since 1968
FEDERATIA ROMANA DE
MODELISM
ROMANIAN
MODELLING FEDERATION
Member of
FAI-CIAM, NAVIGA, FEMA, EFRA
Sediul:Str Piscului nr. 10 Sala Polivalenta,cam 210,sect 4 Bucuresti
Adresa
Postala: OP-6, CP-56 Bucuresti - ROMANIA
Tel./Fax: +4021.316.24.54;
+4031 805 74 71
E-mail:
mzanciu@rdsmail.ro ;
conu@rdsmail.ro
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FAI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SCALE MODEL AIRCRAFT 2011
22nd-30th of July 2011 Ploiesti, Strejnic, Romania
Bulletin 1
December 2010
ORGANIZERS
Romanian Modelling Federation
Romanian Aviation Academy
Civil Authorities of Ploiesti
NAME, DATE, LOCATION AND FACILITY OF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
FAI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR SCALE MODEL AIRCRAFT 2011
Date: 22nd-30th July 2011
Location: city of Ploiesti, situated 60 km NE of Bucharest and 45 km from Bucharest-Otopeni International Airport
Airfirld name: Aerodrom Strejnic
Airfield location: 5 km West of Ploiesti
Elevation: 183 m
Main runway: 750m asphalt
150 x 900 m parallel grass
Heading 251
Model facility:
-Runway for F4C models, 750 m asphalt
-Flying day: from the sunrise to sunset
Organizers’ Officials
President of The Romanian Modelling Federation Mr. Mircea Radu BERCEANU
Director of Aviation Academy: Mr. Adrian MARINESCU
General Manager of the Contest Mr. Mihail ZANCIU
Treasurer Mrs. Georgeta PELIN
Flight Line Director Mr. Silvestru VITIKAN
Chief of computer service: Mr. Cristian MATICA
FAI Jury
Narve Jensen, Nor, President of the Jury
Matti Jyllila, FIN, Jury Member
Marius Conu, Rou, Jury Member
Reserve: Robin Gowler, GBR
F4C judges
Flight
1. Steve Quigly, IRL, Chief Judge
2. Sverre Moen, NOR
3. Vladimir Kolpakov, Rus
4. Andrei Petre ROU
5. Pierre Delrieu, FRA
R1. Thomas Ott, GER
R2. Lixandru Ion, Rou
Static 1 .
1. Graham Kennedy GBR Chief Judge
2. Agustin Sevilla Royo ESP
3. Pertti Paasi, FIN
Reserve
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Henrik Kristiansen, DEN
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Rasvan Bujor, ROU
Depending on the number of participants, we will either use one set of three judges or two sets of two judges.
F4C FAI European Championship Rules
European Championship will be run according to:
- FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Vol. ABR effective January 2011
- FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Vol. F4 flying scale model aircraft effective 2011
- FAI Code of Ethics
Anti doping
Quote from the FAI Anti-doping regulations:
If you regularly take medication prescribed by your doctor and this medication is on the WADA Prohibited List, you need to get a form called a TUE (therapeutic use exemption) filled out by your doctor. International level athletes must send the form to the FAI Secretariat, National level athletes send it to their National Air Sport Control.
Classes
- F4C
Weather condition
- Temperature, average: 250C
- Wind main heading: 250
- Sunrise: 05:30
- Sunset: 20:30
Official Schedule
July 22nd, Friday
-Arrival of participants, teams, judges, FAI Jury
-Registration of participants 10:00-19:00
-Unofficial training at the airfield 08:00-19:00
July 23rd , Saturday
-Arrival of participants
-Registration of participants 10:00-15:00
-Official training at the airfield 08:00-17:00
-Model processing 08:00-17:00
-Team Managers Meeting 16:00-17:00
-Opening ceremony (place to be decided) 18:00
July 24th, Sunday
-F4C static 08:00-19:00
-F4C 1st Round 11:00-19:00
July 25th, Monday
-F4C static 08:00-19:00
-F4C flights, end of 1st round, start of 2nd Round 08:00-19:00
July 26th, Tuesday
-F4C Static 08:00-19:00
-F4C flights 2nd round 08:00-19:00
July 27th, Wednesday
-F4C static 08:00-19:00
-F4C flights 3rd Round 08:00-19:00
July 28th , Thursday
-F4C Flights 3rd Round 08:00-19:00
July, 29th , Friday
-reserve day
-Prizegiving and closing ceremony (place to be decided) 17:00
-Banquet 20:00
July, 30th, Saturday
-Departure of participants after breakfast
RADIO FREQUENCIES
1. 35 MHz
2. 40 MHz
3. 2.4 GHz: 2400-2483.5 MHz; Using of 2,4 GHz is strongly reccomanded.
Hangar
Hangar to the competitor’s disposal will be available from July 22nd through July 30th 2011.
Each team will have a maintenance area with tables, chairs and 220V power supply.
Hangar will be protected and guarded round the clock.
Transportation from the hangar to flightline: within walking distance (100m):each competitor will transport his own model and equipment.
Participation
A National team may consist of:
-Team Manager
-Maximum 3 senior competitors
-Helpers and supporters
The 2009 reigning European Champion is invited to take part.
If he is not member of the national team, his score will not be considered in the team results.
Licensing
Each competitor, team manager and team manager assistant must possess a valid FAI License, valid 2011, issued by their NAC.
Classification and awards
There will be an individual classification and a team classification.
Winners will be awarded with medals, diplomas and cups.
Languages
Official contest languages are:
-English
-Romanian
Entry fees
-senior competitors 350 EUR
-TM, TM’s Assistant 350 EUR
-helper 70 EUR
-supporter 70 EUR
-press representative 0 EUR
The entry fee consists of participation card, information bulletins, and souvenirs
Accommodations
Hotel FORUM, 2**, 42 single and double rooms with air conditioner, TV, bathroom
-single room: 30 EUR/room/day, b&b
-double room: 33 EUR/room/day, b&b
Contact address:
Ploiesti, Str. Gh. Doja nr.215A
Tel: +40-244-595-628
Fax: +40-244-406-601
e-mail: rezervari@hotelforum.ro
Web: www.hotelforum.ro
Hostel VIVA, 78 places in doble and 4 or 6 bed rooms, with bathroom and TV.
-double room: 33 EUR/room/day, b&b
-4-6 bed room: 15 EUR/pers/day, b&b
Contact address:
Ploiesti, Str. Vagonului nr. 1B
Tel/fax: +40-244-520-997
e-mail: rezervari@hotelforum.ro (the same as for Hotel Forum)
Web: www.hostelviva.ro
Hotel Prahova Plaza 4*
-double room/night: 83 EUR, single or double use
-twin room/night: 96 EUR
Services included: accommodation, breakfast, VAT
Contact: office@deltatravel.ro
Tel: +40-21335-5315 / +40-31-409-5974
Fax: +40-21-803-0042
Hotel EUROPA 3*
-single room/night: 70 EUR
-double room/night: 80 EUR
Services included: accommodation, breakfast, VAT
Contact: : office@deltatravel.ro
Tel: +40-21335-5315 / +40-31-409-5974
Fax: +40-21-803-0042
Banquet: will take place on July 29th at 20:00 – place to be announced.
Banquet fee: 45 EUR/competitor, TM, TM’s Assistant, supporter, helper, guest.
Payment and banking information
Send the entry fees to the following bank account (EUR ONLY):
BANCA ROMANA PENTRU DEZVOLTARE-GROUPE SOCIETE GENERALE
SUCURSALA CALDERON COD 0003
Str.J.L.Calderon nr.31, sector 2, Bucuresti
COD SWIFT: BRDE ROBU
IN FAVOAREA: FEDERATIA ROMANA DE MODELISM
CONT IBAN: RO42BRDE410SV18443524100
Title: Ech F4C Strejnic fees from.........
All fees must be received by April 30th.
Entries received from May 1st to May 31st will be subject of 10% fine.
Entries received from June 1st to June 30th will be subject of 20% fine.
Entries received after July 1st will be subject of 30 % fine.
Payment is to be made by banking transfer.
The banking commission is in charge of sender, so that the whole amount of money from the entry form should be received in the Organizer’s bank account.
Payment by check is not accepted.
Meals
Lunch will be served at the field for ~11 EUR/pers/day.
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.
Model processing
Each competitor must present a valid FAI Specification Certificate for his model, according to FAI Sporting Code Volume ABR/Section 4 Aeromodelling.
Model aircraft not properly processed by NAC, must be processed by the organizer at a cost of 8 EUR for each model.
Each competitor must present a Competitors Declaration Form according to FAI Sporting Code Volume 4/Section 4 Aeromodelling (annex 6.E. page 72 of the scale rules).
National flag and anthem
The Team Manager is requested to bring one national flag of 1 x 1,5 m and a CD with national anthem.
The flag and anthem will be collected during the team’s registration and returned after the closing ceremony.
Documents for registration:
- Competitor’s FAI License valid for 2011
- A copy of team’s banking payment receipt
- One national flag 1 x 1,5 m
- One CD with national anthem
- Valid FAI certificates for the models
- Valid ID card
Fuel for models
The fuel for models can be shipped to the Organizers. The National Teams supply their own fuel
The address of the fuel storage will be announced.
Local fuel supplier: the Organizers will post contact details of a local fuel supplier for the competitors who do not want to ship the fuel, but want to order it locally.
Car rentals
We recommend Delta Travel Company for renting cars, as during past FAI events in Romania they were offering competitive prices.
For competitors arriving at Bucuresti-Otopeni “Henry Coanda” International Airport, most major car rental companies are present in the arrival hall.
Insurance
EU Citizens must bring European Health Insurance card.
Citizens from outside EU should provide their own health insurance to cover illness and travel insurance.
The Organizers are not responsible for any kind of injury, loss, theft or damage to people or property.
CONTACT ADDRESS:
FEDERATIA ROMANA DE MODELISM
O.P.-6, C.P.-56
Bucuresti, Romania
Tel/Fax: +40-21-316.24.54 / +40-31-805.74.71
E-mail: conu@rdsmail.ro / mzanciu@rdsmail.ro
The Organizing Committee
