2011 FAI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CONTROL LINE MODEL AIRCRAFT

CZESTOCHOWA POLAND JULY 23rd – JULY 30th, 2011

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March 2011

AERO CLUB OF CZESTOCHOWA AND AERO CLUB OF POLAND INVITE ALL NATIONAL FEDERATIONS TO COMPETE

IN THE FAI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CONTROL LINE MODEL AIRCRAFT

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1. ORGANIZERS Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Polish Aero Club Czestochowa Aero Club 2. NAME, CLASESS, DATE, LOCATION AND FACILITY OF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Name FAI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CONTROL LINE MODEL AIRCRAFT 2011 CZESTOCHOWA POLAND Classes Classes F2A senior, F2B senior, F2C senior, F2D senior Classes F2A junior, F2B junior, F2C junior, F2D junior Date From July 23rd to July 30th, 2011 Location Place: Model Flight Stadium in Czestochowa Address: 42-202 Czestochowa Olsztynska Str.123/127 Elevation: ~262 m AMSL Model flying facility F2A one circle, asphalt surface for contest and practice F2B two /2/ circles asphalt surface additional circles for practice at RUDNIKI Airfiield F2C one /1/ circle, asphalt surface one additional circle for practice assured at site F2D two /2/ circles, grass surface additional circles for practice RUDNIKI Airfiield Flying day You can fly from 08:00 to 19:00 3. NAC OFFICIALS President of Aero Club of Poland Wlodzimierz SKALIK Secretary General of Aero Club of Poland Maciej LIPKA Sports Director of Aero Club of Poland Lidia KOSK 4. MANAGEMENT Contest Host Wlodzimierz SKALIK Contest Director Michal BRASZCZYNSKI Sports Director Marek DOMINIAK Organizing Director Dariusz JAWORSKI Technical Director Marek OLCZYK Mistress of Ceremonies, Official Interpreter Aleksandra HANS 5. STAFF Accommodation Officer Malgorzata JONKWISZ Public Relations Wioletta GRADEK Chief of Computer Services Wiesław KRZYMIEN Chief of Secretariat Bogdan WIERZBA Webmaster Łukasz MODLIŃSKI 6. CONTEST DIRECTORS F2A Contest Director Rafal BRZEZINSKI POL F2B Contest Director Roman MUCHA POL

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F2C Contest Director Valerij KRAMARENKO UKR F2D Contest Director Marek PODGORNY POL 7. CIRCLES’ MARHALLS F2A Circle Marshall Andrzej SAWICKI POL F2B Circle A Marshall Jakub JARZABEK POL F2B Circle B Marshall Eugeniusz TWARKOWSKI POL F2C Circle Marshall Krzysztof SMAGA POL F2D Circle Marshall Vernon HUNT GBR 8. JURY AND JUDGES JURY 1. Jo HALMAN GBR President of Jury 2. Karlis PLOCINS LAT 3. Piotr ZAWADA POL R1. Bohumil VOTYPKA CZE F2A Judges Speed 1. Goran OLSON SWE Senior Judge 2. Marian JURKOVIC SVK F2B Judges Aerobatic Panel A 1. Stefan KRASZEWSKI POL Head Judge / Head Judge Panel A 2. Massimo SEMOLI ITA 3. Franz OBERHUBER AUT Panel B 1. Serge DELABARDE FRA Head Judge Panel B 2. Joan McINTYRE AUS 3. Pavel MACEK CZE Reserve Judges R1. Miguel Angel TUR ESP R2 Sandor HAVRAN HUN F2C Judges Team Racing 1. Bruno DELOR FRA Head Judge 2. Volodymyr FEDAN UKR 3. Bernie LANGWORTH GBR R1. Andy SWEETLAND SUI F2D Judges Combat 1. Ingemar LARSSON SWE Head Judge 2. Pavol BARBARIC SVK 3. Viatscheslav BELAJEV RUS R1. Jiri Zapletal CZE 9. FAI RULES Rules European Championships will be run according to: FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, Volume ABR 2011 Edition FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Volume F2 Control Line model aircraft, 2011 Edition FAI Code of Ethics Anti-doping As per rule B.3.7 of FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, Volume ABR 2011 Edition, if a competitor has to take, for a medical condition, any of the substances listed on the WADA Prohibited List then he must have a Therapeutic Use Exemption from the FAI.

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Classifications Individual classification for F2A sen., F2B sen., F2C sen., F2D sen., F2A jun., F2B jun., F2C jun.,

F2D jun. classes Team classification for F2A, F2B, F2C, F2D classes 10. STANDARD WEATHER CONDITIONS Average weather conditions in July/August Temperature average: 24ºC Wind main heading: 262 / 82 Sunrise: approx. 05:00 Sunset: approx. 20:30 11. OFFICIAL CONTEST SCHEDULE

Thursday July 21st, 2011 2011 World Cup Contest Czestochowa class F2A, F2C

Friday July 22nd, 2011 2011 World Cup Contest Czestochowaclass F2A, F2C cont.

Arrival of teams, participants

Saturday July 23rd, 2011

08:00-19:00

08:00-19:00

19:30

20:30

Arrival of teams, participants, FAI Jury and Judges

Flying model facility open for free practice

Registration of teams

Meeting for Team Managers, Judges and Contest Directors

Meeting for Judges, FAI Jury and Contest Directors

Sunday July 24th, 2011

08:00-19:00

15:00-17:00

17:00-19:00

Processing, Official practice

Opening Ceremony

Processing, Official practice

F2A F2B F2C F2D

Monday July 25th, 2011 1st round 1st qualifying

flight 1st qualifying

flights Qualifying

round

Tuesday July 26th, 2011 2nd round 1st and 2nd

flights 2nd qualifying

flights Qualifying

round

Wednesday July 27th, 2011 3rd round 2nd qualifying

flight 3rd qualifying

flights Eliminating

round

Thursday July 28th, 2011 Free practice 2nd qualifying

flight

Eliminating round

Friday July 29th, 2011

4th round Fly off Semifinals and finals

Semifinals and finals

19:30

Sightseeing Trip /where and when to be decided/

Banquet & EChs Closing Ceremony /to be decided/

Saturday July 30th, 2011 Departure of participants after the breakfast

NOTE: The Organizers reserves the right to change this schedule if necessary! 12. FLYING MODEL FACILITY Accessibility Flying Model Facility for competitors’ disposal will be available from the July 23nd, 2011 08:00 to August 29th, 2011 19:00 . Boxes Each team will have a maintenance area equipped with tables, chairs and a 230V power supply. Security

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The flying site will be protected and guarded 24 hours a day. 13. TRANSPORTATION From or to Airports The Organizers will arrange a paid special transportation for models from and /to Warsaw, Katowice or Cracow Airport if needed. 14. PARTICIPATION National Teams for European Championships Teams may consist of: Team manager Assistant team manager 1 junior competitor and maximum 3 senior competitors in class F2A 1 junior competitor and maximum 3 senior competitors in class F2B 1 junior team /pilot & mechanic/ and maximum 3 seniors teams /pilot & mechanic/ in class F2C 1 junior competitor and maximum 3 senior competitors in F2D Helpers and supporters Direct qualification As per rule B.3.5 and B.3.4 of FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, Volume ABR 2011 Edition, the reigning European Champions have the right (subject to the approval of his National Airsports Control) to participate in the European Championships in his category regardless of whether he qualifies for the national team or not. If he is not a member of the national team, his score will not be considered in the team results. Licensing Each competitor, team manager and assistant team manager and F2D mechanic must possess a FAI Sporting License, valid for 2011, issued by their NAC. 15. CLASSIFICATIONS AND AWARDS There will be two independent individual and team classifications. Winners will be awarded with FAI medals and diplomas and the Organizers prizes. The F2B Individual Trophy “FAI Championat d’Europe F2B”, presently held by Richard Kornmeier (Germany), will be awarded to the winner of the F2B competition. The F2D Challenge Individual Trophy, presently held by Andrey Belyaev (Russia), will be awarded to the winner of the F2D competition. 16. LANGUAGES Official contest languages English and Polish 17. ENTRY FEES Obligatory entry fees Senior competitor F2A, F2D class 250€ Senior competitor F2B class 270€ Senior competitor F2C class 210€ Junior competitor F2A, F2B and F2D class 100€ Junior competitor F2C class 90€ Team Manager 200€ Assistant Team Manager 200€ F2D class Mechanic /Helper/ 50€ Helper 50€ Supporter/ Guest 50€ Press 0€ Entry fee components The entry fee consists of; a participator card, information bulletins, souvenirs.

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All fees must be received by the Organisers April 30th, 2011. This also includes payment for hotel, camping, banquet etc. (acc. to Final Entry Form) For entry fees received later then April 30th, 2011 participants must pay an additional fee of 10%. The entry fee paid at the contest site will be increased by 20%, and must be paid in cash or by major credit card to the contest office. 18. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation will be provided in: Hotel** SCOUT in Czestochowa /basic for EChs F2 2011/ www.scout.pl Single room with breakfast 42€ per room a day Twin room with breakfast /used by 2 person/ 49€ per room a day Hotel** IBIS in Czestochowa www.ibishotel.com/pl/booking/hotels-list.shtml Single room with breakfast 49€ per room a day Twin room with breakfast /used by 2 person/ 59€ per room a day Hotel** GRAND in Czestochowa www.grandhotel.com.pl Single room with breakfast 44€ per room a day Twin room with breakfast /used by 2 person/ 52€ per room a day Hotel** ETAP in Czestochowa www.accorhotels.com/pl/hotel-3389-etap-hotel-etap-hotel-czestochowa/index.shtml ` Single room with breakfast 47€ per room a day Twin room with breakfast /used by 2 person/ 52€ per room a day Triple room with breakfast /used by 3 person/ 54€ per room a day Hotel* ECONOMIC in Czestochowa Single room with breakfast 18€ per room a day Twin room with breakfast /used by 2 person/ 31€ per room a day Triple room with breakfast /used by 3 person/ 39€ per room a day Hotel*** PATRIA in Czestochowa www.accorhotels.com/pl/hotel-3403-mercure-czestochowa-patria/index.shtml Single room with breakfast 65€ per room a day Twin room with breakfast /used by 2 person/ 75€ per room a day Camping at the contest site (free access to shower and toilet): Person 4€ per day Tent 5€ per day Caravan 8€ per day Electricity 3€ per day 19. BANQUET Date, time and place Friday, July 29th - place and time to be announced Costs Competitor, team manager/assistant, helper, supporter/ guest 45€ 20. PAYMENT AND BANKING INFORMATION IMPORTANT CAUTION:

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THE FINAL RESERVATION OF HOTELS WILL PROCEED, AND WILL BE CONFIRMED, BY THE ORGANIZER, AFTER ALL FEES (ENTRY FEES, HOTEL, BANQUET ETC) HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL, AND ORGANIZERS BANK HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT. Beneficiary info Beneficiary name: Aeroklub Częstochowski Beneficiary address: ul. Polskiej Organizacji Wojskowej 4 42-200 Częstochowa Poland Bank info Bank name: Fortis Bank Polska SA Bank address: IBAN: PL 28160010970002340233450001 A/C No.: 28160010970002340233450001 Swift code /BIC/: PPABPLPK Please do mark all payments with “EChs control line 2011”. 21. MEALS Service Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotels for the hotel guests, lunch at the Model Flight Stadium. Prices Breakfast /at hotels/: Included in room price at hotels Lunch /at the arena/ 10€ /to be paid to the Organisers/ Dinner at Hotel** SCOUT 13€ /to be paid to the Organisers/ Dinner at Hotel** IBIS 13€ /to be paid to the Organisers/ Dinner at Hotel*** PATRIA 13€ /to be paid to the Organisers/ Dinner at Hotel** GRAND 13€ /to be paid to the Organisers/ 22. PROTESTS Rules All protests must be presented in writing to the Sports Director at the competition site, and must be accompanied by a deposit of the fee. The fee is 35€ according to FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, Volume ABR 2011 Edition. Return of deposit The deposit is returned if the protest is upheld only. 23. MODELS PROCESSING FAI Specification Certificate Each competitor must present a valid FAI SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATE for his model /s/ from his NAC, according to FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, Volume ABR 2011 Edition Important caution. Model aircraft not properly processed by NAC, must be processed by the organizer at a cost of 8€ for each model. 24. NATIONAL FLAGS AND ANTHEMS Team manager duty The Team Manager, or any other team member in his place, is kindly requested to bring one flag appr. 1m x 1,5m and a CD with the national anthem. Collection and return Flag and CD will be collected during the team’s registration, and returned after the closing ceremony. 25. REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS Time and place of registration

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Registration of participants will take place in the Contest Office according to The Official Schedule. Documents for registration: During registration the Team Manager must present: Team Manager’s, Assistant Team Manager’s, Competitors and F2D Mechanics FAI licenses valid

for 2011 A copy of the teams banking payment receipt One national flag 1.0m * 1.5m One CD with national anthem For FAI Licences that do not carry photographs or the date of birth then valid photographic ID is

required. During the registration the Team Manager will receive: ID cards for all team members Vehicle passes to enter Banquet invitation card.* Contest bulletin, folder and Official Detail Program Gifts and booklets * = optional fee 26. ENTRY FORMS Photographs All Team Managers are requested to send by email to the organizers: passport size photographs of Team members each competitor’s photographs with his model /s/. Preliminary Entry Form The preliminary Entry Form signed by NAC and stamped with NAC stamp, must be sent by post, e-mail or fax no later than FEBRUARY 28th, 2011. e-mail address: office@controlline-ech2011.pl or fax +48 37 360 5772 Final Entry Form The Final Entry Form typed or written in block letters, signed by NAC and stamped with NAC stamp, photographs must be sent by post, e-mail or fax no later than APRIL 30TH, 2011 e-mail address: office@controlline-ech2011.pl or fax +48 37 360 5772 27. FUEL FOR MODELS Shipping and Purchasing The fuel for F2C and F2B models can be shipped to the Organizers. The responsibility on time delivery /fuel to the contest site/ lies on a contestant. The Organizers are responsible for arranging safe storage for this fuel. Standard Fuel The Organizers will provide the standard formula fuel for F2A 80% methanol / 20% first pressing castor oil and for F2D 10% nitromethane / 20% first pressing castor oil/ / 70% methanol. Competitors will be able to purchase the competition fuel at cost for practice purposes. See the separate Fuel Order Form. Non-Standard Fuel As per ABR B.5.6, the organizers will make available at cost ingredients for non-standard fuel. See the separate Fuel Order Form for details of the ingredients, quantities and cost. Standard practice fuel and non-standard fuel must be ordered and paid for by the date shown on the Fuel Order Form. 28. SIGHTSEEING TRIP

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Location: to be decided Date and time: to be decided Guiding: yes, English Cost: 25€. This includes entrance, guiding and transport Caution: minimum 25 participants needed 29. CAR RENTALS Rent-a-car list For competitors arriving at Cracow, Katowice or Warsaw Airport, most major car rental companies are present in the arrival hall. the arrival hall. www.hertz.com.pl Info line: +48 22 50 01 620 rezerwacje@hertz.com.pl www.express.pl Info line: +48 12 1 97 79 express@express.pl www.autoeurope.eu Info line: +49 89 24 44 73 702 reservations@autoeurope.ie www.budget.pl/ Info line: +48 22 868 33 36 nfo@budget.com.pl www.carpolonia.pl/ Info line: +48 0781 720 750 biuro@carpolonia.pl Costs All the National Teams rent the cars individually and bear the relevant costs. 30. INSURANCE EU Citizens must bring European Health Insurance Card EWIC card issued by their social security system, in order to be covered by the Polish health system. Citizens from outside of EU should provide their own health insurance to cover illness and travel insurance. /do visit www.nfz.gov.pl/ . The Organizers will provide the third party insurance coverage for all pilots for model accidents involving injury to others and damage to property according to Polish legislation. The Organizers are not responsible for any other kind of injury, loss, theft or damage to people or property. 31. SPECTATORS & MEDIA The Organizers provide convenient access to the spectators & the media a watching the competition. The Organizers will prepare special information campaigns in the media for promotional purposes these championships. 32. CONTACTS Organizer Aero Club of Czestochowa ul. Polskiej Organizacji Wojskowej 4 42-200 Częstochowa POLAND Deposit storage address /if needed/ Aero Club of Czestochowa Michał Braszczynski 42-240 RUDNIKI KOŚCIELEC ul. Jana Pawła II 101 POLAND Website: www.aeroklub-czestochowa.org.pl phone. +48 34 3279755 /airfield RUDNIKI/ phone. +48 37 360 5772 /office Czestochowa/ fax +48 37 360 5772 /office Czestochowa/ fax +48 34 3279755 /airfield RUDNIKI/ Organization Information Official F2 EChs 2011 website: www.controlline-ech2011.pl Official F2 EChs 2011 e-mail: office@controlline-ech2011.pl Contact person: Pola WOZNIAK Mobile: +48 796 348 169 Languages: English, Polish

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Sports Information Sports Director: Marek DOMINIAK Mobile: +48 501 132 657 E-mail: marek.dominiak@poznan.home.pl Languages: English, Russian and Polish

WE WISH YOU A PLEASANT AND SAFE TRIP TO POLAND SEE YOU IN CZESTOCHOWA

33. MAPS Location Czestochowa is located 140 km north-west from Cracow Link http://maps.google.pl/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Pozna%C5%84&daddr=%C5%BBu%C5%BClowa&hl=pl&geocode=FWaoHwMd8EECASm3CuHs0kQERzHRvzQDmDHqpA%3BFZ0yBwMdTkkkAQ&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=50.803182,19.153676&sspn=0.008042,0.02238&ie=UTF8&ll=50.803223,19.153655&spn=0.008042,0.02238&t=h&z=16 GPS coordinates: N50.802479, E19.153116 Driving from South Recommended via Cieszyn the route 1 /E75/ Driving from West Recommended via Wroclaw the motorway A4 /E40/, via Opole the route 46 and the route 1 /E75/ Driving from North Recommended via Warsaw the route 1 /E75/ Driving from East Recommended via Cracow the motorway A4 /E40/ then route 1 /E75/ `

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34. F2B AND F2D PRACTICE SITE Location RUDNIKI Airfield is located 13 km north-east of Czestochowa /Warsaw direction/ Directions in the village Koscielec. Basic data Airfield name: Rudniki Airfield Elevation: 262 m AMSL Heading: 262 / 82 Link: http://maps.google.pl/maps?q=50.889244,19.203744&num=1&t=h&sll=50.885871,19.202299&sspn=0.033788,0.090895&ie=UTF8&ll=50.886954,19.201956&spn=0.033787,0.090895&z=14&iwloc=near GPS coordinates: N50.889244, E19.203744