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Current CIAM Class List

The current list of Aeromodelling classes, including Space Modelling, appears here.

Technical Notice | 2009-04-27: F3 Soaring

Class F3B - Multi-Task Model Aircraft

At the recent Plenary Meeting, CIAM approved amendments to rules 5.3.1.10 Safety Rules and 5.3.2.2 Launching. The amended rules are effective immediately.

The two amended rules appear in full in the document that may be downloaded here.

Mrs Jo Halman
CIAM Technical Secretary

F2D Shut-off rule clarification

From the 1st of January 2009 it will be mandatory that an engine shut-off be used in F2D. In the event of a fly-away the shut-off must activate and stop the engine. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Wakefield Cup anniversary

The first competition for the oldest trophy in international aeromodelling, the Wakefield Cup, was held on September 29 1928. September 2008 thus marks the 80th anniversary of this trophy for free flight rubber powered aircraft, which is now awarded at World Championships for category F1B.

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AEROMODELLING DISCIPLINES:
F1 - Free Flight
F2 - Control Line
F3A - Radio Control Aerobatics
F3B/F3J - Radio Control Soaring
F3C - Radio Control Helicopters
F3D - RC Pylon Racing
F4 - Scale Models
F5 - Electric Flight
F6 - Airsports Promotion
F7 - Aerostats
S - Space Models