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Aerobatic FAI F3C Contest > newbie stupid question what is FAI F3C ?

stargazerww
Heliman
Location: parkside, pa. 19015

WHAT DOES IT STAND FOR?

WHAT KIND OF flying is it?

where do i find pp in the south east Pennsylvania -Delaware area that do this?

01-10-2008 12:33 AM

ErichF
Key Veteran
Location: Odessa, FL 33556 (Tampa Area)

Contest Flying

It's basically Pattern for helicopters.

Read about AMA contest flying HERE

F3C is the Federation Aeronautic Internationale (FAI) designation code for precision model helicopter aerobatics competition. Similar to AMA classes 1-3, but harder. It's considered the top class of competition.

Cheers,

01-10-2008 12:53 AM

stargazerww
Heliman
Location: parkside, pa. 19015

thank you very much i thought it was something similar to that..

01-10-2008 01:57 AM

stargazerww
Heliman
Location: parkside, pa. 19015

are there any videos around that will show what is being done in this kind of flight? i have been practicing getting my flying down to being precise movements and i think this kind of practice will help me going to 3d besides its kind of fun to do precision movements

01-10-2008 03:29 AM

ErichF
Key Veteran
Location: Odessa, FL 33556 (Tampa Area)

This is Baron Johnson flying AMA Class I at the US Nats last year. The first video is the hovering manuevers.

The second is the flying manuevers.

This is Wayne Mann flying F3C Schedule A Hovering Manuevers:

The Schedule A High Manuevers:

Enjoy!

01-10-2008 03:45 AM

JA Allen
Heliman
Location: NYC

Thanks for the video links Erich. Very helpful.

Jeff

01-13-2008 04:04 AM

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bleesweb
Senior Heliman
Location: Dutchess County, NY

Is there any info besides the AMA rules that better describes what each maneuver is?

01-14-2008 03:57 AM

stargazerww
Heliman
Location: parkside, pa. 19015

wow the info is flowing now thank you

01-14-2008 04:06 AM

rsalazar
Key Veteran
Location: Florida, USA

Thanks!!!

01-14-2008 05:10 AM

Super D
Heliman
Location: Athens TX

Where would I find the current ama sequences? Are there unknowns?
Is a 90 size mostly perferred for competing?
Thanks Dylan

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01-31-2008 03:57 AM

RCHelicopterGuy
Veteran
Location: Michigan

The competition regulations can be found at the AMA's website. There are no "unknown" maneuvers... everything is clearly spelled out.

http://www.modelaircraft.org/events...0Helicopter.pdf

01-31-2008 04:04 AM

Super D
Heliman
Location: Athens TX

okay sorry, I guess I figured they were in Aresti, or score sheet format with K-factors like Pattern. Looking at class I looks so simple but I know to be done correctly and score well its a challenge.

I guess there is no S.I.G. (Special Interest Group) for heli's like planes. i.E. The NSCRA, National society of R/C aerobatics, Pattern. NSRCA

Thanks again

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01-31-2008 04:23 AM

RCHelicopterGuy
Veteran
Location: Michigan

Yes there is... IRCHA (International Radio-Controlled Helicopter Association). Technically, they're a SIG to the AMA, but I don't know how much involvement - if any - IRCHA has with the FAI scene, although I do know that they'll be helping in the organization and operation of the 2009 WC's in Muncie.

01-31-2008 03:09 PM

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