2016 FAI F5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT
CLASSES F5B, F5D (Senior & Junior)
LUGO DI ROMAGNA (RA) – ITALY
Bulletin “2”
THE HOSTING NAC:
Aero Club d’Italia
DATES:
August (12) 13 – 20, 2016
Web-site address:
www.f5wcItaly.it
With the partnership of :
and the cooperation of:
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ORGANIZER:
Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico
Via Legnano 3, 10128 Torino
www.asdvoli.it
in cooperation with AeC Francesco Baracca – Lugo di Romagna.
COMPETITION VENUE: The World Championships will take place on the Airport Villa
San Martino, Aero Club Francesco Baracca, Via Ripa di Bagnara 4 – 48022 Lugo di
Romagna (RA) - Italy
Located at:
36 Km from Forlì
41 Km from Ravenna
50 Km from coast
51 Km from Bologna
60 Km from Cervia
160 Km from Firenze
190 Km from Venice
270 Km from Milano
Main Airports:
GPS:
44° 23’ 08”N; 11° 51’ 02” E
Verona(BLQ) 189 Km
Venezia(VCE)200 Km
Bologna(BLQ) 52 Km
Ravenna(AOI) 41 Km
Milano (MXP) 310 Km
Air field is easily reachable from the main international airports by the express way
A14/E45 and main national roads. Railway stations: Imola at 16Km and Lugo city
at 10 Km from the flying field.
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Competition venue overall view.
The airport stands over a surface of
1000x300 m surrounded by small houses
and farmers fields.
The main services are along the internal
area of the airport.
Activities of the airport will be closed
during the championships event except
emergencies.
WEATHER TYPICAL CONDITIONS (August)
Temperature: high up to 30-32°C
Humidity:
50 – 80%
Winds:
10 – 30 Km/h
Seasonal raining: 2-3 days.
On-line weather forecast at the website:
http://www.arpa.emr.it/sim/datiiningresso/Bollettino/RA.pdf?1446885972
CLASSES TO BE FLOWN:
- F5B Electric motor glider,
- F5D Electric pylon racing.
COMPETITION RULE: The Championships will be run according to:
- FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Volume ABR 2016 Edition,
- FAI Sporting Code, Section 4, Vol. F5 2016 edition and applicable amendments,
- FAI General Section and FAI Code of Ethics.
In line with the provision of paragraph 5.5.1.4 of SC4, Vol F5, Electric, General Rules
and consistent with the latest discussion in the F5 SC, the organisation will provide
each competitor with two real time telemetry loggers (ATT) for F5B and two energy
limiters (EL) for F5D.
The devices, identified with their certification label and SN (F5B: Node ID and RF
Channel) will be assigned to Competitors by sorting at the beginning of each
competition day and have to be returned, in perfect conditions, at the end of the
same day to the organizer.
The aim is to promote competition fairness, enhance sporting results and improve
safety.
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Specifications of the two electronic devices have been submitted to the EDIC
group and the certification is in progress, expected on time to be available before
the competition.
The F5B logger has been CE certified by the developer and supplier NeuMotors, as
expected, in line with CEPT ERC/REC/70-03-Annex 1.
Tests so far performed, do not anticipate any compatibility or installation problem.
Documents defining data and the technical specs as well as installation instruction
are here enclosed (Annex 3 and Annex 4) and published on the web site
www.f5wcitaly.it for both devices F5B (ATT) and F5D (EL) classes. No spare GDGT
for testing will be provided by the organiser to the competitors.
PARTICIPANTS: Active NAC/Federation may enter in each class, a Team consisting
of 3 senior and 1 junior competitors, a Team manager, Assistant team manager,
Official helpers, and other representatives. The reigning World Champions are
entitled to participate to defend their titles.
FAI SPORTING LICENSE: Each Competitor, Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager
must possess a FAI Sporting license valid at the entry time for the year 2016.
The licenses must be registered in the FAI license database.
The holder of a FAI sporting license may be required to produce an official
document bearing his photograph and signature as proof of identity.
ANTI-DOPING: Competitors taking for medical reasons, any of the substances listed
on the WADA Prohibited List must have a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption
(TUE)certificate from the FAI.
PROTEST: Any protest must be presented in writing to the Contest Director and must
be accompanied by the deposit of a fee of 50 Euros. The deposit is returned only if
the protest is upheld.
FAI JURY:
Jury President: Andràs Reé, Hungary, CIAM Bureau member,
Jury member: Manfred Lex, Austria, EDIC Group member
Jury member: Lillo Condello, Italy, CIAM Delegate, Int. Judge,
Reserve Jury member: Tomas Bartovsky, CIAM Glider SC Chairman (CZE)
FLIGHT LINE DIRECTOR F5B: Urs Schaller, Italy and Emil Giezendanner, Switzerland
FLIGHT LINE DIRECTOR F5D: Roger Riedener, Switzerland,
EVENT MANAGER: Fabrizio Ceccarini, Italy, AeC VO.LI, President.
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English and Italian.
TIMEKEEPER: Each participating country may enter one Timekeeper. The intention
to enter a timekeeper must be registered by the entry form. The timekeeper shall
act in all contest days, attend the briefings, bring the requested own equipments
and follow organizational instructions.
REIGNING CHAMPIONS: The reigning Champions 2014:
- Remo Frattini, class F5B (Italy) and
- Hacker Ondrej, class F5D (Czech Republic),
are invited to participate. The reigning champions have the right (subject to the
approval of their NAC) to participate in the Championships in that category
regardless of whether or not he qualifies for the national team. If he is not a
member of the national team, his score will not be considered in the Team results.
CLASSIFICATION AND AWARDS: FAI medals and diplomas to the first three best
competitors placed in the individual ranking and to the competitors and the team
manager of the first three best Teams.
FAI TROPHIES: The following trophies will also be awarded:
- F5B Puffin Models of Bristol Trophy, present holder Italy’s Champion Mr. Remo Frattini,
- F5D The British Electric Flying Association Trophy, present holder Czech Republic’s
Champion, Hacker Ondrej.
JUNIOR CLASSIFICATION and CHAMPION TITLE: A separated Junior classification will
be issued and the first three best competitors will be awarded by FAI medals and
Diplomas. Junior Champion title will be assigned only if there will be at least four
juniors competing among four team in the same class.
SCORING: Scores will promptly and progressively displayed on a board at the flying
site and daily uploaded on the web-site www.f5wcItaly.it
during the
Championships.
FLAGS AND ANTHEMS: All team managers are requested to carry on their Country
flag (Two units) and Anthem to be supplied to the organizer. These will be returned
at the end of Championships.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: During the World Championships an ambulance with
medical equip will be at the field for emergencies.
EQUIPMENTS ON THE FIELD: A tent will be available to each Team in both classes
with table and chairs. Electricity connections will be available at two power
stations located on the field closed to each class tents, to charge batteries by AC
power 220-230 Volts 50 Hz, max 16A. Sockets common EU standards.
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PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE:
Day
Date
Thursday
August 11, 2016
Friday
August 12, 2016
Saturday
August 13, 2016
Event
Competitors arrival for the “Lugo Cup”
Practice flights
Registration to the Lugo Cup F5B-F5D
“Lugo Cup” Open International F5B
Contest round 1- 2
“Lugo Cup” Open International F5D
Contest Rounds 1 – 2 – 3 - 4
“Lugo Cup” Open international F5B
Contest rounds 3 - 4
“Lugo Cup” Open International F5D
Contest rounds 5 - 6 – 7 - 8
Price giving Ceremony “Lugo Cup”
Time
8,30 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
18,30– 19,00
Location
AeC Lugo Airport
Villa S. Martino .Lugo
AeC Lugo Airport
Villa S. Martino Lugo
AeC Lugo Airport
Villa S. Martino
Airfield
Airport
AeC
Lugo
Competitors arrival for the World Championships
FAI World Championships
Opening Ceremony
World Championships F5B-F5D
Registration
Sunday
August 14, 2016
World Championships F5B-F5D
Model Processing
Official training flights F5B-F5D
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
August 15, 2016
August 16, 2016
August 17, 2016
August 18,2016
August 19, 2016
August 20, 2016
World Championships F5B-F5D
Team Managers Meeting
World Championships F5B
Rounds 1, 2
World Championships F5D
Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4
World Championships F5B
Rounds 3, 4
World Championships F5D
Rounds 5, 6, 7, 8
World Championships F5B
Rounds 5, 6
World Championships F5D
Rounds 9, 10, 11, 12
World Championships F5B
Rounds 7, 8
World Championships F5D
Rounds 13, 14, 15, 16
19,00 -20,30
8,00 – 18,30
8,00 – 18,30
19,00– 20,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
Reserve day
8,00 – 17,00
Optional Sightseeing tour
9,00 – 17,00
World Championships F5B, F5D
Award and Closing Ceremony
17,30– 19,30
Closing Banquet
20,00– 23,00
Lugo City Centre
(to be confirm)
Hangar Office
AeC Lugo Airport
Hangar
AeC Lugo Airport
at
Airfield AeC Lugo
Airport
Meeting Room AeC
Lugo
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Lugo City, F. Baracca
Museum (Tentative)
Lugo City Centre
(to be confirmed)
Local Restaurant (To
be defined)
Departures
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The preliminary schedule is subject to change as decided by the Organizer.
ENTRY FEES:
- 350€ Senior competitors and Team Manager/Assistant Team manager
- 175€ Junior competitor
- 70€ Helper, supporter
- 40€ Banquet (optional)
- 35€ Entry fee to the Open International Contest “Lugo Cup F5B–F5D” (optional),
Competitor who are also Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager will pay only
one senior competitor fee.
FINAL ENTRY FORM: NACs/Federations are kindly asked to send the FINAL entry
forms (see Annexe 1 and Annex 2) on or before May 31, 2016.
Final Entry Form can be downloaded from the website: www.f5wcItaly.it
/Registration
Entry fees, meals on the field and banquet are to be paid in Euro only by bank
transfer to the following bank account no later than June 3rd, 2016:
Beneficiary: Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico – Via Legnano 3 – 10128 Torino
Bank Account at Banca Prossima : IBAN IT54 M 03359 01600 10000 0139447
BIC : BCITITMX
Causal code to be used: 2016 World Champs F5 + Country code (i.e: ITA)
Bank charges and other expenses for money transfer have to be borne by the
sender.
Payment by cheque is not accepted.
Later payment will be subject to an additional charge as follows:
- June 6th to July 15th : 15% surcharge.
No entry fees will be accepted after July 15th neither cash payments on arrival, if
not authorized in writing by the Organizer and only on exceptional circumstances.
In that latter circumstance the surcharge will be 20% of the entry fee.
No surcharges will be applied on field meals and banquet fee.
Entries fees may be fully refunded only for justified reasons in writing, on individual
basis and according to the Organizer decision. The same will be applied in case of
Team withdraw from the event only before July 15, 2016.
Later withdraws will be 50 % reimbursed.
LUNCH AT THE CONTEST SITE: lunch will be provided on the Championship
scheduled days at the cost of 12 €/person and day. Snacks and beverage might
be available on the field throughout the entire program schedule. For what
concerns the alcohol consumption during Championships, Competitors and all
participants including staff members and officials are requested and invited to
comply with the WADA limits recommended by FAI.
No super alcoholic drinks will be available and admitted during the competition.
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ACCOMMODATION: In the area there are plenty of hotels at various choice level
(B&B, Agriturismo, Hotels ** and *** stars) with good level of comfort an most of
them with restaurants. Food quality is usually good and typical of the Emilia
Romagna region at reasonable rates.
The Organization has identified the main hotels and other possibilities at
preferential and economical rates.
Here below we are reporting some of them:
Hotel name and
address
Hotel Ala d’Oro
C.so Matteotti 56 –
48022 Lugo – 054522388
[email protected]
Room
type
Single
Double
Q.ty of
rooms
Room rates/person/room
Double
twin
Double
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Hotel Tatì
Via Provinciale
Cotignola22/5
48022 Lugo
0545288803
[email protected]
Hotel Rosa dei Venti
Via Fiumazzo 161
48022Cà di Lugo
054570037
Risto.rosadeiventi@gmail
.com
43
48
79
Room
99
Room
109
*** Half Board + 15
Euro/person
Swimming pool
and gymnasium
free.
Room
Double
48
63
45
48
Four
beds
***S Half Board
Inclusive
42
Double
Triple
****Half Board
Inclusive
free parking incl.
44
Four
beds
Triple
Remarks
Suite or
flat
59
Room
Double
Triple
Triple
64
Single
Hotel Villa Panazza
Via Lughese Nord,269
40027 Mordano (BO)
0542 51434
[email protected]
Single
30
48
16
25
***Half Board + 15
Euro/person
The Hotel Tatì has been chosen as the principal hotel where the staff members and
officials will be hosted.
A full list of lodges, hotels and B&B will be issued and published on the web-site
allowing reservation on time. With the above lodging places is recommended the
use of specific code “World Champs Aeromodelling” to get preferential rates.
Average half-board (dinner included) accommodation cost in the Lugo area is
accessed to be 45 Euro/person/day.
Information can be obtained by the local touristic offices and websites:
http://www.comune.lugo.ra.it/Città-e-territorio/Ospitalità
http://www.romagnadeste.it/en/Ospitalità
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CAMPING/CAMPERING: At the Francesco Baracca Airport there is a limited area
for campers mainly reserved to participants (max 20) but two public areas are
located very closed to the Airport and the city of Lugo:
- Punto carico/scarico Via Piratello GPS 44°434089’N; 11°895822’E;
- Punto Sosta Camper : Parking Parco del Loto Via Foro Boario
GPS: 44°423769’N; 11°906483’E;
INSURANCE: The organizer will provide a limited third-party liability insurance
covering all competitors for model accidents involving injury to others and
damage to property. It is recommendable however that each competitor had his
own insurance against third parties damages and injuries.
It is also recommended that individual health and travel insurance is purchased by
each participant before travelling.
For EU citizens, health care is covered under Social Health Care (EHIC) on
presentation of an EU 11 form which is available in the Country of residence.
Citizens from other countries outside EU shall provide their own health insurance to
cover illness.
FREQUENCIES: The 35 MHz frequencies are allowed, as per the FAI rules but, the
2.4 GHz spectrum system is strongly recommended.
The 2,4 GHz spread spectrum will eliminate the frequency control and the
transmitter impound, competitors can keep their transmitter during the
competition at all time.
All radio equipments must comply to the EN300328 specs and be certified ECC (CE
mark).
Competitors will be fully responsible for their own equipments to fulfill these
requirements.
LOCAL RULES: As mentioned above all competitors shall accept to install the
logger (ATT) telemetry device supplied by the organizer on their models F5B as well
as the Energy Limiter on their F5D models. The rule is not substituting any FAI
Sporting Rules.
The F5B logger telemetry (ATT) and Energy Limiter F5D provided by the Organizer
shall be treated with the maximum care not to damage antenna and or
cabling/connections. The devices with the relevant certification labels are not to
be manipulated or altered in any way pending the potential competitor
disqualification. The competitors will be asked to reimburse the full cost of the
damaged devices to the organizer.
Organizer will not be responsible in any way for misuse or malfunctioning of the
provided devices as well as model damages.
Competitors in the F5B class must provide an additional RX compatible with the RC
system they use.
MODEL AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATE: All models must be processed by
the competitor’s NAC in accordance with ABR B.17 rules. Model aircraft not
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properly processed by their NAC, with FAI certificate and stickers will be processed
by the organizer at a cost of 8 Euro for each model (Refer to ABR B.17.8).
During model processing a sticker will be applied on detachable parts of the
model. These model/s can only be used during competition.
PRACTICE SITE: The contest venue will be available for practice the day before the
International contest on August 11, 2016 and on Sunday August 14, 2016.
INTERNATIONAL CONTEST “LUGO CUP”: The open international contest “Lugo Cup
F5B-F5D” will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 and Saturday, August 13, 2016 from
8,00 (9,00) to 18,00 at the same field Airport Francesco Baracca. It will be also valid
as an Eurotour F5B Contest 2016. A specific invitation will be prepared with the full
program.
All World Championships participants, Team Managers and Helpers are invited to
attend the event, relevant also to get confidence with the new loggers F5B and
limiters F5D to be used during the World Championships rounds.
VISA REQUIREMENTS: Individual competitors and their national team shall deal with
Authorities to get the necessary visas.
Organizer shall provide to all non EU citizens/teams an invitation letter which will be
available under request by preliminary mail to [email protected] or [email protected]
TOUR: A touristic tour might be organized by the organizer on the reserve day if it
will remain available (optional). Costs will be provided during the World Champs
together with the minimum participation needed.
SPECTATORS AND MEDIA: Visitors and public attending the event will be welcome
and admitted at free entrance in identified specific flying field controlled areas for
safety reasons.
A promotional campaign to publicize the Championships will be conducted by
Specialized Magazines, Social Networks, Media Communications and, in
partnership with the Lugo Municipality with the local schools to promote the event.
ORGANISER CONTACTS DETAILS: Information concerning the Championships :
Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodelling
Via Legnano 3 – 10128 Torino, Italy
Contact person: Fabrizio CECCARINI
Phone: +39 347 4308840 (mobile)
E-mail: [email protected] Web-mail: [email protected] Website: www.f5wcitaly.it
BADGES: All participants, Officials and Staff Members shall dress an ID badge
provided by the organizer. To this aim we are kindly asking for sending an identified
digital photo, ID card size, together with the Final Entry form by e-mail.
BULLETIN 3: Will be issued within June 2016 after Final Entries deadline.
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Annex 1 – F5B
Final Entry Form
National Team
2016 FAI F5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT - CLASSES F5B - F5D
Lugo di Romagna (RA) - August (11) 12 - 20, August 2016
ITALY
www.f5wcItaly.it
Class F5B
Surname
First name
Clothing
FAI Licence
Size
Frequency
Fee
Total Fee
€
€
(Note 1)(optional)
350
Team Manager (Note 2)
Senior competitor
2.4 Ghz.
350
Senior competitor
2.4 Ghz.
350
Senior competitor
2.4 Ghz.
350
2.4 Ghz.
350
2.4 Ghz.
175
Reigning Champion
2014 (Note 3)
Junior competitor (Note 4)
Official Helper
70
Official Helper
70
Official Helper
70
Supporter
70
Supporter
70
0
Q.ty
35
0
Banquet tickets
Q.ty
40
0
Meals on the field tickets
Q.ty
12
0
Competitor in "Lugo Cup F5B - F5D"
0
Total amount to be paid:
Final Entry Form must be received on or before May 31, 2016 by e-mail to:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Team Manager address
NAC Stamp and Signature
Date
E-mail Address
Mobile phone number
Note 1)
Note 2)
Note 3)
Note 4)
preferred frequencies: 2,4GHz admitted 35 Mhz
In case the TM is not a dedicated person, please enter here a Pilot as TM (no extra TM fee in this case)
reigning champion 2014 might participate indiv idually with the agreement of his/her NAC
junior: up to and including the age of 18 years in 2016 (copy of ID card or passport required)
Final Entry fees payment on or before June 3, 2016. Further payments will be subject to surcharges (see Bulletin 2 - Page 7).
Deadline July 15,2016.
Bank Account:
Beneficiary Name:
IBAN:
BIC Code
Causal/Operation code:
Banca Prossima Milano
Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico – Via Legnano 3 – 10128 Torino
IT54 M 03359 01600 10000 0139447
BCITITMX
World Champs F5BD 2016 - Country code : (i.e ITA)
ALL DATA ARE COMPULSORY
The above fillable form can be downloaded from the website: www.f5wcitaly.it/Registration
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Annex 2 – F5D
Final Entry Form
National Team
2016 FAI F5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT - CLASSES F5B - F5D
Lugo di Romagna (RA) - August (11) 12 - 20, August 2016
ITALY
www.f5wcItaly.it
Class F5D
Surname
First name
Clothing
FAI Licence
Size
Frequency
Fee
Total Fee
€
€
(Note 1)(optional)
350
Team Manager (Note 2)
Senior competitor
2.4 Ghz.
350
Senior competitor
2.4 Ghz.
350
Senior competitor
2.4 Ghz.
350
2.4 Ghz.
350
2.4 Ghz.
175
Reigning Champion
2014 (Note 3)
Junior competitor (Note 4)
Official Helper
70
Official Helper
70
Official Helper
70
Supporter
70
Supporter
70
0
Q.ty
35
0
Banquet tickets
Q.ty
40
0
Meals on the field tickets
Q.ty
12
0
Competitor in "Lugo Cup F5B - F5D"
0
Total amount to be paid:
Final Entry Form must be received on or before May 31, 2016 by e-mail to:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Team Manager address
NAC Stamp and Signature
Date
E-mail Address
Mobile phone number
Note 1)
Note 2)
Note 3)
Note 4)
preferred frequencies: 2,4GHz admitted 35 Mhz
In case the TM is not a dedicated person, please enter here a Pilot as TM (no extra TM fee in this case)
reigning champion 2014 might participate indiv idually with the agreement of his/her NAC
junior: up to and including the age of 18 years in 2016 (copy of ID card or passport required)
Final Entry fees payment on or before June 3, 2016. Further payments will be subject to surcharges (see Bulletin 2 - Page 7).
Deadline July 15,2016.
Bank Account:
Beneficiary Name:
IBAN:
BIC Code
Causal/Operation code:
Banca Prossima Milano
Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico – Via Legnano 3 – 10128 Torino
IT54 M 03359 01600 10000 0139447
BCITITMX
World Champs F5BD 2016 - Country code : (i.e ITA)
ALL DATA ARE COMPULSORY
The above fillable form can be downloaded from the website: www.f5wcitaly.it/Registration
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F5B – Annex 3
Contestant Instructions for NeuMotors Watt-Minute
Telemetry System with R/C Receiver Backup
Version 3.09, 29 February 2016
General Description : The Airborne Telemetry Transceiver (ATT) is designed to transmit Motor-On
/Motor-Off information from the Model to the Ground Display Gassensor Transducer (GDGT) when
current is flowing to the speed control. The current sensor works both directions so the positive
battery lead can either male or female 6 mm connector. The spare R/C Receiver bound to the
Contestant’s transmitter quickly takes over the Motor-On/Motor-Off function in case of telemetry
signal loss. Another function of the ATT is to transmit total Watt-Minutes beginning 1.5 seconds
after Motor-Off. Watt-Minutes are stored in the ATT are not misplaced in case of signal loss or outof-range condition. Each RF message is keyed with the ATT’s NODE ID number and error checked
with a word checksum. If the RF message is missing or damaged for a period of time, the GDGT
display will indicate “N” for Null for RF Motor Status and same for RC Motor Status if the R/C
pulse is lost. We think failsafe settings for throttle of spare R/C Receiver be low/off as well as for the
Receiver in the model!
Using ATTs in a Contest : ATTs are made with an RF Channel and NODE ID corresponding to the
table below. If (2) models are brought to the flight line, they must have NODE_IDs using the same
RF channel. Telemetry from either the primary or backup model are correctly received when the
backup model replaces the primary model following FAI rule. Contest officials should know of
NODE IDs given to contestants and should plan flight order so that the same RF Channel is not
operated at once by 2 contestants. In the case of a major championship with reverse rank flight order,
it may be required to collect and reissue some ATTs between rounds to account for new flight order
and channel spacing.
NODE ID
RF Channel
NODE ID 000-029
0
NODE ID 030-059
1
NODE ID 060-089
2
NODE ID 090-119
3
NODE ID 120-149
4
NODE ID 150-179
5
NODE ID 180-209
6
NODE ID 210-239
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Preparing the Model by Adding Ground Wire to Speed Control : An additional ground wire is
needed for ATT operation. Solder a 22 or 20 AWG wire to the negative position of the speed control
or speed control negative battery lead long enough to reach the wing opening. Solder a 2 mm female
barrel connector to this lead. Apply heat shrink insulating material leaving just the end of the barrel
open.
Installing the ATT (Figure 2) in a Model : Make a 3 mm hole in the bottom of the fuselage 6.5 cm
from back of wing opening. Use provided 2 mm X 20 cm hard plastic tube to guide ATT
transmitting antenna out of fuselage. Insert tube from fuselage hole and feed until seen in wing
opening. Slip antenna into tube and guide transmitter in place pulling tube out of fuselage while
pushing ATT into the back of the fuselage. When coax cable comes out, pull 3 to 5 cm more. Tape
coax along bottom of fuselage, the uncovered 18 cm antenna should move freely.
Connect the Current/Voltage sensor (Figure 1) in series with the 6 mm positive speed control lead in
the nose of the model. Connect the 2 mm male ground pin of the sensor to the speed control ground
lead. Position the flat ribbon wire connecting the sensor to the transmitter along the bottom or side of
the fuselage securing with bits of tape. Extra ribbon wire is pushed into the back of the model.
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Operating the ATT : Install flight battery into model. Connect battery positive Lead to ATT current
sensor and the battery negative lead to speed control negative lead. The ATT transmitter will emit a
continuous buzz sound for 5 seconds, then a further buzz for ½ second every 2 seconds. Complete
assembly of the model.
Calibrating the ATT to the GDGT and GASSENSOR : For preparation, the Contestant should give
his spare receiver to the organizers and give “Throttle High” and “Throttle Low” from his transmitter
when asked. He should also confirm the NODE_ID of his ATT is correct as known to the
Organizers. Then the model power should be switched on and he should provide a 1 ± .5 second
motor run in a safe manner. The organizers should verify that the GDGT Watt-Minute display shows
“00000” which verifies system ready and the 2 minute working time may start. This motor run does
not add to the 1750 WM.
Using a GDGT for Pilot Information : Any GDGT can show real time WM information.
Power is applied by either the “GAS” labeled R/C plug (4.6 to 5.5 volts DC) or 2S lipo port (8.4
volts ) or via standard USB, but only 1 ! . After a short message indicating F5B GDGT and Version
3.09, the display will show number of flights in LOGFILE then ask the Primary Model’s NODE ID.
SEL(ect) moves the cursor, UP/DN changes the value and ENT keeps the value after all digits are
set. One or (2) digit NODE IDs are right justified with leading 0 (s). NODE_ID 3 would look like
“003” .This number must match the NODE ID of the ATT in the model to be watched. After ENT is
pressed, you will be asked to enter the Backup Model’s NODE ID and if there is no backup model,
press ENT again to keep the same NODE ID. Next, press SEL and ENT at the same time to bypass
Receiver/GASSENSOR Calibration and reach the operating mode.
In operating mode, the display will show Primary and Back NODE_IDs, the corresponding RF
channel from the table above and RC Receiver based Motor Status (RC : ), RF based Motor Status
(RF : ) and Watt minutes (WM:
). The RC Receiver Motor Status will be N (Null) as there is
no spare RC receiver connected. Telemetry (RF) signal conditions are 0, 1 and N which means
Motor Off, Motor On and Null (signal invalid or beyond range).
During Distance task, accumulated WM can be told to the pilot by a helper observing the spare
GDGT. We recommend creating a paper of expected WM readings after each climb. The helper
should compare actual to expected readings and advise the pilot each 3 climbs “use more” , “use
less” or “OK” .
Down Loading GDGT LogFiles : Each Motor run is stored in a Logfile. Motor runs from many
Flights can be downloaded after flying. Connect the USB port to a PC by correct cable. Ensure PC
has correct driver for USB-FTDI Module. WINDOWS 10 based PCs can usually find it on Internet if
connected. The PC needs a simple RS-232 Serial Communications Program to receive the data. We
recommend
a
free
program
on
the
internet
called
“TERMITE”
http://www.compuphase.com/software_termite.htm . Termite has to be set with your PC COM
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PORT given to the USB FTDI module (often 1 to 4). The data style is 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and
9600 Baud.
When GDGT asks for NODE ID, instead press UP and DN at once. The new display will be
“LOGFILE DOWNLOAD” and “DEL
GO”. Press ENT button to start download. Display
will show a message indicating it is sending data then go back to previous display. You can
download many times. To clear Logfile, press SEL button instead of ENT. Data from TERMITE can
be copied and pasted in to Microsoft EXCELL for analysis. Each line of data in decimal (ASCII
format) is one motor on/motor off event. The data means :
NODE ID, <start time in 1/10 seconds after GDGT is turned on>,<end time in 1/10 seconds after
GDGT is turned on>,Watt Minutes
Happy F-5B Flying!
Troubleshooting Operations
1. Symptom : WM not 0000 after throttle blip.
a. Probable Cause 1) : ATT connected improperly in model. Check connections within
model. Upon power up, ATT should make 5 second buzz then ½ second buzz each 2
seconds.
b. Probably Cause 2) :ATT NODE ID does not match either primary or backup NODE ID
set in GDGT. Cycle power to GDGT and reset NODE IDs appropriately.
c. Probably Cause 3) : GDGT Processor frozen. This may occur if Receiver is
disconnected and then reconnected such as during binding. Cycle power to the GDGT
and repeat calibration sequence.
2. Symptom : GDGT displays “RF CHANNEL FAIL !” briefly after setting NODE IDs.
a. Cause 1) GDGT processor failed to issue proper channel changing command. Cycle
power to the GDGT and repeat calibration sequence.
b. Cause 2) RF Module Faulty. Return GDGT for service.
3. Symptom : LCD dim or blank during operation.
a. Cause 1) : GASSENSOR battery discharged or low. GASSENSOR must provide a
minimum of 4.5 volts to operate both Receiver and GDGT. Charge GASSENSOR
battery.
b. Cause 2) : LCD Contrast Potentiometer out of adjustment. Remove (4) screws securing
back cover of GDGT. Locate only potentiometer on circuit board. Energize GDGT with
applicable GASSENSOR and adjust potentiometer using small screwdriver for best
LCD viewing. Replace cover.
c.
Steve P. Manganelli ([email protected])
Steve Neu ([email protected])
Jeff Keesaman, ([email protected]) Neu WM Telemetry Design Principals
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F5D - Annex 4
Contestant Instructions for NeuMotors
F5D Limiter (F5DEL) Version 1.1
General Description : The F5DEL is compact device designed to
accumulate WM when current is flowing to the speed control and to cut
the throttle off when the preset limit of 1000WM is reached. The current
sensor works both directions so the positive battery lead can either male
or female 6 mm connector.
Installing the device: The F5DEL must be installed in line with the
positive battery supply. 6mm connectors are used and the device can be
installed either direction as the sensor is bi-directional. The ground
return is through the RC system so to function correctly the female RC
pulse “out” must connected to a speed control that does not have optical
isolation. The 25cm long RC pulse IN male plug must be connected to
the throttle channel that commands the motor. In most cases the best
place to install the F5DEL is in the gap between the motor controller and
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battery. Route the RC connectors along the bottom or sides of the
fuselage and use tape to keep them out of the way.
Operation: The F5DEL has no user adjustable settings - it’s operation is
very simple. When power is applied the F5DEL “zeros” out the energy
accumulator. When the RC pulse is increased above 1.2ms the F5DEL
looks for motor current and when detected starts to accumulate WM.
The motor will be stopped once the energy limit of 1000 WM has been
reached. The motor cutoff will continue for 10 seconds after which
additional motor run time will be allowed until the additional 10% energy
limit is reached at which point another 10 second motor will occur. This
sequence will repeated until the model lands.
General specifications:
Size: 39x24x12mm
Weight: 18 grams with cables
Operating voltage: 8-30 volts
Current sensor: Hall 200 amp
Power Connectors: 6mm
RC connectors: JR/Fut
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