name of the Bank: Raiffeisen Bank Zrt. Address of the Bank: 1054 Akadémia utca 6., Budapest, Hungary Bank Account number: IBAN: HU SWIFT CODE: UBRTHUHB REGISTRATION Each team manager shall bring for the registration: FAI certificates for the models entered. Document in copy regarding the transfer of entry fees. TRAINING Training is possible on 11 th July 2019 using the whole flying site. After this date competitors will have the chance for training only on the designated training area. ANTI-DOPING Competitors taking for medical reasons, any of the substances listed on the WADA Prohibited List must have a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) certificate from FAI. INSURANCE The organizer provides the same third party insurance for all competitors which is valid for the members of the Hungarian Association of Modellers. All the team members and visitors must have their own health insurance to cover illness and accidents. MEDICAL SERVICE During the competitions medical service will be ensured at the flying field. VISA Please check the necessity of visa to enter Hungary. In case you need letter of invitation to support your visa, please, do not hesitate to let us know. CURRENCY For getting information about the current exchange rate of different currencies, please visit the following webpage: WEATHER The average temperature during the competition days in the recent years were within C. The average wind speed is approximately 1-3 m/s. Heavy rains are rarely possible. Please, for any case, take with you warm cloth and raincoat. ACCOMMODATION AERO HOTEL JAKABSZÁLLÁS located right on the flying site, it is the venue for the Opening and Prize Giving Ceremony, and also for the banquet. Hotel, flying site, restaurant, buffet, sport hall, parking lot all in one place. Details and information can be found on the website, under Aerohotel Air condition, internet, TV, telephone, minibar and bathroom is available in all rooms. The apartments are equipped with a small kitchen and a sauna as well. 5

6 Camping at the flying site is also allowed, electricity will be available. LIST OF HOTELS NEARBY Hotel Sport, Kecskemét: You can find below some accommodation offers located in Kecskemét: MEAL Food and drinks will be organized on a daily basis at the flying field. Meals will be available in Aero Hotel and there will be buffets on different points of the field. REFRESHING AREA Organizers will provide an optional refreshing area with separated blocks for each team if required. (It is an optional choice, not mandatory). The aim of this area is to give a place for the participants where they can have a rest, prepare or fix the models. It is a common covered place, where a buffet will be available to get some refreshments during the whole time of the competition. The cost for renting a block in the refreshing area for the whole period of the competition is 20 EUR/team regardless of the number of the team members. ELECTRICITY For electrical appliances and charging equipment, the electric network in Hungary operates on 220 Volts / 50 Hz. ENTRY DEADLINE The arrival deadline of the Preliminary Entry Form is 15th January 2019, even if the entry fees will be paid later. Applications will be published on the web site of the World Championships. The Preliminary Entry Form is attached to this Bulletin (see Annex). COST CALCULATION PER PERSON (contains: entry fee, banquet, accommodation, meals) 300 EUR + 50 EUR + 20 EUR/day (=140 EUR) + 15 EUR/day (=105 EUR) Total costs for the whole championships per person: 595 EUR. PROGRAM AND DAILY SCHEDULE 14th July 2019 Arrival, model processing + registration and opening ceremony 15 th -19 th July 2019 Competition days (Fly-offs on 19 th ) 20 th July 2019 Reserve day + banquet and award ceremony 21 th July 2019 Departure Daily schedule Contest rounds: 08:00 am 6:00 pm BULLETIN 1 Date of publishing Dec. 3, BULLETIN 2 Date of publishing Jan. 15, o O o WELCOME TO HUNGARY! 6

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