before 30 April 1996
The Finnish Aeronautical Association/EGC96
c/o Kai Mönkkönen
Helsinki-Malmi Airport
FIN-00700 Helsinki
FINLAND
Phone: +358 0 370 316
Fax : +358 0 374 1551
From the beginning of February until the end of the competition
GSM mobile phone, Kai Mönkkönen:
+358 50 5549988 (international)
950 5549988 (national)
after 1 May 1996
Address: The Finnish Sport Flying Institute
Räyskälä-Säätiö
European Gliding Championships
Räyskäläntie 311
FIN-12820 Räyskälä
FINLAND
Phone: +358 14 448870
Fax: +358 14 148990
Competition office (after 24 May), use the address of the Finnish Sport Flying Institute (above)
phone:+ 358 14 448808 (international)
914 448808 (national)
fax:+ 358 14 448770 (international)
914 448770 (national)
GSM mobile phone of the Competition Director Tapio Savolainen 9500 433 059
GSM mobile phone of the Deputy Director Hannu Halonen 9500 551 545
There will be also additional mobile phones at the competition office.
See the special list of the phone numbers.
3.1 The Championships shall be controlled in accordance with the FAI
Sporting Code, General Section and Section 3 (Gliders & Motor Gliders),
and specifically with this document which constitutes Annex A to Section
3.
3.1.1 Any competitor or Team Captain violating or tolerating the violation
of these rules shall be suspended or disqualified from the Championships.
3.2 The winner in each class is the pilot having the highest total score,
obtained by adding the pilot's points for each competition day. In case of a
tie, see paragraph 19.2.3
3.2.1 The winner in each class will be awarded the title of European
Champion, provided that there have been at least four championship
days in that class. There will be only one Champion in each class.
3.2.2 In order that a day may be counted as a championship day, a
launch opportunity shall have been given to each competitor in the class
in time for the competitor to carry out the task of the day in question
(see also 23.3).
3.3 At least one non-flying day shall be given during period, althought the
Organizers may declare further rest days for stated reasons.
3.4 An official practice period of six days immediately preceding the opening
of the Championships shall be made available to all competitors.
3.5 The official language of the Championships shall be the English language;
this shall include all regulations and information circulated to the competitors
and briefings. The language of the Organizers and additional languages may
be used at their discretion.
4.1 The Organisers shall provide competitors and Team Captains with all
complementary information upon arrival at the contest site.
4.2 Any matter intended to have the force of a competition rule must have
been approved as a minimum by the IGC Bureau, if necessary by post. Only minor
matters may be approved by this method.
4.3 The Organisers shall provide all facilities necessary for the satisfactory
operation of the Championships.
4.4 Full meteorological information shall be provided during the
Championships, access to which shall be available to competitors and
assistants in addition to briefing material supplied to the competitors.
4.5 The meteorological and flight data, including GNSS data and other flight
data (from the Championhips) is property of the Organizers. Such data shall be treated
as confidential and only passed on to persons or organisations approved by the IGC.
5.1 Championships shall consist of three classes: Open, 15-meter and
Standard Class as described in the main body of Section 3 of the Sporting
Code, Chapter 6.
5.2 If any one class does not have at least ten participants from at least five
NACs on the first Championship day, the contest shall take place but no
Champion will be declared.
5.3 Two-seater sailplanes may compete in the Open Class either flown solo or
carrying the same flight crew members (designated before the opening day) on
every flight. Only the nominated pilot in command shall be listed in the results.
Both crew members on board of the two-seater must fulfill the requirements for
competitors in accordance with FAI sporting Code, General Section, 3.7.2.3.b.
5.4 Motorised sailplanes shall be permitted to participate in their appropriate
classes, provided their means of propulsion are made unserviceable. They shall
be launched and retrieved as sailplanes.
5.5 Pilot changeover from one class to another shall not be permitted later
than two months before the Opening Day.
Application for entry shall be accepted only on the official entry form and
accompanied by the entry fee in full. Incomplete entry forms or those containing
inaccurate information will not be accepted. After 1 February 1996 applications
may be accepted only if there are vacancies, at the discretion of the
Organisers.
6.2 Entry Fee
6.2.1 The entry fee is 3400 FIM and covers all operational costs during
the Championships, except aero tows.
6.2.2 If the Championships do not take place, entry fees shall be
returned in full. If, for reasons of force majeure, they are stopped or
cancelled, unused fees shall be paid back.
6.2.3 A competitor who withdraws shall have no right to the return of
any fees.
6.3 Pilots
6.3.1 Each NAC may enter up to 6 pilots plus 3 reserve pilots, but not
more than two plus one reserve pilot in any class. The number of
allowable entries shall not exceed 100 total or 40 in any class.
6.3.2 After the closing date for applications for entry the NACs with
reserve pilots may be entered in any class where vacancies exist,
provided entry fees for the officially entered pilots have been received,
on a first-come-first-served basis.
6.3.3 The current World and European Champions may compete as
additional members of their team in their respective classes.
6.3.4 Competitors not representing European NACs will be invited to the
Championships. They will participate within the same organization, but
will be excluded from the official scoring.
6.4 Rejection of Entries
6.4.1 The organising NAC may not reject any entry to a Championship
made in good faith and complying with the terms of entry.
7.1 Each NAC shall select its own Team Captain, competitors and assistants.
The NACs shall certify to the Organisers (normally in the entry form) that the
team members qualify under these rules.
7.1.1 The Team Captain, the competitors and their crew members by
virtue of entering are deemed to accept without reservation any
consequences arising from the event (for instance see 11 on insurance).
7.2 Qualifications
7.2.1 A competitor must be a citizen or resident of the country of the
entering NAC and satisfy the conditions of the FAI Sporting Code,
General Section 3.7 on citizenship and representation, and must;
have competed in at least two National Championships;
have flown at least 250 hours as a pilot in command in sailplanes
hold an FAI Sporting Licence with a current FAI stamp;
hold a Pilot Licence issued or endorsed by the authorities of the country in which the sailplane is registered, or of the country where the Championships take place;
know, understand, and abide by the FAI Sporting Codes and the Rules
and Regulations issued for the event.
7.2.2 A Team Captain may be a competitor or assistant but preferably
in addition to them. He should be of the nationality of his NAC but a
substitute of another nationality holding written authority from the NAC
concerned may be accepted at the discretion of the Organisers.
7.2.3 An assistant may be of any nationality.
7.3 Not more than one competitor and three assistants shall be permitted for
each sailplane.
Back to contents 8 Team Captain's Responsibilities
8.1 The Team Captain represents his NAC and is the liaison between the
Organisers and his team members. He is responsible for their proper conduct
and for ensuring that competitors do not fly ill or suffering from any disability
which might endanger the pilot or others.
8.2 The Team Captain is also responsible for compliance by his team
members with the terms of the Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly of
the competing sailplanes and, where appropriate, with the laws of his own and
those of the Organisers' country.
8.3 The Team Captain is responsible for ensuring that all members of his team
receive and understand all information given at briefing.
8.4 Team Captains' meetings shall be called by the Director of the
Championships as required. If requested by five or more Team Captains, a
meeting shall be held within 18 hours.
8.5 Team Captains not fullfiling his/her responsibilities according to this
paragraph 8, may be suspended or disqualified in accordance with paragraph
3.1.
Back to contents 9 Sailplanes And Equipment
9.1 Sailplanes, trailers, retrieve cars, and other equipment, including GNSS
NAVloggers, barographs, cameras, licensed radios, oxygen systems, and
parachutes shall be provided by the competitors and be of a performance and
standard suitable for the event.
9.1.1 No instruments permitting pilots to fly without visual reference to
the ground (artifical horizons, turn and bank indicators or gimballed
compasses, including Schanz compass) may be carried on board, even
if made unserviceable.
9.1.2 Any navigational equipment is permitted.
9.1.3 To encourage lookout, audio instruments are strongly recommended.
9.2 Each competing sailplane must have been issued a valid Certificate of
Airworthiness or Permit to Fly not excluding competitions.
9.3 Each sailplane shall be made available to the Organisers at least 48 hours
before the Opening Ceremony for an acceptance check in the configuration in
which it will be flown. This configuration shall be kept unchanged during the
whole competition.
9.3.1 Configuration refers to the shape and dimensions of the primary
structure of the sailplane, including movable controlling surfaces and
landing gear. The configuration is considered to be changed if the shape
or dimensions of the primary structure are altered.
9.4 The Organisers have the right to inspect a competing sailplane at any time
during the Championship up to the Prizegiving.
9.5 A damaged sailplane may be repaired. The following items may be
replaced instead of being repaired: Control surfaces; the complete horizontal
stabiliser; airbrakes or flap surfaces; wing tips but not the entire outer wing
panels; canopy; undercarriage gear and doors; non-structural fairings.
9.5.1 If the damage was no fault of the pilot, the whole sailplane or any
part of it may be replaced with the consent of the director of the
Championships. Landing damage is normally assumed to be the fault of
the pilot.
9.6 The Organisers, at their discretion, may permit a sailplane to be test flown.
Back to contents 10 Contest Numbers
10.1 The contest numbers, as validated by the Organisers, shall be displayed
on the underside of the right wing, approximately 2.5m from the centreline of
the sailplane with the top of the figures or letters towards the wing leading
edge. The height of the letters or figures must not be less than 80% of the wing
chord.
10.2 The contest numbers shall also be displayed on both sides of the tail fin
and/or rudder. These must be at least 40 cm high.
10.3 Contest numbers shall consist of not more than three letters or figures or
a combination of letters or figures.
10.4 Contest numbers shall be plain block style with a single colour which
strongly contrasts with the sailplane's background colour.
10.5 The Organisers may require competitors to modify contest numbers which
they deem to be similar, confusing or not complying with this paragraph 10.
Competitors not complying with the Organizers requirements, may be denied
competition launches.
Back to contents 11 Insurance
11.1 Third party insurance to the value of 2.000.000 FIM is required for each
sailplane.
11.2 Personal medical insurance is required for all team members, covering
accidents and sickness, including any local hospital costs and the costs of
transport back to the team member's home country.
11.3 Documentary proof of insurance shall be made available to the
Organisers in English.
11.4 Required insurance shall be available for purchase at the contest site.
Back to contents 12 Registration
12.1 On arrival at the contest site, each Team Captain and his competitors
shall report to the Organisers' Registration Office to have their documents
checked and to receive any supplementary information.
12.2 After the close of registration, no change of sailplanes or pilots shall be
permitted. Pilots whose documents have not been checked and found to meet
all requirements shall not be permitted to fly until the requirements are met.
12.3 The following documents - and translations, if appropriate - shall be
required by the Organisers:
12.3.1 For the pilot:
proof of nationality or certificate of residence (FAI General Section 3.7);
valid Pilot Licence (or similar) and proof of qualification regarding hours and badges;
FAI Sporting Licence valid for the year of the event.
12.3.2 For the sailplane:
valid Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly
third party insurance certificate for the sailplane.
12.4 More documents may be required by the Organisers.
12.5 The Organisers shall state which documents shall be carried on board the
sailplane.
Back to contents 13 Briefing
13.1 During the training and contest flying periods, a briefing shall be held
each morning at which full meteorological and operational information
concerning the task of the day shall be given.
13.2 Attendance at briefing is compulsory for all pilots, except that a
competitor who is unable to attend shall be represented by his Team Captain.
13.3 Flight and safety requirements given at briefing shall carry the status of
Local Regulations.
Back to contents 14 Tasks
14.1 All tasks shall be speed or distance. The types of tasks that will be set
are specified in the local regulations.
14.2 A task shall not be cancelled unless 15.8 applies, or the weather
deteriorates so that the tasks may not reasonably be attempted.
14.3 At their discretion the Organisers may set alternative tasks or tasks for
one or two classes only.
14.4 Where possible the classes shall fly different tasks.
Back to contents 15 Safety
15.1 Each sailplane shall be flown within the limitations of its Certificate of
Airworthiness or Permit to Fly.
15.2 A maximum take-off weight of 750 kg in the Open Class and 525 kg in
the 15-meter and Standard Class is imposed.
15.3 Any manoeuvres hazardous to others shall be avoided and may be
penalised. Unauthorised aerobatics are prohibited.
15.4 Competitors shall avoid dropping water ballast in any manner likely to
affect other competing sailplanes.
15.5 On every flight each occupant of a competing sailplane shall use seat belt
and shoulder harness and wear a serviceable parachute. A first aid kit carried
on board and an ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) are also recommended.
15.6 Cloud flying is prohibited.
15.7 Within radius of 5 km around contest site all gliders shall circle to left.
Outside this area a sailplane joining another in a thermal shall circle in the
same direction as that established by the first, regardless of height separation.
15.7.1 The Organisers may establish areas around the contest site over
which continuous circling is prohibited.
15.8 Once launching has started, the Organisers may suspend towing if it is
dangerous to continue. If the suspension is sufficiently long to give an unfair
advantage to those already airborne, the Championship Director shall cancel
the task.
15.9 A competitor involved in a collision in the air shall not continue the flight if
the structural integrity of his sailplane is in doubt.
15.10 Sailplane damage during the Championships shall be reported to the
Organisers. The sailplane may be repaired (see 9.5).
15.11 The Organisers may issue additional rules regarding safety.
Back to contents 16 External Aid To Competitors
The following limitations are imposed so that the competition shall, as far as
possible, be directly between the individual competitors, neither controlled nor
helped by external aid.
16.1 Radio Transmitters and Transceivers
16.1.1 Radios are for communication between team members and
between them and the Organisers only. They may not be used to
contact Air Traffic Services other than for obtaining permission from an
airfield to land on it, unless there are specific requirements by the
Organisers.
16.1.2 Transmissions may only be made on prescribed frequencies.
16.2 Other Types of Aid. Leading, guiding, or help in finding lift by any
non-competing aircraft, or competing sailplanes not flying the task of their own
class, is prohibited.
Back to contents 17 Championship Officials
17.1 The Championships Director
17.1.1 The Championship Director shall be in overall operational charge
of the Championships and be approved by the IGC. He shall have a
Deputy Director and Technical Officials to assist him.
17.1.2 The Championship Director is responsible for good management
and the smooth and safe running of the Championships.
He shall make operational decisions in accordance with the rules of the
Sporting Code and of the Championships and publish these without
delay in a manner and at a place to be specified in the Local
Regulations.
He may penalise or disqualify a competitor for misconduct or
infringement of the rules.
He shall attend meetings of the International Jury and give evidence if
requested.
17.1.3 The Director is responsible for publishing the officially accepted
entry list, for issuing daily results with the minimum of delay, and finally
for reporting the full results and details of any protests to his NAC and to
FAI.
17.1.4 The Director or his named deputy shall be available at the
contest site at all times during the Championships period.
17.2 Stewards
17.2.1 Stewards are advisers to the Championship Director.
17.2.1.1 They watch over the conduct of the Championships and
report to the Director any unfairness or infringement of the Rules
and Regulations or behaviour prejudicial to the safety of other
competitors or the public or in any way harmful to the sport.
17.2.1.2 They assemble information and facts concerning matters
to be considered by the International Jury.
17.2.1.3 They advise the Championship Director on
interpretation of the Rules and Regulations and on penalties.
17.2.1.4 Stewards may attend the meetings of the International
Jury as observers or witnesses.
17.2.1.5 Stewards have no executive powers. They may neither
be competitors nor hold any additional position in the organisation.
17.2.1.6 Stewards must understand and be able to speak English
and have extensive experience of soaring competitions.
17.2.2 At least one steward shall be present at the contest site
throughout all major operational activities, such as task setting,
launching, inspections, time keeping, checking of photographic evidence,
etc.
17.3 International Jury
The International Jury deals with protests made by competitors.
17.3.1 The Nominated Jury consists of the President and two members.
One of the members may be same nationality as the organising NAC.
17.3.1.1 A member of the Jury must possess thorough
knowledge of the FAI Sporting Code, General Section and Section
3, and Rules and Local Regulations for the Championships.
17.3.2 The President of the International Jury is appointed by the IGC.
17.3.3 In addition to being Chairman at Jury meetings, the President
has the right to require the Organisers to abide by the FAI Sporting
Code and the published Rules and Regulations for the Championships. If
the Organisers fail to do so the President of the Jury has the power to
stop the Championships until a Jury meeting has considered the
situation.
17.3.4 The Jury has the right to terminate the Championships if the
Organisers fail to abide by the FAI Sporting Code and the published
Rules and Regulations. They may recommend to the FAI Secretary
General that all entry fees be returned.
17.3.5 Meetings of the International Jury
17.3.5.1 Attendance at Jury Meetings is compulsory for Jury
members, except for special reasons such as illness or
emergencies. In such cases an eligible replacement nominated by
the Jury member concerned may be accepted by the Jury
President.
17.3.5.2 A Quorum for the International Jury is 2/3 (66.7%) of the
total membership including the President of the Jury.
17.3.5.3 The Championship Director or his deputy has the right to
be present at the Jury meetings, but without a right to vote.
17.3.5.4 Decisions by the Jury shall be taken by secret ballot. In
matters other than protests, decisions shall be reached by a
simple majority.
17.3.6 Dissolution of the International Jury
17.3.6.1 The Jury shall only cease its functions after it has given
its decisions on all protests which have been correctly made. If no
protests are outstanding it shall not cease its functions until the
time limit set for the receipt of protests following the last task.
17.3.6.2 The last action of the Jury is to approve the competition
results of the Championships and declare the Championships
valid, providing they have been conducted in accordance with the
rules and the decisions of the Jury.
Back to contents 18 Penalties, Complaints, Protests
18.1 Penalties and Disqualifications
18.1.1 The Championship Director may impose penalties for
infringement of the rules. The severity of the penalties range from a
minimum loss of points to disqualification as appropriate to the offence.
18.1.1.1 Overweight:
Number of weight offences x overweight (kg) x 2 = penalty points.
18.1.1.2 Photo errors: minimum 10 points; maximum 100 points.
18.1.1.3 GNSS errors: minimum 10 points; maximum 100 points.
18.1.1.4 Technical errors, such as wrong, late or missing
information given by the competitor or his/her crew: Minimum, a
warning; maximum 50 points.
18.1.1.5 Dangerous or hazardous flying, non compliance with any
safety regulations, airspace infringements, including altitude limit
exceedance: Minimum 50 points; maximum disqualification for the
day.
18.1.1.6 Cheating or falsifying documents: Minimum
disqualification for the day; maximum disqualification for the
Championships.
18.1.1.7 Other violations: At the Championship Director's
discretion.
18.1.2 Penalties shall be listed on the score sheet of the day on which
the penalty was given.
18.1.3 A competitor who has been disqualified shall surrender his
Sporting Licence according to the Sporting Code, General Section 5.3.
18.2 Complaints
18.2.1 The purpose of a complaint is to obtain a correction without the
need to make a formal protest.
18.2.2 Prior to the Championships a complaint may be made by an
NAC. Such a complaint may concern only failure of the organising NAC
to comply with the regulations for entry or the eligibility or refusal of an
entry. A copy of such a complaint shall be sent immediately to the
Secretary General of the FAI, who shall keep the President of the IGC
informed.
18.2.3 At any time during the Championships a complaint may be
made, normally through the Team Captain, to the Championship Director
or his designated official. Such complaint shall be dealt with
expeditiously.
18.3 Protests
18.3.1 A protest against a decision on a complaint as described above
in 18.2.2 must have been made prior to the start of the Opening
Ceremony of the Championships.
18.3.2 When dissatisfied with a penalty or the decision on a complaint
made during the Championships a competitor has the right of protest.
18.3.2.1 Such a protest shall be made in writing, in English, and
be handed by the Team Captain to the Championship Director or
his designated official together with the protest fee within 12 hours
(6 hours on the last day) of the publication of the ruling or
decision against which the protest is made.
18.3.2.2 If a competitor has no separate Team Captain, he may
lodge the protest himself.
18.3.2.3 The protest fee is 500 FIM. The protest fee shall be
returned if the protest is upheld, or is withdrawn prior to the
hearing by the Jury.
18.3.3 Protests may not be filed against the Championship's Rules.
18.4 Treatment of Protests
18.4.1 The Championship Director shall deliver a protest to the Jury
President without delay.
18.4.2 The President of the Jury shall call a meeting of the International
Jury within 24 hours (as soon as possible on the last day).
18.4.3 The Jury shall hear both sides on the matter of any protest,
applying correctly the relevant FAI Regulations and the Rules of the
Championships. Decisions will be taken by secret ballot.
18.4.4 A protest requires a 2/3 majority to succeed.
18.4.5 The Championship Director is bound by the decision of the
International Jury.
18.5 Appeals
An NAC may appeal to FAI against a decision of the Jury in accordance with
the provision of the FAI Sporting Code, General Section, Chapter 9.
Back to contents 19 Results And Prizegiving
19.1 Results
19.1.1 Definition of status of results:
Performance: The competitor's results expressed in distance, speed, or time;
Preliminary results: Performances converted to points, before any verification;
Unofficial results: Preliminary results after verification of flight evidence and indicating penalties;
Final results: Unofficial results after expiry of the protest time and all protests have been dealt with.
19.1.2 All results shall be published with minimum delay, clearly
indicating the status of the results and the time of publication.
19.1.3 The cumulative scores of the Championships shall be final only
after the Jury has ceased its functions. They shall be published before
the Prizegiving is held.
19.2 Prizegiving
19.2.1 At the Closing Ceremony the flags of the countries of the
competitors placed first (the Champions), second and third in each class
should be flown and the national anthems of the countries of the
Champions should be played.
19.2.1.1 The Local Regulations shall state what flags, discs or
tapes should be brought by the competitors.
19.2.2 The FAI will award a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal in each
Championship class to the competitors placed respectively first, second
and third.
19.2.2.1 Up to 10 Diplomas will be awarded to the first third of
the competitors in each class.
19.2.2.2 Awarded Challenge Cups shall be held by the winners
until they are put back into competition for the following
Championships.
19.2.2.3 The Organisers shall award prizes to at least the top
25% of competitors in each class, and give commemorative
medals or badges to all competitors, their assistants, and officials.
19.2.2.4 Small prizes may be given to the daily winners.
19.2.3 There shall be only one Champion in each class. If two or more
pilots have the same number of points after final competition day, the
sequence between those pilots shall be decided by the daily results. The
Champion shall be the pilot who has the most daily wins. If the tie still
exists, the Champion shall be the pilot with the most second placings,
and so on. If a tie cannot be broken in this way, the Champion shall be
decided by drawing lot.
Back to contents 20 Competition Flying Procedures
20.1 The Launch Grid
20.1.1 The classes shall be launched in separate groups.
20.1.2 The grid order shall be drawn by lot before the first flying day
shall advance progressively by 2/7 of number of sailplanes in each class
after each Championships day.
20.1.3 The grid order and the sequence of the classes shall be
published in the early morning. Sailplanes must be on the grid at the
time specified by the Organisers.
20.1.3.1 Only sailplanes on the grid at the time of the start of the
launch shall affect start operations and/or closing times.
20.1.4 Procedures for checking take-off weight will be specified in the
local regulations.
20.2 Launching and Aero Tow Procedures
20.2.1 If a sailplane or pilot is not ready to be launched due to a fault by
the Organisers, the launch in that class shall not be started.
20.2.2 Each sailplane shall be permitted a maximum of three launches
per day. However, if a pilot postpones his first launch on his own
initiative, or he is not ready when his turn comes up, he shall lose that
launch.
20.2.3 Towing patterns, release areas, and release height shall be given
at briefing.
20.2.4 Pilots shall not release until after the tow pilot has rocked the
wings of the tow plane. Pull-ups before releasing are prohibited.
20.2.5 A competitor requiring a second or third launch shall be launched
after the completion of the class launch in progress at the time the
competitor is ready for such a launch. The Organisers shall designate a
re-landing area which shall be shown at briefing.
20.2.6 If the Organisers delay the start of launching, other relevant
times shall be delayed accordingly.
20.2.7 A competitor landing outside the Räyskälä airfield after a regular
launch shall not have any further competition launch on that day.
20.2.8 A failed take-off or a failure of the tow plane resulting in
jettisoning or premature release of a sailplane shall count as an official
launch if the pilot elects to stay airborne. It shall not count as an official
launch if the pilot lands immediately, even if outside the airfield, and
reports to the launch point without delay.
20.2.9 The launching period shall be announced at briefing and given
on the task sheet. The end of the launching period shall be before
finishers are expected.
20.3 Start and Timing
20.3.1 Starts shall be controlled by sealed GNSS units. Time recording
cameras are used as back-ups.
20.3.2 The start shall normally be opened 20 minutes after the take-off
of the last sailplane in the class which was in its specified grid position
on time.
20.3.3 Opening of the start shall be announced by radio. Ground
markers - different for each class - shall be dispalyed at designated
locations.
20.3.4 The closing of the start shall be announced at briefing and given
on the task sheet.
20.3.5 The start time used for scoring shall be the exact time of the last
recorded entry in the GNSS data log before crossing the GNSS start
gate or if the GNSS fails the time of the last valid start photograph. A
new start invalidates all previous performances of the day.
20.3.6 If there is no proof that the competitor started between the
opening and the closing time of the start in his class, he shall be scored
zero points.
20.3.7 Pilots shall communicate their start times to the Organisers within
30 minutes in writing via their Team Captain or his designated
representative. These times shall be used for display of performance and
for preliminary results. Penalties may be given for non compliance or
incorrect notification.
20.3.8 Organisers shall publish the start times as quickly as possible.
20.4 GNSS Start
20.4.1 GNSS units should comply with the IGC requirements.
20.4.2 The Local Regulations shall state any particular requirements for
certain types of GNSS units.
20.4.3 At least one valid GNSS start shall be made. Procedures shall
be explained in the Local Regulations and/or at briefing.
20.4.4 If a competitor has any reason to doubt the correct functioning of
the GNSS a photo start should be made.
20.4.5 A height limitation for the GNSS start may be imposed.
20.4.6 Incorrect GNSS starts may be penalised.
20.5 Photo Starts
20.5.1 Time-recording cameras should comply with the IGC
requirements.
20.5.2 The Local Regulations shall state any particular requirements for
certain types of time-recording cameras.
20.5.3 If no GNSS is in use, at least one valid photograph of the
departure point shall be taken. Procedures shall be explained in the
Local Regulations and/or at briefing.
20.5.4 A height limitation for photographing the departure point may be
imposed.
20.5.5 Incorrect start photographs may be penalised.
20.6 Crossing the Finish Line
20.6.1 To complete a task, the sailplane shall cross the Finish Line
unassisted, in the direction specified at briefing.
20.6.2 The Finish Line shall be clearly identifiable on the ground, may
not exceed 1,000m in length, and shall be placed so that sailplanes can
safely land beyond it.
20.6.3 The Finish Line shall be crossed at a maximum height of 300m
and a minimum height of 10m or as a direct landing.
20.6.4 Competitors shall announce their arrival on the Finish Line
frequency. The Local Regulations shall state the procedure in detail.
20.6.5 An Automatic Weather Station will repeatedly announce strength
and direction of the wind and other weather information in a special
frequency. In case of malfunction the Finnish Line officials will do that.
20.6.6 The Finish Line shall be closed:
at sunset; or
when all competitors are accounted for; or
when there is no possibility of gaining speed points; or
at a set time announced at briefing.
20.7 Landing
20.7.1 The Local Regulations shall define the landing procedures.
20.7.2 Hazardous manoeuvres when approaching and after crossing the
Finish Line shall be penalised. Having crossed the Finish Line the
sailplanes shall land without delay.
20.8 Outlandings
20.8.1 When landing out the competitors shall comply with the
instructions given in the Local Regulations. The competitors shall inform
the contest site without delay. Non-compliance shall be penalised.
20.8.2 Outlanding certificates must be signed by two independent
witnesses.
20.8.3 The Organisers shall assist competitors and crews in every
possible way to locate outlanded sailplanes.
20.8.4 After an outlanding a pilot is not allowed to fly or be flown home
in other aircraft than his/her own glider.
20.9 Retrieves
20.9.1 Aero tow retrieves are permitted from airfields. All aero tow
retrieves are handled by the organizers in first-come-first-served basis.
20.10 Flight Documentation
20.10.1 All flight documentation such as GNSS records, films,
barograms, list of overflown turnpoints, and outlanding certificates shall
be handed in as soon as possible. When landing at Räyskälä this
documentation shall be delivered within 45 minutes from time of landing.
21.1 Each sailplane shall be equipped with a IGC approved GNSS unit
installed in a safe location in the aircraft. Competitors shall be responsible for
the proper operation of his/her unit.
21.2 Description of Equipment
21.2.1 The GNSS unit must comply with the IGC requirements.
21.2.2 The resident program in the GNSS shall be protected to prevent
tampering. Any attempt to interfere with the equipment or data will be
recorded electronically. Penalties may be imposed by the Organisers for
interference with the GNSS equipment, data or program.
21.3 Timing
21.3.1 The exact time of the GNSS start and finish shall be the last
recorded entry in the data log before the sailplane crosses the GNSS
Start Gate, and the first recorded entry in the data log after the sailplane
crosses the Finish Line, respectively.
21.4 GNSS Start Lines
21.4.1 The GNSS start lines shall be defined as clearly identifiable lines
on the ground in the immediate vicinity of any designated photo
departure points. Details will be published in Local Regulations.
21.5 GNSS Turnpoints
21.5.1 The GNSS turnpoints shall be centred on the designated
departure point, turn point(s) and/or position check point(s) as prepared
by the Organisers for photographic procedures.
21.5.2 All turnpoints identified in the Turn Point Catalogue shall be
stored in the GNSS program. The GNSS will record the passage of the
sailplane through any turn point. It shall be the responsibility of the pilot
to ensure that the sailplane is navigated to the turnpoints designated for
the task of the day.
21.6 GNSS Method
21.6.1 The pilot must correctly pass through the GNSS start gate, pass
through the designated GNSS turnpoint(s) in the correct order and the
Finish Line to complete a given task.
21.6.2 Detailed procedures for the rounding of turnpoint(s) and/or
position check point(s) shall be given in the Local Regulations.
21.6.3 If the pilot has any reason to doubt the functioning of GNSS the
photo procedure should be used to confirm the correct rounding of the
designated turnpoint(s) and/or position check point(s).
21.6.4 GNSS flight records not fulfilling the requirements of the
prescribed turnpoint rounding and/or position checks will be penalised or
disqualified.
21.6.5 If examination of the GNSS flight record reveals that the
sailplane has entered restricted or closed airspace, as detailed in the
Local Regulations, the pilot will be penalised.
22.1 Each sailplane may be equipped with one or two cameras, fixed in
mountings inside the canopy, so that each photograph shows the left wing tip.
The camera should be a 35 mm time camera complying with the IGC
requirements.
22.1.1 The focal length of the lens must not exceed 50mm.
22.1.2 Films, if needed, will be supplied by the Organisers who may not
be held responsible for defective films.
22.1.3 The clock setting buttons of the camera shall be sealed by an
official before the camera is loaded with film. The same sealing may be
used throughout the competition.
22.2 Sequence of Photographs
22.2.1 One photograph of the official clock.
22.2.2 Photograph of the declaration board taken before take-off.
22.2.3 One valid photograph of the departure point, from which the
start time is determined.
22.2.4 Photograph(s) of the turnpoint(s) and/or position check point(s)
used in the correct sequence.
22.2.5 After completion of the task and crossing the Finish Line
a) photograph of the landed sailplane, showing contest number,
and
b) one photograph of the official clock.
22.2.6 After landing out, photograph of the sailplane showing the
contest number on the fin or rudder and prominent features of the
landing place.
22.3 Turnpoint Catalogue of departure and turn points shall be distributed at
registration.
22.4 Photo Method
The photo method stated in the FAI Sporting Code, Section 3, should be used.
22.4.1 Photos shall be taken from a horizontal distance of not more
than 3 km from the turnpoint.
22.4.2 Photos not fulfilling the requirements of the prescribed photo
method shall be penalised or disqualified according to the guidelines
given in the Local Regulations.
23.1.1 Each competitor shall be given points based on his performance.
23.1.2 The score given to each competitor shall be expressed to the
nearest whole number, the value of 0.5 being rounded up.
23.1.3 Any penalty points shall be deducted after the score for the day
has been calculated and shall not change the day factor.
23.1.4 Flights which have been disqualified shall be given zero points
for the day, but shall be included in the scoring formula.
23.1.5 No bonus is given for landing on airfields.
23.2 Assessment of Marking Distance
23.2.1 The marking distance is the sum of the legs correctly completed
in the proper order and the distance achieved on the next leg attempted
but not completed, if any.
23.2.1.1 The achieved distance of the uncompleted leg is the
length of that leg less the distance between the Landing Place
and the next Turn Point, or Goal in the case of the last leg, with
the provision that if the achieved distance of the uncompleted leg is
less than zero, it shall be taken as zero.
23.2.2 A competitor properly controlled at a Turnpoint cannot be marked
on a distance less that the distance to that Turnpoint, provided that the
previous Turnpoints have been reached in the correct order.
23.2.3 To reduce risks in outlandings the Organisers allow GNSS- and
photolandings. Detailed procedure will be stated in Local regulations.
A Championship day is defined as one on which more than 25% of the
competitors in the class who have had a competition launch on that day, fly a
marking distance of at least 100 km (see also 3.2.2).
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