2015 FAI F2 European Championships for Control Line Model Aircraft 22-29 August 2015 Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, Bulletin 1 The 2015 FAI F2 European Championships for Control Line Model Aircraft (juniors and seniors) will be organised by the Bulgarian Aeromodelling Federation (BAF) from 22-29 August, in the town of Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. www.f2abcd.com Bulgarian Aeromodelling Federation 188A, Slivnitsa blvd., ap.12 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria www.bfavio.com Competition Rules Classes : F2A, F2B, F2C and F2D European Championships will be run according to: - FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, Volume ABR 2015 Edition - FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Volume F2 Control Line model aircraft, 2015 Edition - FAI Code of Ethics - Anti-doping : As per rule B.3.7 of FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, Volume ABR 2015 Edition, any competitor who has to take any of the substances on the WADA Prohibited List for a medical condition must have a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) granted by the FAI. Valid FAI sporting licenses will be mandatory for each competitor, team manager, assistant team manager and mechanics. Only licenses which are registered on the FAI central database are valid. Official languages The official languages - English and Bulgarian. Visa requirements Visitors from most countries do not require a visa to enter Bulgaria. In case of doubt, please enquire in your own country. 1
Organisation President of the organising Committee General Director of the Championship Treasurer General Secretary Lodging Officer Internet and Website Manager Public Relation Preparation of the stadium FAI Jury Jo HALMAN (President) Yolanda GARCIA Lyubomir DONCHEV Reserve : Massimo SEMOLI Reserve : Rob OLIJVE Reserve : Hans Visser F2A Assen TANEV (Contest Director) Petko KICHEV (Head Judge & TT) Marian JURKOVIC (Binocular Judge) Yulia LAZARKOVA (Circle Marshall) Petar Petrov Sotir Lazarkov Valentin Savov Pepa Garabetova Kancho Kanev Tihomir Todorov Gergana Yaneva Dimitar Ganchev GBR ESP SUI NED NZL SVK F2B Mariyana GARABETOVA (Contest Director) Kiril GARABETOV (Circle A Marshall) Georgi APOSTOLOV (Circle B Marshall) F2B Panels of judges Serge DELABARDE (Chief Judge Panel A Franz OBERHUBER (Judge Panel A) Lillo CONDELLO (Judge Panel A) Joan MCINTYRE (Chief Judge Panel B) Sandor HAVRAN (Judge Panel B) Rotislav ROZBORIL (Judge Panel B) Reserve : Georgi APOSTOLOV F2C Valeriy KRAMARENKO (Contest Director) Milen TOTEV (Circle Marshall) F2C Panel of judges Robert FITZGERALD (Chief Judge) Derek HEATON Marek LESZCZAK Reserve : Luigi LANZONI FRA AUT ITA AUS HUN CZE UKR AUS GBR POL ITA 2
F2D Lyubomir BAKALOV (Contest Director) Vernon HUNT (Circle Marshall) GBR F2D Panel of judges Ingemar LARSSON (Chief Judge) SWE Pavol BARBARIC SVK Marta Sala REVERTE ESP Reserve : Vera PAVLOVA The different crews for each class will be organised with volunteers. Place: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, Island of Maritsa river. GPS: 42 10'50.71"N, 24 19'53.69"E. 3
Transport: You can reach Paradzhik: by car (freeway from Sofia 110 km, Plovdiv 40 km, Russe 370 km ); by train from Belgrade, Istanbul; Bucharest. Pazardzhik is on the railway from Europe, via Sofia, to Istanbul. by air to Sofia International Airport, then by car to Pazardzhik. Organized transportation from Sofia airport to Pazardzhik is possible. Schedule Saturday 22 th August Arrival F2A F2B F2C F2D Sunday 23 th August Processing, Official training, Opening ceremony Monday 24 th August 1st Round 1st Qualifying flights 1st Round Eliminating round Tuesday 25 th August 2nd Round 1st / 2 nd Qualifying 2nd Round Eliminating round flights Wednesday 26 th July 3rd Round 2nd Qualifying flights 3rd Round Eliminating Round Thursday 27 th August Free training Reserve day Reserve day Reserve day Reserve day Friday. 28 st August 4th Round Fly off rounds Semi finals, and finals Semi finals, and Finals Saturday 29 st August Departure The daily flying schedule will begin at 08.00 and will continue through the various rounds till 20.00. The organiser reserves the right to change the daily schedule if necessary. National Teams may consist of: Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, For F2A,B,D a maximum of 4 team members provided the 4 th team member is a Junior For F2C a maximum of 4 teams provided the 4 th team is a Junior team. F2D mechanics. Helpers Supporters. Classifications and awards There will be individual classifications for Seniors and for Juniors and one team classification. Winners will be awarded with FAI medals and diplomas and Organisers prizes. F2B Individual- FAI Championnat d Europe Don du Cercle Modéliste Rullicois present holder: Burger Igor (SVK) F2B Team Luciano Compostella Trophy present holder: Russia F2D Individual - Challenge Trophy present holder: Trifonov Igor (RUS) Weather Continental climate without big contrasts. Average temperature in August is 28 degrees. 4
Light wind north-west. Sunrise: 6.00 - Sunset: 20:00 Entry fees 250 Euros for the team manager or the team manager assistant 280 Euros per adult competitor F2A, F2C, F2D 300 Euros per adult competitor F2B 150 Euros per woman competitor Junior competitors - free of charge 60 Euros per F2D mechanic 30 Euros per supporter 50% Discount for second class The Preliminary Entry Form is attached to this Bulletin. Deadlines 1. Intent to enter team with number of competitors for each class (Preliminary Entry Form): 28 th February 2015 2. Official entry (Final Entry Form) including competitors names: 30 th April 2015 3. Receipt of all entry fees: 30 th April 2015 Entry fees submitted after 1 st May +10 % penalty. Any submitted after 15 th June + 20 % penalty. Entry fees will not be accepted on arrival. Protest fees All protests must be presented in writing to the Contest Director and must be accompanied by the deposit of a fee. The amount of this fee shall be 35 Euros. The deposit is returned only if the protest is upheld. Model aircraft fuel Fuel will be provided for the official flights in F2A and F2D classes. Fuel and components including training fuel for F2A and F2D will be available upon request; information and the Fuel Order Form will be delivered in Bulletin 2. Practice sites There are practise sites available on the competition site or within a 5 minute drive. Lodging Accommodation: A - Two stars hotel in double room per person: City center, shower, WC, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full board 41 EUR B - Two stars hotel in double room per person: City center, shower, WC, fridge, breakfast, lunch, dinner, WiFi. Full board 48 EUR 5
C - Three stars hotel in double room per person: City center, TV, shower, WC, fridge, breakfast, lunch, dinner, WiFi. Full board 55 EUR D - Four stars hotel in double room per person: City center, TV, shower, WC, fridge, breakfast, lunch, dinner, WiFi. Full board 65 EUR Camping: 6 Euro person/day; +3 Euro tent/day, Caravan/Camper +5 Euro/day A camping area with electricity, water, showers and toilet facilities is available on the site. Official Meals Breakfast on the site 4 Euros per person Lunch or dinner on the site (starter, main course) 8 Euros per person There will be drinks, snacks and food available to purchase on the field all the days of the Championships. Banquet: 35 Euros per person Insurance The Organiser will provide third party insurance cover to all participants for accidents involving injury to others or damage to property according to the host country s legislation. Participants should provide their own health insurance to cover accident and illness. Media and publicity: www.f2abcd.com official web site of European Championship Local and national media will be invited to cover F2 ECH Bulpfoto agency will provide everyday photos for medias. Bulletin 2 Bulletin 2 will be published 15 March 2015. Contact person: Sotir Lazarkov info@f2abcd.com slazarkov@gmail.com +359 88 8877665, +359 87 8877665 188A, Slivnitsa blvd., ap.12, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria www.f2abcd.com 6
2015 FAI F2 European Championships for Control Line Model Aircraft August 22 th - 29 th August 2015, Pazardzhik, Bulgaria P R E L I M I N A R Y E N T R Y F O R M NATIONAL AERO CLUB :... ADDRESS :... CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS... tel.:... fax...... E-mail: TEAM MANAGER TEAM MANAGER ASSISTANT SENIOR COMPETITORS F2A JUNIOR COMPETITOR F2A SENIOR COMPETITORS F2B JUNIOR COMPETITOR F2B SENIOR COMPETITORS F2C JUNIOR COMPETITORS F2C SENIOR COMPETITORS F2D JUNIOR COMPETITOR F2D MECHANICS F2D HELPERS, SUPPORTERS OTHERS Persons - Hotel Persons - Camping TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS Number of persons This preliminary entry form should be sent not later than 28 st February 2015. to e-mail: info@f2abcd.com 7