F.A.I. EUROPEAN FLYING SCALE MODELS CHAMPIONSHIP F4C
The Portuguese Aeromodelling Federation - Aero Club of Portugal invites all European FAI affiliated National Air Sport Control organizations to join with a team and to participate in the European Championship for F4C class, Radio Control Scale for the year of 2005, in the following conditions:
DATES:
Effective : from 28th August to 4th September 2005.
LOCATION
Pombal - delightful old town located 150 km to the north of Lisboa, the portuguese capital.
Maps of Portugal and the region of Pombal and from the layout and the flying field will be included in this Bulletin .
It is possible to practise in the tracks of Pombal from the 25th to 28th August.
The competition site is at an altitude of 76 metres above sea level.
LAT : 39:54:25N - LON : 08:37:26W ( center of Pombal )
Two asphaltic runway crossed with 120 X 12 meters and 250 X 12 meters, located 5 km. from Pombal.
Pilot/caller area, Judges area , flightline central marquee, transmitter pound, competitors team area, spectators area, car parking area, bar, toilets, first aid and other services.
One hangar of 20 X 20 meters will be at the disposal of competitors, with tables of 1x2 meters for each competitor.
The International Jury will be composed by:
President - Narve Jensen - CIAM Sub-committee Chairman
1st Member - Yolanda Losada - CIAM Delegate of Spain
2nd Member – J.Loureiro de Sousa – CIAM Portuguese Delegate
Reserve member : Antonio Coco Mota – ESP
Reserve member : Peter Kalloff - SWE
Every National Aero Club, member of the FAI, may join the competition with a team of 3 competitors in F4C, plus team manager, assistant team manager and helpers, as allowed in the 2005 FAI Sporting Code, Section 4. Each country’s supporters are also invited to attend.
The reigning European Champion in class F4C, is invited to join the competition.
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FINAL ENTRIES
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IOC |
Country |
Name |
Model |
Function |
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1 |
AUT |
AUSTRIA |
JASKIEL ADAM |
ZLIN 526 AFS AKROBAT SPECIAL |
Competitor |
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2 |
NOR |
NORWAY |
THOR ARNE SOLBERG |
DH 1A |
Competitor |
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NOR |
NORWAY |
PAL ANTHONISEN |
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TM |
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NOR |
NORWAY |
BIRGER JUUL |
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Helper |
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3 |
GBR |
GREAT BRITAIN |
PETE MCDERMOTT |
SOPWITH SNIPE |
Competitor |
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4 |
GBR |
GREAT BRITAIN |
MICK REEVES |
SOPWITH 1 1/2 STRUTTER |
Competitor |
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5 |
GBR |
GREAT BRITAIN |
ALEX KENNEDY |
TIGER MOTH |
Competitor |
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GBR |
GREAT BRITAIN |
MIKE GOLDBY |
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TM |
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GBR |
GREAT BRITAIN |
KATH MCDERMOTT |
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Supporter |
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GBR |
GREAT BRITAIN |
SANDIE REEVES |
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Supporter |
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6 |
CZE |
CZECH REPUBLIC |
PAVEL FENCL |
ANTONOV NA-2 |
Competitor+TM |
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7 |
CZE |
CZECH REPUBLIC |
KAREL VODESIL |
BRISTOL F2B FIGHTER |
Competitor |
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8 |
CZE |
CZECH REPUBLIC |
DUSAN BARINA |
WESTLAND LYSANDER MK IV |
Competitor |
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CZE |
CZECH REPUBLIC |
MARTA FENCLOVA |
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Helper |
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CZE |
CZECH REPUBLIC |
ANDREA VODESSILOVA |
|
Helper |
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CZE |
CZECH REPUBLIC |
MARTIN NEDOJEDLY |
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Helper |
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9 |
GER |
GERMANY |
THOMAS OTT |
BUCKER 181 |
Competitor |
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GER |
GERMANY |
WERNER OTT |
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Team Manager |
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10 |
ITA |
ITALY |
DE MARCHI LUCA |
AERMACCHI MB 339 P.A.N. |
Competitor |
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11 |
ITA |
ITALY |
SANTUCCI PIERO |
MORANE A1 |
Competitor |
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12 |
ITA |
ITALY |
INGA MARCO |
TIGER MOTH DH82A |
Competitor |
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ITA |
ITALY |
BERTINI MAURIZIO |
|
Team Manager |
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ITA |
ITALY |
MINICI ANGELO |
|
Helper |
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ITA |
ITALY |
NOTTOLINI GIUSEPPE |
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Helper |
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13 |
SUI |
SWITZERLAND |
LUTHI ANDREAS |
BUCKER "ANTARES" |
Competitor |
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14 |
SUI |
SWITZERLAND |
SCHILT MAX |
K+W C3603 |
Competitor+TM |
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15 |
SUI |
SWITZERLAND |
FISCHER GODI |
PILATUS P3-05 |
Competitor |
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16 |
ESP |
SPAIN |
LUIS FERNANDO ORGAZ |
DE HAVILLAND TIGER MOTH |
Competitor |
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17 |
ESP |
SPAIN |
JUAN MORAGA ALCAIDE |
DE HAVILLAND DH4 AIRCO |
Competitor |
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18 |
ESP |
SPAIN |
ARTURO TORRES ROCHA |
BRISTOL F2B HISPANO ENGINE |
Competitor |
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ESP |
SPAIN |
LUIS GOMEZ-CORNEJO DIEZ |
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Team Manager |
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ESP |
SPAIN |
ANGEL LUIS DE MESA |
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Helper |
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ESP |
SPAIN |
VICTOR DIAZ AMARO |
|
Helper |
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ESP |
SPAIN |
VICTOR MACHO ESTRADA |
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Helper |
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ESP |
SPAIN |
JOSE DURA OLMOS |
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Helper |
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ESP |
SPAIN |
ANGEL ROMERO FONTFRIA |
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Supporter |
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ESP |
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AURELIA PAZ CONDE |
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Supporter |
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19 |
FRA |
FRANCE |
LEVY MARC |
FOUGA MAGISTER |
Competitor |
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20 |
FRA |
FRANCE |
NIETO ROGER |
HEINKEL 219 |
Competitor |
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21 |
FRA |
FRANCE |
RENOU DANIEL |
PIPER L- 4H |
Competitor |
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FRA |
FRANCE |
LAFFITE ANDRÉ |
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Team Manager |
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FRA |
FRANCE |
LAFFITE JEANNE |
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Helper |
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FRA |
FRANCE |
NIETO MICHELE |
|
Helper |
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FRA |
FRANCE |
COCHARD MONIQUE |
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Helper |
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22 |
POR |
PORTUGAL |
PEDRO MACEDO |
PAULISTINHA |
Competitor |
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23 |
POR |
PORTUGAL |
DANIEL MAIA |
CESSNA 182 SKYLANE |
Competitor |
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24 |
POR |
PORTUGAL |
HUGO MARTINS |
CESSNA 182 SKYLANE |
Competitor |
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POR |
PORTUGAL |
J. PEREIRA DA COSTA |
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Team Manager |
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POR |
PORTUGAL |
JOSÉ MAIA |
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Helper |
Order: date of inscription
NATIONAL FLAGS AND NATIONAL ANTHEM
All national teams must bring a national flag and his national anthem. They must be given to the Secretariat of the competition on arrival and registration. All flags and national anthems will be returned to the Team Managers on departure, after the Closing Ceremony and before the banquet, at our Secretariat .
RULES
FAI Sporting Code, Section 4 (2005 edition) and amendments.
Each Competitor and Team Manager must have a valid FAI Licence.
INSURANCES
Organizers will provide a third part insurance to cover all registered participants during the competition. The organizers are not responsible for any other injury, loss, theft or damage to persons or property.
All protests must be presented in writing to the Contest Director at the competition and must be accompanied by a fee of 30 Euros. This fee is returned only if the protest is upheld.
AWARDS
Trophies for the top 3 classifications ( both individual and team ) in each class.
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be given to all competitors classified on the first, second and third places ( both individual and team classifications ).
Souvenirs for all competitors, helpers and supporters, and a diploma of participation for each competitor and team manager.
In annex you will find the detailed schedule.
28th August - Sunday - - arrival and registration - unofficial practice
29th August - Monday - arrival and registration - official practice
30th August - Tuesday - Official practice – processing – briefings – Open ceremony - Reception
31th August - Wednesday - Flights and Static Judging
1st September - Thrusday – Flights and Static Judging
2nd September - Friday – Flights and Static Judging
3rd September - Saturday – Rain day – Touring trip - Prize giving - Closing Ceremony - Banquet
4th September - Sunday - Departure of participants
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
English and Portuguese
The allowed frequencies for radio control model aircraft in Portugal run from 35,010 Mhz to 35,200 Mhz. Other frequencies may be used at each competitors’ own risk.
Scanning of frequencies will be made systematically during all the competition.
There will be a bar opened to the public during all the competition (paid service) on the flight site. The organization will provide lunches at the field, if expressed in the final entry form.
CLOSING CEREMONY AND BANQUET
The closing ceremony will be carried out on the airfield.
The banquet will take place at a restaurant, on the last day of the competition and it will cost 60 Euros per person. You can buy the ticket to the banquet, on the secretariat.
TRANSPORTATION OF PEOPLE
The organizers will provide daily transportation for jury and judges between the hotel and the flying site .
Competitors can take their cars to the flying site and park in the reserved area. Directions to the flying site will be clearly marked. The final information bulletin issued by the organization will show and describe methods of arrival to the town and to the flight site.
All vehicles must have an organization badge on the right side of the windshield, in order to enter in the reserved car park.
TRANSPORTATION OF MODELS
The organizers will provide transportation of the model containers from Lisboa International Airport to the flying site and return, as expressed in the Final Entry Form, paid service at a rate of 140 euros / by container / both ways.
FUEL
It is possible to buy fuel that will be sold by Morgan Fuels representative in Portugal, Helivoo,Lda. Available in many qualities and percentages of nitro.
Cool Power Fuel ( US gallon ):
- 5% nitro ............ 19€
- 10% nitro............ 22€
- 15% nitro..……... 26€
- 30% nitro.……… 39€
You may pick up the fuel you command in the later bulletin emission, on the secretariat .
It will be possible to rent a car at international airports:
Lisboa Airport Reservation Call Centre / Porto Airport Reservation Call Centre
Tel: + 351 + 800 201 002 Tel: + 351 + 800 201 002
For vans should be contacted the location of renting (see www.avis.com.pt for details).
When renting a car you must refer the code number reserved for the 2005 European Championships RC Scale – U185101 - to be included in the enterprise price table accord. You must have a credit card like Visa, Mastercard or others.
It will be possible to rent a car at POMBAL :
Tel: + 351 + 236 244 214
Fax : + 351 + 236 215 358
Email : geral@pombalrent.com
TOUR
The organization is planning a sightseeing trip to the surroundings of Pombal, on the reserve day.
ENTRY FEES
BASIC ENTRY FEES
Competitors, Team managers, Assistant Team Managers …………………. 385 €
Helpers / mechanics and supporters…………………………….……………… 75 €
Basic entry fees include competition entry fees, souvenirs, touring information, t-shirt, cap, Bulletin n.º 4 , ECF405 Magazine and a poster. Includes also access to flight site, Opening Ceremony and reception.
Late payments of Fees, lodgement, banquet and other fees will be penalised with a surcharge of 30% of the normal prices.
Sunrise – 05.21 UTC Sunset - 19.54 UTC
Temperature - Maximum - 23,8 º C / Average month temperature – 19,4 º C
Total monthly precipitation – 11,9 mm
Frequency of wind direction – 25,2 % N
Average wind speed ( N ) – 9,8 km/h
Altitude – 76 m
Most international airlines have regular services to Lisboa ( Lisbon ) International Airport. If you come by car you may enter the country by Vilar Formoso border in the North East side or by Elvas – Caia border in the East side, both served by highway directly to the competition site.
All the forms of Final Entry must be sent to the following contact address and person.
Federação Portuguesa de Aeromodelismo
1511- 613 Lisboa
Portugal
Phone : + 351+ 217 166 812
Fax : +351 + 217 166 815
Email : fpam@fpam.pt
Website : www.fpam.pt/ecf405
The original of all forms you have sent to us, must be sent by postal mail, and validated by your NAC.
Don’t forget your FAI Licence.
Bulletin 4 will be given at arrival.
Annex to this Bulletin 3 :
Schedule
Panel of Jury and Judges
- Train time table
- Transfers Advices
- Triple map