2009 World’s Info
The Academy of Model Aeronautics, in association with its Special Interest Group for Radio Control helicopters IRCHA (International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association), is the host the 2009 F3C World Championships, which take place August 2nd - 11th, 2009
Site Location
The World Championship will be held at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana USA. This 1,000-acre model flying site is the home and headquarters of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and was the site for the 2001 F3C World Championships. Two grass areas will be utilized for the World Championships. As in 2001, two flightlines will be operated simultaneously. Other areas of the site will be utilized for practice areas. Also featured on the site is the National Model Aviation Museum. This facility is a repository of aeromodeling's firsts and finest. Tours of the facilities and the AMA Headquarters operation will be available during the World Championships.
Event Schedule
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Arrival & Registration of Teams, FAI Judges and Jury
Monday, August 3, 2009
Model Processing at Site #4 (Flight Line 2)
Opening Ceremonies
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Round 1 of Schedule A (Both Flight Lines)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Round 2 of Schedule A (Both Flight Lines)
Friday, August 7, 2009
Round 3 of Schedule A (Both Flight Lines)
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Round 4 of Schedule A (Both Flight Lines)
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Rain / Off / Tour Day
Monday, August 10, 2009
Round 1 and 2 of Schedule C (Flight Line 1)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Round 3 of Schedule C (Flight Line 1)
Closing Ceremonies
Banquet
Wednesday, August 12 - 16, 2009
IRCHA Jamboree at Site #4 (Flight Line 2)
Judges & Jury
FAI Jury |
Horace Hagen (USA) Dag Eckoff (NOR) Georg Breiner (AUT) Reserve Jury David Brown (USA) Jo Halman (GBR) | FAI Judges |
Phil Noel (CAN) Manfred Dittmayer (AUT) Lucio Della Toffola (ITA) Shigetada Taya (JPN) Carl Otto Strandh (SWE) Dave Sellars (USA) Nick Csabafy (AUS) Stefan Wolf (GER) Frits van Laar (NED) Juerg Schmitter (SUI) Reserve Judges Paul Giles (USA) Joseph Emmenegger (SUI) Giovanni Lo Furno (BEL) Yutaka Ueda (JPN) |
Accomodations
Numerous quality, reasonably priced hotels will be blocked for our use in the Muncie area, just a short drive from the World Championships site. Room rates range from approximately $75.00 USD to $80.00 USD per night; most allow two to four people in the room at this rate. Camping is also available on the AMA site. The site features 43 recreational vehicle sites with 50-amp electric service. An RV dump station, fresh water and hot showers are also available on the AMA site. Electric service is only $15.00 USD per night. Primitive camping is $5 USD per night.
Event Management
Event Director: |
Craig Bradley IRCHA |
Assistant Event Director: |
Chuck Birt |
AMA President |
Dave Mathewson Academy of Model Aeronautics |
AMA Executive Director |
Jim Cherry Academy of Model Aeronautics |
AMA Technical Director |
Greg Hahn Academy of Model Aeronautics |
FAI Coordinator |
Collen Pierce Academy of Model Aeronautics |
Executive Administrative Assistant: |
Lisa Johnson Academy of Model Aeronautics |
Correspondence
Academy of Model Aeronautics
2009 F3C Helicopter World Championships
5161 E. Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
USA
Phone: (765) 287-1256 x252
Fax: (765) 289-4248
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
