2023 FAI F5J World Championship for Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders, seniors and juniors will be organised by the Bulgarian Aeromodelling Federation and Modelclub Ikar from 13-19 August 2023, Dupnitsa, Bulgaria.
Competition Rules
Class F5J seniors and juniors
World Championships will be run according to:
- FAI Sporting Code Section 4 – CIAM General Rules 2023 Edition
- FAI Sporting Code Section 4, Aeromodelling Volume F5 Radio Control Electric Powered Model Aircraft, 2023 Edition
- FAI Code of Ethics
- FAI anti-doping regulations
Valid FAI sporting licenses will be mandatory for each competitor, team manager. Only licenses which are registered on the FAI central database are valid.
Entry fees
- 300 EUR for the team manager
- 300 EUR per adult male competitor
- 150 EUR per woman competitor
- 150 EUR junior competitor
- 70 EUR per helper, supporter
Protest fees
Deadlines
- Intent to enter team with number of senior and junior competitors (Preliminary Entry Form): 15 March 2023
- Official entry (Final Entry Form) including competitors names: 15 May 2023 3. Receipt of all entry fees: 15 May 2023
- Entry fees submitted after 15 June 2023 +10 % penalty. Any submitted after 15 July 2023 + 20 % penalty.
Entry fees will not be accepted on arrival.
Classifications and awards
FAI medals and FAI diplomas for 1-2-3 individuals (seniors, female and juniors) and teams (3 seniors, 1 female and 1 juniors including the Team Manager) will be awarded. Additional organizer prizes will be awarded. In order to award the title of Junior World Champion, junior competitors from at least four nations must participate in the class. In order to award the title of Female World Champion, female competitors from at least four nations must participate in the class.
For the team ranking the best three results of the team (3 competitors and 1 female) will be considered.
Frequencies: 2.4 GHz
National teams and competitors
Senior team may consist of:
- team manager, assistant team manager
- 3 senior competitors
- 1 female competitor
Junior team may consist of:
- team manager, assistant team manager
- 3 junior competitors (age limit 18 years in 2023)
- 1 junior female competitor (age limit 18 years in 2023) − official helpers and supporters
Section for UAV regulations
Anti-doping
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.