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2000 local regs V4</SPAN>,
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May 2000</SPAN>
LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR THE EUROPEAN MICROLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Levroux – 36 Indre – France
19 – 26 August 2000
ORGANISED
BY : EURO ULM 2000 Association
ON
BEHALF OF THE FÉDÉRATION AÉRONAUTIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
Organiser Address: Grange Blonde F 36110 LEVROUX France
Tel: 00 33 2 54 35 70 66
FAX: 00 33 2 54 35 11 61
e-mail: denise.lacote@laposte.net
(reception and logistics) ffplum@club-internet.fr
(competition)
AUTHORITY.
These Local Regulations are to be used in conjunction with
the General Section and Section 10 of the FAI Sporting Code which shall take
precedence over the Local Regulation wording if there is ambiguity
Abbreviations :
EMC: European Microlight Championships
A3: Sporting Code Section 10 Annex 3
TBD: to be decided
Note: "Classic Classes" are WSC, WTS, FSC
and FTS Classes.
Content
1. Section to All Classes
1.1. General Definitions
1.2. Championship Classes
1.3. General Competition Rules
1.4. Flying and Safety Regulations
1.5. Championships Tasks
1.6. Scoring
2. Section to Classic Classes
2.1 Definitions
2.2 Contest Numbers
2.3. Equipment
2.4. Flight Control
2.5. Flying the Tasks
2.6. Winning
3. Section to PPGs
3.1. Definitions
3.2. Contest numbers
3.3. Equipment
3.4. Flight Control
3.5. Flying the tasks
3.6 Scoring Method
Section 1
Applies to All
Classes
1.GENERAL
1.1.1. The
purpose of the championships is to provide good and satisfying contest flying
in order to determine the champion in each class and to reinforce friendship
amongst pilots and nations (S10-4.2).
1.1.2. PROGRAMME
Training, aircraft inspection, registration 15 – 18 august 2000
Opening Ceremony 18 august 2000
First Competition briefing 19 august 2000
Contest Flying Days 19 – 25 august 2000
Closing Ceremony, Prizegiving 26 august 2000
1.1.3. OFFICIALS
Director Patrice
BARCOUDA
Deputy Director Michel
LACOTE
PPG Director Alain
BARTHERE
International Jury : Miroslaw
Rodzewicz (President), Tomas BACKMAN, Gerhart GERECHT
1.1.4. ENTRY
The Championships are open to all Active Member and Associate Member
countries of FAI who may enter 5 pilots (no more) in each classic class and 6
pilots (no more) in PPG class.
Entries must be made on the official Entry Form.
If applications, with fees paid, are received after limit date, the entry
may be refused.
Entry fee is :
·
300 USD for pilot in each class except in FSC class
entry fee is 200 USD
·
200 USD for each co-pilot
·
100 USD for each Team Leaders and accompanying
persons.
·
200 USD for pilot in autogyro class (in demonstration
for the first time)
Entry fee includes
·
Competition operations (setting, controlling and
evaluating the tasks)
·
All competition materials (maps, films, task
descriptions, control point atlases, etc.)
·
Free use of the airport and free entry to all official
events.
·
Camping place for each team with water, electricity and
one tent
·
Preferential prices to eat
Entry fee is to be transferred before 15th July to the
bank account specified on the Entry Form.
1.1.5. INSURANCE
Third party insurance is obligatory, personal accident insurance for the team
members and CASCO type insurance of the aircraft is highly recommended.
The Organiser accepts no responsibility for accidents and damages related to
the Championships either caused or suffered. Documentary proof of insurance as
specified on the Entry Form must be presented to the Organisers at
Registration.
1.1.6.LANGUAGE
The official language of the Championships is English.
1.1.7. MEDALS AND
PRIZES
FAI medals will be awarded to
- Pilots placed first, second and third in each class with Diplomas for
those placed fourth to tenth.
- National teams placed first in Classic and in PPG Classes,
Trophies may also be awarded for outstanding achievements
The "Silence Cup" will be awarded to the most silent aircraft
in each class under conditions published in the Championship Bulletins.
1.2.CHAMPIONSHIP
CLASSES
1.2.1. The
Championships may be held in the following classes (S10-1.3):
WSC Flexwing Solo Class:
One or two seat aircraft flown solo and having a maximum weight at take off not
exceeding 300 kg.
WTS Flexwing Two Seater Class:
Two seat aircraft flown with two persons and having a maximum weight at take
off not exceeding 450 kg.
FSC Fixed Wing Solo Class: One
or two seat fixed wing aircraft with moveable aerodynamic controls flown solo
and having a maximum weight at take off not exceeding 300 kg.
FTS Fixed Wing Two Seater
Class: Two seat fixed wing aircraft with moveable aerodynamic controls
flown with two persons and having a maximum weight at take off not exceeding
450 kg.
PPG Powered Paraglider Class:
Foot launched powered paraglider flown solo.
1.2.2. Two-seat
aircraft flown by a crew of 2 must be flown by the same 2 persons throughout
the championships.
1.2.3. Each class
is a championship in its own right and as far as possible interference of one
class by another shall be avoided.
1.2.4.
Sub-classes: There will be no sub classes at the EMC.
1.2.5. CLASS VIABILITY (S10-4.3.2)
For the EMC to be valid, there must be no less than 8 participants
from 4 countries in a class, with entry fees paid
1.3. GENERAL
COMPETITON RULES
1.3.1. REGISTRATION
On arrival the team leader and members shall report to the
Registration Office to have their documents checked and to receive
supplementary regulations and information. The following documents are
required:
- Pilot Licence and qualifications
- Evidence of competitor's nationality
- Valid FAI Sporting Licence for pilot and navigator
- Aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly
- Evidence of conformity to class rules
- Certificate of Insurance as detailed on Entry Form
- Receipt for payment of entry fees.
The Registration Office will be open as indicated on the information
board.
1.3.2. PILOT AND
NAVIGATOR QUALIFICATIONS
A competing pilot shall be of sufficient standard to meet the demands
of an international competition and hold a valid pilot licence or equivalent
certificate. He must hold an FAI Sporting Licence issued by his own NAC. The
navigator must have reached the age of 14 years and hold a sporting licence.
1.3.3. AIRCRAFT
AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
Aircraft and equipment provided by the competitor must be of a performance
and standard suitable for the event.
1.3.3.1. Each
aircraft must possess a valid Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly not
excluding competition flying. This document must be issued in or accepted by
the country of origin of the aircraft or the country entering it or the country
of the organisers. The aircraft must comply with the FAI definition of a
microlight (S10-1.2.1/1.2.2).
1.3.3.2. The
aircraft shall fly throughout the championships as a single structural entity
using the same set of components as used on the first day (S10-4.19.4 - Damage
to an aircraft) except that propellers may be changed provided that the weight
limit is not exceeded and the Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly is
not invalidated.
1.3.3.3. All
aircraft must be made available during the Registration period for an
acceptance check in the configuration in which they will be flown. The
organisers have the right to inspect for class conformity and airworthiness
and, if necessary, ground any aircraft for safety reasons at any time during
the event.
1.3.3.4. All
aircraft must be equipped with a simple method of sealing the fuel tank when
required.
1.3.4. CONTEST
NUMBERS: see 2.2. and 3.2.
1.3.5. TEAM LEADER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The team leader is the liaison between the organisers and his team. He is
responsible for the proper conduct of his team members, for ensuring that they
do not fly if ill or suffering from any disability which might endanger the
safety of others and that they have read and understand the rules.
1.3.6. STATUS OF
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Once competition flying on the first day has started no rules or
regulations may be changed. Any additional requirements within the rules needed
during the event will not be retrospective. Competitors may not be substituted,
change to another class nor change their aircraft (S10-4.19.4).
1.3.7. REST DAYS
will only be held on the account of bad weather or unforeseen emergency.
1.3.8. COMPLAINTS AND
PROTESTS
A competitor who is dissastisfied on any matter may, through his team
leader, make a complaint in writing to the Director. Complaints shall be made,
and dealt with, without delay. If he is dissatisfied with decision, the Team
Leader may make a protest to the director in writing, within the time limits of
12 hours after publication of the provisional task results, except that after
the last contest task it is 2 hours. The protest fee is 40 USD.
1.4. FLYING AND
SAFETY REGULATIONS
1.4.1. BRIEFING
Briefings will be held for team leaders and/or
competitors on each flying day. All briefing will be in English and French and
will be recorded on video tape.Full task details, met information, flight
safety requirements, and details of any prohibited or restricted flying areas
will be given in writing, as a minimum, to team leaders. The time and place for
briefing meetings and any postponements will be prominently displayed. Briefing
may be postponed from the set time in the event of bad weather.
1.4.1.1. Flight
safety requirements given at briefing carry the status of regulations.
1.4.1.2. Team Leaders'
meetings, in addition to briefings, may be called by the Director, but shall be
held within 18 hours if requested by five or more team leaders.
1.4.2. COMPLIANCE
WITH THE LAW
Each competitor is required to conform to the laws and to the rules of
the air of the country in which the championships are held
1.4.3. PREPARATION
FOR FLIGHT
Each aircraft shall be given a pre-flight check by its pilot and may not
be flown unless it is serviceable.
1.4.4. FLIGHT
LIMITATIONS
Each aircraft shall be flown within the limitations of its Certificate of
Airworthiness or Permit to Fly. Any manoeuvre hazardous to other competitors or
the public shall be avoided. Unauthorised aerobatics are prohibited.
1.4.5. DAMAGE TO A
COMPETING AIRCRAFT
Any damage shall be reported to the Director without delay and the
aircraft may then be repaired. Any replacement parts must conform to the
original specifications. Change of major parts such as a wing or engine
may incur a penalty.
1.4.5.1. An
aircraft may be replaced by pemission of the Director if damage has resulted
through no fault of the pilot. Replacement may be only by an identical make or
model or by an aircraft of similar or lower performance and eligible to fly in
the same class.
1.4.6. TEST AND OTHER
FLYING
No competitor may take-off on a competition day
from the contest site without the permission of the Director. Permission may be
given for a test flight but if the task for that class has started the pilot
must land and make a competition take-off on the task. Practising prior to a
precision landing is not permitted.
1.4.7. Protective
equipment: refer to para 2.3. and 3.4.1.
1.4.8. FITNESS
A pilot may not fly unless fit. Any injury, drugs or medication
taken, which might affect the pilot's performance in the air, must be reported
to the Director before flying.
During the whole duration of the EMC2000, and in full
conformity with international sportive rules and regulations, a doping control
may be undertaken on any competitor at any moment. All relevant information can
be found on the FAI Web site : www.fai.org/medical
The competitors have to chek by themselves on rules against
doping with their national authorities. Every nation has the full responsibility
to fight against doping.
The decision of doping control can be taken by the organizer
or imposed by the French authority.
1.4.9. AIRFIELD
DISCIPLINE
Marshalling signals and circuit and landing patterns will be given at
briefing and must be complied with. Non compliance will be penalised.
1.4.10. COLLISION
AVOIDANCE
A proper look-out must be kept at all times. An aircraft joining
another in a thermal shall circle in the same direction as that established by
the first regardless of height separation.
1.4.10.1.A
competitor involved in collision in the air must not continue the flight if the
structural integrity of the aircraft is in doubt.
1.4.11. CLOUD FLYING
Cloud flying is prohibited and aircraft may not carry gyro
instruments or other equipment permitting flight without visual reference to
the ground.
1.4.12.
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS:
1.4.12.1. Radios,
VOR, GPS and similar electronic navigation aids are prohibited. The
normal penalty is disqualification from the competition. ELT's without voice
transmission capability are permitted.
Mobile phones may be carried in a pre-declared sealed container for use
solely in the event of an emergency. The director must be immediately
informed if the seal is broken.
1.4.12.2. IGC approved
GNSS flight recorders are permitted and encouraged, so long as it is
satisfactorily demonstrated that the pilot or crew has no possible in-flight
access to any information it may be capable of displaying, eg by securing it
inside a sealed opaque container.
Before each task the Director will ask
marshals to check for infringements.
1.4.13. EXTERNAL AID
TO COMPETITORS
Any help in navigation or thermal location by non-competing aircraft,
including competing aircraft not carrying out the task of their own class is
prohibited. This is to ensure as far as possible that the competition is
between individual competitors neither helped nor controlled by external aids.
1.5. CHAMPIONSHIP
TASKS
1.5.1. GENERAL
1.5.1.1 To count
as a championship task all competitors in the class concerned will be given the
opportunity to have at least one contest flight with time to carry out the
task.
1.5.1.2. A task
for each class may be different and a task may be set for all classes.
1.5.1.3. A competitor
will generally be allowed only one take-off for each task and the task may be
flown once only. Exceptions and penalties will be specified in the Task
Description.
1.5.1.4.
Precision tasks may be combined with other tasks or set separately.
1.5.1.5. TASK PERIOD
Times for take-off, closing of take-off windows, turn points and last
landing will be displayed in writing. If the start is delayed, given times will
be correspondingly delayed.
1.5.1.6. TASK
SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION
The Director may suspend flying after take-offs have started, if to
continue is dangerous. If the period of suspension is sufficiently long to give
an unfair advantage to any competitor, the task shall be cancelled. Once
all competitors in a class have taken off or had the opportunity to do so, the
task will not be cancelled except for reasons of force majeure.
1.5.1.7. TYPES OF
TASKS
Only the tasks listed in Section 10, Annex 4 will
be used:
A. Flight planning, navigation estimated time and speed. No
fuel limitation.
B. Fuel economy, speed range, duration. Fuel limited to 15 kg or less.
C. Precision
A catalogue of tasks implemented
during the EMC is attached in annex
1.5.2.
FLYING THE TASKS
1.5.2.1 Any part
of a competition task may be flown either
a. along a set course in the direction specified at the briefing,
b. along an in flight decided course in the direction selected by the
pilot,
c. according to a local pattern specified at the briefing.
The resulting complete task is the combination of the above.
1.5.2.2. Order of
take off may be
- a scheduled take off order, balloted by the Organiser,
- open window,
- current championship or reverse championship order
The actual scheduled take off order is annexed to the relevant Task
Description.
1.5.2.3. If a
touch and go is required in order to separate parts of a task, details will be
given in the Task Description/on the briefing.
1.5.2.4. OUTLANDINGS
If a pilot lands away from the goal field or from base he must inform
the organisers by telephone with the minimum delay and at latest by the closing
time of the task. He may fly home or return by road, having obtained
evidence of the landing place. On return to base the pilot must report
immediately to Control. Failure to follow this procedure without good reason
may result in no score for the task, charges for any rescue services called
out, or disqualification.
1.5.2.5. FLIGHT
BOUNDARIES
Flights terminating beyond the boundaries of the organiser's country
shall score only to the point where a straight line between the start point or
last turn point and the landing place last cuts the boundary, unless permission
is given at briefing to cross such boundaries.
1.5.2.6. EMERGENCIES
A competitor landing to help an injured pilot should not, at the
discretion of the Director, be disadvantaged by this action.
1.5.3. CONTROL OF
TASK FLIGHTS.
1.5.3.1. Control
of Class conformity: 2.1.2.
1.5.3.2. Control of the performance
a. Distance measurements: 2.4.2. and 3.4.2.
b. Timing on
airfields and touch and go points: by marshals. At the EMC No data back cameras
will be used. All times are given,
taken and calculated in local time.
c. Fuel measurement for tasks with limited fuel: 2.4.1. and
3.4.3.1.
Measured fuel quantities include oil where it is mixed with petrol.
1.5.3.3. Control
of Accuracy
a. Landing accuracy will be verified by video cameras.
b. Time accuracy will be controlled by Marshals at gates. Gates are
- Public gates, in declared geographical points of the terrain. The height of
crossing will be briefed.
- Hidden gates, situated on certain sections of the course. The height to
be kept along the certain section of the course will be briefed.
c. Space accuracy will be controlled by control points to be visited. A
control point can be
- A public turn point, which can be
- A declared geographical point of the terrain,
- A landing marker,
- A kicking stick (PPGs),
- A hidden control point, designated with canvas markers and laid out somewhere
onto the course.
Reaching a turn point is verified by photos or by the symbol and position
recorded on the task sheet by the competitor or by a Marshall's report.
Any special rule will be annexed to the Task Description.
1.5.3.4. If the pilot
fails to provide satisfactory or correct evidence according to the requirements
above but has GNSS flight recorder evidence, and proof the flight recorder was
physically in the aircraft in question, then, at the discretion of the
competition director, this may be used as an alternative form of proof.
1.6. SCORING
1.6.1. General
1.6.1.1. The
overall results will be computed from the sum of the task scores for each
competitor, the winner having the highest total score in the class.
1.6.1.2. A score
given to a competitor shall be expressed to the nearest whole number, 0.5 being
rounded up.
1.6.1.3. All
distances are rounded up to the nearest 0.5 km. All times are taken to hours,
minutes and seconds.
1.6.1.4. A pilot
who did not fly scores zero and will be marked DNF on the score sheet. A pilot
who is disqualified will be marked DSQ
1.6.1.5.
Deduction of penalty points shall be made after scoring for that task is
completed.
1.6.1.6. If
a pilot's score is for any reason negative including penalties his score for
the task will be taken as zero. Negative scores will not be carried forward.
1.6.1.7. The
following standard symbols will be used for scoring :
V = Speed, D = Distance, T
= Time
1.6.1.8. Score sheets are to be titled with the Championship class, task name,
date and time of publication, and shall be marked PROVISIONAL or
OFFICIAL. Official score sheets shall be countersigned as such by the
competition director.
1.6.2. PENALTIES
1.6.2.1. In
general, any infringement of any flying, safety or task regulation will result
in penalty.
1.6.2.2. Actions
which will normally result in disqualification:
a. Bringing the event, its organisers, the FAI or the sporting code into
disrepute. The use of hostile 'tactical protests' falls into this
category.
b. The use of performance enhancing drugs.
c. Unauthorised interference with an aircraft in a Secure Area.
d. Flight outside the specified flight envelope of the aircraft or
dangerous flying.
e. Flight or attempted flight with prohibited equipment.
f. Unauthorised assistance during a task.
Section 2.
Applies to Classic Classes (WSC, WTS, FSC
& FTS)
2.1. DEFINITIONS:
see Annex 1 to Section 10
2.1.1. All
aircraft will be expected to have a still air range of 250 km.
2.1.2. Control of
Class Conformity:
2.1.2.1. The
Organisers may require a weight measurement from any aircraft at any suitable
time in the configuration it flew on the first competition day. The take-off
weight is the weight of the aircraft ready to fly including pilot(s), fuel, and
any supplementary equipment. The take-off weight must not exceed the limit for
the class in which it is flown.
All aircraft in the classic classes will be
weighed before the event, and any aircraft may be weighed again at any time in
the championship.
2.1.2.2. The
penalty for aircraft not capable to take off from within the deck may range
up : 20% penalty of task score.
2.2. CONTEST NUMBERS
The numbers or letters supplied by the organisers shall be displayed
on a suitable space on the underside of the wing with their top towards
the leading edge, and on the pilot's helmet. Identification may also be
required on the fin or rudder. The underside wing
number shall be of a colour contrasting to the background.
2.3. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
A protective helmet must be worn on all flights unless this restricts
vision from within an enclosed cockpit canopy with supine seating. An emergency
parachute system is highly recommended.
2.4. FLIGHT CONTROL
2.4.1. FUEL
MEASUREMENT
2.4.1.1. The fuel
for Classic Classes will be measured by volume. Refuelling will be in the
order and in accordance with the instructions given at briefing. Failure of the
aircraft to be present on time may result in penalty for the pilot.
2.4.1.2.
Competitors must be able to demonstrate that their aircraft tanks are empty and
that fuel lines are no longer than normal.
2.4.2. DISTANCE
MEASUREMENTS
Distance will be measured for all competitors on the same official map, of
a scale of 1:200 000. Measurement will be made to the nearest 0,5 km.
2.4.3. TIMING
Times measured at hidden points (hidden gates) will be considered as
correct if the time of crossing falls within the margin declared on the Task
Description.
2.4.4. SCORING
Cross country tasks.
The maximum score may be up to 1000 points per task and is calculated as
follows :
P = Q/Qmax x 1000
where: Q = pilot score, Q max = best score for the task, P = Total
score
Precision landing tasks with engine stopped:
Maximum score 250 points. The score P will be the value of the zone
in which the main wheels touch down and remain in contact with the
ground. If the aircraft bounces, it will be the lowest value of the zones
entered. Touching on a line scores the higher of the two zones
2.5. TASKS
2.5.1. The
proportion of the score cumulated during the Championships is
A: B:C = 1/2:1/4:1/4
2.5.2.
Competition take-offs and landings shall be completed within a deck of 100 x 25
m, except for emergency provisions given at briefing. Failure to comply results
in penalty.
Preparing for the flight, taking off, flying the task, landing,
reporting and scoring together with the penalties will be specified in the Task
Description.
2.6 WINNING
The winner of each class shall be the pilot or crew gaining the highest
total points in the class.
The team prize shall be computed from the sum of the scores of the top three
pilots in each task in the classic classes. The task score for which a pilot
was disqualified shall not count for team scoring. Other valid tasks flown by
this pilot are not affected.
Section 3
Applies to class PPG
3.1. DEFINITIONS
3.1.1. A powered
paraglider (PPG) is a foot launched one or two seat aeroplane with flying
surfaces which have no rigid structure. See Annex 1 to Sporting Code, Section
10)
A PPG must be demonstrably capable of being safely foot launched from a
horizontal surface in still air or light wind conditions. Take-off may
start with the canopy laid out on the ground.
All aircraft will be expected to have a still air range of 100 km.
The PPG shall be flown solo.
3.1.2. THE SECURE
AREA
Is a clearly marked area where aircraft must be placed from time to time as
instructed by the director. Once in the Secure Area and without the
express permission of the director, no aircraft may be touched for any reason
other than to remove it from the Secure Area.
Competitors who do not respect the rules of the Secure Area may be liable to
penalty.
3.1.3. A
"CLEAN" TAKE OFF
Is defined as a take off attempt in which the canopy does not touch the
ground between the moment it first leaves the ground and the moment ten seconds
after the entire aircraft including the pilot is airborne.
3.1.4. THE LANDING
DECK
A landing deck is a clearly marked area 100m x 100m.
There will be one landing deck provided for every 30 competitors.
A landing deck will have a windsock within 100m of its boundary.
There will be no significant obstacles within 200m of the boundary of a
landing deck.
Unless otherwise briefed, penalties will be awarded to Pilots or any part
of their PPG's touching the ground anywhere outside the landing deck during a
task.
3.2. CONTEST NUMBERS
PPG's shall carry the number centrally on the underside of the paraglider,
top towards the leading edge.
3.3. EQUIPMENT
3.3.1. PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
A protective helmet must be worn whenever the pilot is strapped into
the harness of a PPG. An emergency parachute system is highly recommended.
3.3.2. PROHIBITED
EQUIPMENT
In addition to those items detailed in section 1 of the local
regulations: Disposable ballast & binoculars.
3.4. FLIGHT CONTROL
3.4.1. TIMINGS
3.4.1.1.
Normally, take-off times are taken at the moment a pilot's feet leave the
ground.
3.4.1.2.
Normally, landing times are taken at the moment a pilot's feet or any other
part of the pilot or PPG touch the ground.
3.4.1.3. Timings
may also be taken when the pilot kicks a stick or flies overhead an observer as
briefed for the task in question.
3.4.1.4. A task
is deemed to have started the moment the first pilot to take-off is ready to
take-off and ends the moment the last pilot has landed and has exited the
landing deck.
3.4.1.5. In the
case of a take-off time window, the precise time of take-off is entirely at the
discretion of the pilot but should be within the overall time window. In
the case where a particular take-off time is given, the clock will start
running at that moment and the pilot may subsequently take-off at any time.
3.4.2. DISTANCE
MEASUREMENT
Distance will be measured for all competitors on the same official map, of
a scale not smaller than 1:100 000. Measurement will be made to the nearest 0.5
km.
3.4.3. FUEL
MEASUREMENT
3.4.3.1. Fuel
will be measured by weight or volume but will be consistent for any given
refuelling session. Refuelling will be in the order and in accordance with the
instructions given at briefing. Failure of the aircraft to be present on time
may result in penalty for the pilot.
3.4.3.2.
Competitors must be able to demonstrate that their entire fuel system is empty.
3.4.4. FLIGHT
ACCURACY MEASUREMENT
3.4.4.1. Ground
Markers
Certain ground markers may be designated as "Landing markers", where
a bonus score may be available in the task for landing on the marker.
Landing markers are min. 4m x 4m.
3.4.4.2. Kick
sticks
Some tasks may involve the use of "Kicking sticks". A valid strike on
a stick is one where the pilot or any part of the PPG has been clearly observed
to touch it.
The stick should be approx. 2m in height, visible from a range of at least 250
metres, and of a construction such that it is unlikely to enter a PPG's
propeller once struck. (Standard ski slalom posts are recommended).
One or more sticks may be used in a task for the purposes of separating
elements of that task (eg to take a time) and a bonus score may be available
for successfully kicking a sequence of sticks in a given order and/or time.
3.5. FLYING THE TASKS
The proportion of the scores accumulated
during the Championships is approximately
A: B:C = 1/3:1/3:1/3
3.5.1. ASSISTANTS
Help from assistants is positively
encouraged until a competitor enters the deck to start a task. From that
moment onwards, all external assistance is forbidden except from marshals or
those people expressly appointed by the Director, until the moment the
competitor leaves the deck having finished a task, or otherwise lands according
to the outlanding rules.
3.5.2. TAKE-OFF
3.5.2.1. No pilot may
take-off without permission from the Director or a Marshal.
3.5.2.2. Open window
or given order of take off may be applied to tasks.
3.5.2.3. All
take-offs, unless otherwise briefed, must be effected entirely within the
landing deck, except for emergency provisions given at briefing. Failure to
comply will result in a penalty of 20% of the pilot's score.
3.5.2.4. Before
departure a pilot and/or his PPG may be inspected at any time for
contraventions of any regulations. It is the duty of competitors to
assist marshals as much as possible in assisting and expediting any inspection.
3.5.2.5. Except in
specified tasks, an aborted take-off does not in principle attract any penalty,
however the pilot must comply with any instruction from the marshals to
expedite a re-launch or the pilot risks being relegated to the end of the
queue.
3.5.2.6. In the case
where the take-off order is given:
No more than six pilots are permitted on a take off deck at any one time.
The first 6 pilots must be ready to takeoff at the start of the task.
Every pilot must take off before the sixth pilot in order after him has
taken off or a 20% penalty will apply.
If a marshal considers a pilot to be causing unreasonable delay (has been on
the deck more than 20 minutes with the opportunity to take off), a 20% penalty
will apply.
3.5.2.7. In the case
where a particular take-off time is given, the clock will start running at that
moment and the pilot may subsequently take-off at any time.
3.5.3. FLIGHT
LIMITATIONS
Aerobatics and manoeuvres such as stalls, B-line stalls, deep stalls and
spins are prohibited. 'Big ears' is accepted.
3.5.4. LANDING
3.5.4.1. All
landings, unless otherwise briefed, must be effected entirely within the
landing deck, except for emergency provisions given at briefing. Failure to
comply will result in a penalty of 20% of the pilot's score. The pilot may be
liable to penalty if he or any part of his PPG touches the ground outside the
deck before he has removed his harness.
Upon landing, pilots must immediately remove their PPG's from the deck.
Landings outside the landing deck but within the airfield boundary will attract
a 20% penalty.
Pilots 'abandoning' their PPG's on the landing deck will be liable to penalty.
3.5.4.2. In tasks
where pilots are asked to make a precision landing or to land on a marker, the
objective is for the pilot to make a good landing on his own two feet without
falling over. "Falling over as a result of the landing" will be
interpreted as:
GOOD: If the pilot falls to ONE knee - landing score as achieved.
BAD: If the pilot falls to TWO knees OR if any part of the power
unit touches the ground during the landing process - zero landing score.
3.5.4.3. In tasks
where the pilot is asked to switch off his engine above specific heights, the
heights will be determined by:
500 Ft: "The engine must be stopped & propeller
stationary for a minimum period of 60 seconds before any part of the aircraft
or the pilot touches the ground."
5 metres: "The engine must be stopped & propeller
stationary for a minimum period of 2 seconds before any part of the aircraft or
the pilot touches the ground."
3.5.4.4. Obstruction
at landing markers: If a pilot or any part of his PPG obstructs the attempted
landing or the takeoff of another competitor at a landing marker then a 20%
penalty will apply. However, any pilot who scores more than zero for his
landing at a landing marker has exclusive use of the area immediately
surrounding the marker for a maximum period of one minute in which to clear his
aircraft from the area.
3.5.5. EMERGENCIES
All pilots must fold up their canopies immediately upon landing. A
canopy that has not been folded within three minutes indicates the pilot is in
need of help. Any pilot who observes such a situation is obliged to
render assistance and contact the organisation as soon as possible.
3.6. SCORING
3.6.1. ALL TASKS
The maximum score may be up to 1000 points per task and is generally
calculated as follows:
P = Q/Qmax x 1000
Where: Q = pilot scores, Q max = best score for the task, P = Total
score
but, depending on the task, absolute scores for pilots' performance may also be
awarded either in combination with the above or exclusively. Where a
combination is used the total available absolute score shall not be more than
50% of the total available score.
E.g.: P = Q/Qmax x 750 + y (where the
maximum value of y would be 250)
OR P = y (where the maximum value of y could be 1000)
In all cases: P = Total score, Q = pilot score, Q max = best score for an
element of the task, y = an absolute score
3.6.2. The winner
of the class shall be the pilot gaining the highest total points in the class
3.6.3. The PPG
team prize is computed from the sum of the scores of the top 3 pilots of each
country in each task provided that there are at least 5 teams with a minimum of
two pilots in each. The task score for which a pilot was disqualified shall not
count for team scoring. Other valid tasks flown by this pilot are not affected.
Entry Form
for the European Microlight Championships
19 – 26 august 2000 LEVROUX France
Name of NAeC:............................................................................
Address:........................................................................................
Tel:..................…………............Fax......................………............
e-mail:......………….....................
We wish to enter the Microlight Team:
number of aircraft: WSC: ....
WTS:.... FSC:.....
FTS:.... PPG:...
staff : ACC:..... TLD ....
Key:
WSC: Flexwing Solo Class; WTS: Flexwing Two Seater
Class; FSC: Fixed Wing Solo Class; FTS
Fixed Wing Two Seater Class; PPG: Powered Paraglider
Class; ACC: accompanying persons; TLD: Team leaders
Signature:......................................Position in
NAeC.....................
Contact fax/e-mail:............................................................................
Note:
1. The Championships are open to all Active Member and Associate Member
countries of FAI who may enter 5 pilots (no more) in each classic class and 6
pilots (no more) in PPG class.
2. All pilots should possess a valid pilot licence and desirably, have
fulfilled the basic conditions of the Silver Colibri Badge (flew and logged
four times over a pre-planned 150 km distance), and competed in at least one
National Championship.
3. Entry fee is :
·
300 USD for pilot in each class except in FSC class
entry fee is 200 USD
·
200 USD for each co-pilot
·
100 USD for each Team Leaders and accompanying
persons.
·
200 USD for pilot in autogyro class (in demonstration
for the first time)
Entry fee includes
·
Competition operations (setting, controlling and
evaluating the tasks)
·
All competition materials (maps, films, task
descriptions, control point atlases, etc.)
·
Free use of the airport and free entry to all official
events.
·
Camping place for each team with water, electricity and
one tent
·
Preferential prices to eat
Beneficiary's name: EURO ULM 2000
Beneficiary's address: Grange Dieu
Town and country: LEVROUX F 36110 France
Beneficiary's account no: 1 545 9362 1404 1128 5640 C 43
Beneficiary's bank name: Credit Mutuel
Beneficiary's bank address: CHATEAUROUX F 36110 France
Accommodation needs should be annexed to the Entry form.
Deadline of returning this Entry Form is 15th July 2000.
Either via e-mail: denise.lacote@laposte.net
(reception and logistics) ffplum@club-internet.fr
(competition)
Tel: 00 33 2 54 35 70 66 FAX: 00 33 2 54 35 11 61
On the site they will be :
Phone, change, cash dispenser, interpreters (English, Deutch,
Italian, Japanese, Spanish), restaurants