FÉDÉRATION AÉRONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE
FAI BALLOONING COMMISSION (CIA)
BX MODEL EVENT RULES
FOR
HOT AIR AIRSHIPS
Version 12
April 1998
See Appendix C for record of changes
<*......*> = Organisers Options
FAI - 93 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75006 PARIS, France
Table of Contents
1.1 TITLE
The event will be known as: <* name of Event *>
1.2 OBJECTIVES (S1: 5.2)
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT ARE:
- TO DETERMINE THE CHAMPION PILOT;
- TO STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AEROSTATION AND INTERNATIONAL
COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE OF PILOTS AND AEROSTATS;
- TO REINFORCE FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE AERONAUTS OF ALL NATIONS.
1.3 DEFINITION OF A CHAMPION (S1: 5.8)
1.3.1 THE WINNING COMPETITOR SHALL BE THE COMPETITOR WITH THE HIGHEST
AGGREGATE SCORE AT THE END OF THE EVENT.
1.3.2 TO BE RECOGNISED AS A FIRST CATEGORY SPORTING EVENT AND FOR A CHAMPION
TO BE DECLARED, AT LEAST THREE TASKS MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ON NOT
LESS THAN TWO SEPARATE FLIGHTS.
1.4 SANCTION (S1, An3, 2)
THE EVENT IS AN APPROVED FAI FIRST CATEGORY SPORTING EVENT SANCTIONED BY THE FAI BALLOONING COMMISSION (CIA).
1.5 ORGANISATION
The event is organised by: <* name of NAC or organisers acting on its behalf *>
1.6 CORRESPONDENCE
All entries and official correspondence should be addressed to: <* Name, address, telephone number telex, etc. of Event Secretary *>
1.7 PERSONNEL
Event Director: <*name*>
Assistant Director: <*name*>
Safety Officer: <*name*>
Jury President: <*name*>
1.8 PLACE
The Event will be held at <* location *>.
1.9 DATES
The Event will run from <* day/date, on which competitors are required to be present *>.
The last flying day will be <* day/date *> unless the minimum tasks under 1.3.2 have not been
achieved in which case the last flying day will be <* day/date *>.
1.10 DEPOSIT FEE (S1, An3, 8.3)
THE DEPOSIT FEE TO ACCOMPANY A PROTEST SHALL BE SF 100 OR ITS EQUIVALENT
IN ANY LOCALLY RATED CURRENCY
1.11 LANGUAGE (GS: 3.9.45)
1.11.1 THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(s) OF THE EVENT SHALL BE ENGLISH AND <* LANGUAGE(s) *>. IN ALL INTERPRETATIONS THE ENGLISH VERSION SHALL PREVAIL.
<* (For International Category I events, the organiser shall indicate which language(s) they propose to use when seeking sanction by the CIA. When using other Languages than English, following should be printed in the rules.)
1.11.2 Printed material (e.g. Task Data, Meteorological information etc.) shall be in English and may
additionally be in <* Language(s)*>. The language used verbally during briefings shall be
English. *>
1.11.3 Shall and Must mean the application is mandatory. Failure to comply will normally lead to penalty,
disadvantageous interpretation or other disadvantages.
1.11.4 Should: means that the application is recommended. Failure to comply may lead to penalties,
disadvantageous interpretation or other disadvantages.
1.11.5 May: means that the application is optional.
1.12 DOCUMENTATION
The following documents will be inspected when each competitor registers on arrival at the Event:
a. Pilot Licence
b. Pilot Log Book
c. Airship Log Book
d. Airship Registration Document
e. Airship Airworthiness Document
f. Certificate of Insurance
g. FAI Sporting Licence
h. Passport or Identity Document
2.1 PARTICIPATION (GS: 3.6.1)
THE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL NACs <* IN THE CONTINENT OF ..., IF APPLICABLE *>
WHICH HAVE MET THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO THE FAI.
2.2 COMPETITOR (GS: 3.2.2, S1: 5.5.9)
2.2.1 A PERSON ENTERED AND COMPETING IN A SPORTING EVENT.
2.2.2 AFTER THE BEGINNING OF THE GENERAL BRIEFING OF A FIRST CATEGORY SPORTING
EVENT, NO CHANGE OF COMPETITOR IS PERMITTED.
2.3 COMPETITOR’S RIGHTS OF REPRESENTATION (GS: 3.7.2)
2.3.1 IN INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS, A COMPETITOR REPRESENTS THE NAC THAT
ISSUED HIS FAI SPORTING LICENCE, UNLESS HE BELONGS TO AN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM.
2.3.2 FAI COMPETITORS OR TEAMS COMPLYING WITH GS 3.2.1 AND/OR GS 3.6.1 MAY BE
INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS PROVIDING THAT
THE ORGANISING NAC CONFIRMS THAT VACANCIES EXIST.
2.3.3 Passengers, who have not participated at any time in national or international balloon Events, may be of
any nationality.
2.4 QUALIFICATION (S1: 5.5.7)
PILOTS-IN-COMMAND SHALL HAVE BEEN AUTHORISED TO ACT AS PILOT-IN-
COMMAND OF THAT SUB-CLASS OF AEROSTAT FOR WHICH THE FIRST CATEGORY
EVENT IS HELD, AT LEAST TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT.
EACH PILOT-IN-COMMAND SHALL HAVE ACCUMULATED AT LEAST 50 HOURS AS
PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF AEROSTATS OF THAT SUB-CLASS BY THE CLOSING ENTRY
DATE.
2.5 SPORTING LICENCE (GS: 8.1.2) Part
THE HOLDER SHALL SIGN HIS SPORTING LICENCE. IN DOING SO HE ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT HE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS THE FAI SPORTING CODE AND COMMITS
HIMSELF TO ABIDE BY IT.
2.6 ENTRY
The completed entry form and entry fee for each competitor must reach the organisers by the closing
entry date, except in the case of extra places offered by the organisers.
2.7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A competitor who has not received an acknowledgement of his entry within seven days after the closing
date should make inquiries to the organisers.
2.8 CLOSING ENTRY DATE
The closing entry date for the Event is: <* day/date *>.
2.9 ACCEPTANCE OF SPORTING CODE, RULES AND REGULATIONS (GS: 3.11.1)
THE ENTRANTS AND COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT
AND ABIDE BY THE SPORTING CODE AND RULES AND REGULATIONS ISSUED FOR THE
EVENT, AND BY ENTERING ARE DEEMED TO ACCEPT WITHOUT RESERVATION. THEY
SHOULD APPRECIATE THAT THEY REPRESENT THEIR NAC AND THAT THEY SHOULD
COMPETE IN A SPORTING MANNER AND THAT THEIR BEHAVIOUR MUST BE BEYOND
REPROACH.
2.10 WAIVER
By entering the Event, a competitor waives any right of action against the organiser, the owner of any site and their respective members, employees or personnel for any loss or damage sustained by him in
consequence of any act or omission on their part, or on the part of other competitors.
2.11 RISK
The airship and other property of a competitor shall be at the risk of the competitor at all times. <* By entering an Event a competitor agrees to waive all claim for injury to himself or loss or damage to his property. (This clause may be omitted if it would invalidate insurance.) *>
2.12 LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES
By entering an Event a competitor assumes all liability for injury, loss or damage to third parties or
their property caused by himself or his crew.
2.13 INSURANCE
Each competitor shall be insured against all claims by third parties to a minimum of <* amount of money, currency *>. He shall produce documentary evidence of his insurance valid for the period of
the Event covering himself and any airship which he may fly <* , or he shall purchase such insurance from the organisers *>
2.14 SAFETY
Any meteorological report or forecast, or other safety or navigational information, is provided in good
faith for the guidance of competitors. Officials will be appointed to regulate the inflation and launching
of airships. However nothing shall diminish the responsibility of competitors under this chapter.
<* Recall procedures may be used as described in 10.15 *>.
2.15 RESPONSIBILITY (S1, An3, 3)
ENTRANTS AND COMPETITORS REMAIN COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THEIR AEROSTATS AT ALL STAGES OF INFLATION, LAUNCH, FLIGHT
AND LANDING. THEY MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR EQUIPMENT, THEIR CREW AND
THEIR OWN LEVEL OF SKILL AND EXPERIENCE ARE SUITABLE FOR THE CONDITIONS
IN THEIR OWN JUDGEMENT. A COMPETITOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE ACTIONS
OF HIS CREW DURING THE EVENT.
2.16 CONDUCT (S1, An3, 4)
ENTRANTS AND COMPETITORS AND THEIR CREWS ARE REQUIRED TO BEHAVE IN A
SPORTSMANLIKE MANNER, AND TO COMPLY WITH THE DIRECTIONS OF THE EVENT
OFFICIALS. INCONSIDERATE BEHAVIOUR SHALL BE PENALISED BY THE EVENT
DIRECTOR.
3.1 DEFINITION OF AN AIRSHIP (GS: 2.2.1; GS: 2.2.1.2; S1: 2.2)
3.1.1 AEROSTAT - AN AIRCRAFT LIGHTER THAN AIR
3.1.2 AIRSHIP OR DIRIGIBLE - AN AEROSTAT, EQUIPPED WITH MEANS OF PROPULSION AND
STEERING.
3.1.3 SUB-CLASS BX - AIRSHIPS WHICH OBTAIN THEIR STATIC BUOYANCY SOLELY AS A
RESULT OF HEATING AIR. THE ENVELOPE MAY CONTAIN NO GASES OTHER THAN AIR
AND THE NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION.
3.2 FUEL
Each airship shall carry sufficient fuel to complete the flight with an adequate reserve. Lack of fuel to
complete the flight shall not be grounds for protest. Refuelling during specific flights may be permitted
and is subject to information given at flight briefings.
3.3 NOMINATION OF AIRSHIP
Each competitor shall nominate the airship he is to fly during the Event. No change of airship may be
made after the start of the first flight briefing except by permission of the Director or as provided in
these rules.
3.4 AIRWORTHINESS (S1: 5.5.8)
AEROSTATS FLOWN IN A EVENT MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATES OF
REGISTRATION AND AIRWORTHINESS, OR IN PLACE OF THE LATTER, AN EQUIVALENT
DOCUMENT FROM THE RECOGNISED AUTHORITY OF THE NATION CONCERNED. THE
ORGANISERS ARE EMPOWERED TO REJECT ANY AEROSTAT WHICH IN THEIR OPINION
IS NOT OF A REASONABLE STANDARD OF AIRWORTHINESS.
3.5 DAMAGE
3.5.1 If an airship is damaged during the Event, it may be repaired. Damaged components may be replaced
or repaired, except that a complete envelope may be replaced only at the discretion of the Director.
3.5.2 Any damage to an airship affecting its airworthiness must be reported to the Director before it is
entered for a further flight, and the airship may only be flown after his approval of any repairs.
Penalty: no score for the flight.
3.6. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROLS (S1 5.9.2)
ANY DEVICE DESIGNED TO ACT AS AN AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL IS PROHIBITED,
REGARDLESS OF THE SPECIFIC NATURE OF THE DEVICE.
3.7 COMPETITION NUMBERS
The organisers will provide adhesive numbers which must be displayed on the airship car in such a
position that they can be easily seen from the ground. All crew vehicles including trailers shall be
clearly identified with competition numbers.
3.8 CAR
The term "car" includes any crew or passenger compartment regardless of its construction.
4.1 EVENT DIRECTOR (GS: 4.3.5)
4.1.1 THE EVENT DIRECTOR IS IN OVERALL OPERATIONAL CHARGE OF THE EVENT. HE
SHALL HAVE A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TO ASSIST HIM. THE
EVENT DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE RELEVANT FAI AIR
SPORT COMMISSION.
4.1.2 THE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GOOD MANAGEMENT, SMOOTH AND SAFE
RUNNING OF THE EVENT. HE SHALL MAKE OPERATIONAL DECISIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE SPORTING CODE AND COMPETITION RULES.
HE CAN PENALISE OR DISQUALIFY A COMPETITOR FOR MISCONDUCT OR
INFRINGEMENT OF THE RULES. HE SHALL ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL JURY AND GIVE EVIDENCE IS REQUESTED.
4.1.3 In the rules the word "Director" may be used instead of "Event Director".
4.2 STEWARDS (GS: 4.3.6)
4.2.1 STEWARDS ARE APPOINTED BY THE ORGANISING NAC. THEY ARE ADVISERS TO THE
DIRECTOR.
THEY WATCH OVER THE CONDUCT OF THE EVENT AND REPORT ANY UNFAIRNESS OR
INFRINGEMENT OF THE REGULATIONS OR BEHAVIOUR PREJUDICIAL TO THE SAFETY
OF OTHER COMPETITORS OR THE PUBLIC OR IN ANY WAY PREJUDICIAL TO THE
SPORT.
THEY ASSEMBLE INFORMATION AND FACTS CONCERNING MATTERS TO BE
CONSIDERED BY THE INTERNATIONAL JURY.
They advise the event director on interpretation of the rules and regulations and on penalties.
4.2.2 A STEWARD HAS NO EXECUTIVE POWERS HE MUST NOT BE A MEMBER OF THE
ORGANISING COMMITTEE. A STEWARD MAY ATTEND A MEETING OF THE
INTERNATIONAL JURY AS AN OBSERVER OR WITNESS.
4.3 INTERNATIONAL JURY (GS: 4.3.1, 4.3.2.3, S1: 5.10) Part
4.3.1 THE INTERNATIONAL JURY IS NOMINATED. THE PRESIDENT IS APPOINTED BY THE CIA
AND THE MEMBERS MAY CONSIST OF TWO OR FOUR PERSONS APPOINTED BY THE CIA
(based upon the request of the organising NAC).
4.3.2 THE PRESIDENT 0F THE JURY SHALL NOT BE OF THE SAME NATIONALITY AS THE
ORGANISING NAC.
4.3.3 THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS (Jury Members) MUST BE OF DIFFERENT
NATIONALITIES. HE MAY NOT BE A COMPETITOR, NOR HOLD ANY OPERATIONAL
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION.
4.4 DUTIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL JURY (GS: 4.3.1, GS: 4.3.2) Part
4.4.1 MATTERS OF ADVICE, ARBITRATION OR RULE INTERPRETATION SHALL BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF the International Jury ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE FAI AND HAVING
BEEN APPOINTED OR APPROVED BY THE AIR SPORT COMMISSION CONCERNED. SUCH
OFFICIALS INCLUDE JURY PRESIDENT AND JURY MEMBERS.
4.4.2 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 EVENT. IF THE ORGANISERS FAIL TO
DO SO, THE PRESIDENT OF THE JURY HAS THE POWER TO STOP THE EVENT UNTIL A
JURY MEETING HAS CONSIDERED THE SITUATION.
4.4.3 THE JURY HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE EVENT IF THE ORGANISERS FAIL TO
ABIDE BY THE FAI SPORTING CODE AND PUBLISHED REGULATIONS. THEY MAY
RECOMMEND TO THE FAI SECRETARY GENERAL THAT ALL ENTRY FEES BE
RETURNED.
4.4.4 A JURY MEMBER MUST POSSESS A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF THE RELEVANT
SPORTING CODE AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE EVENT. AT LEAST ONE
JURY MEMBER IS TO BE ON SITE DURING COMPETITION OPERATIONS.
4.5 ABSENCE OF A JURY MEMBER (GS: 4.3.2.6 part)
4.5.1 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, OR BY THE
PRESIDENT OF THE CIA OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE MAY BE ACCEPTED BY THE JURY
PRESIDENT. THE EVENT DIRECTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT JURY
MEETINGS.
4.5.2 A QUORUM FOR A NOMINATED JURY IS THREE, INCLUDING ITS PRESIDENT.
4.6 SAFETY OFFICER (S1, 5.11)
4.6.1 THE SAFETY OFFICER SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CIA
4.6.2 THE SAFETY OFFICER SHALL GIVE ADVICE TO THE EVENT DIRECTOR ON ANY
MATTERS REGARDING SAFETY, MANDATORY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE
SAFETY OFFICER ARE CONTAINED IN THE “SAFETY OFFICER HANDBOOK” AS
APPROVED BY THE CIA
5.1 ASSISTANCE (S1, An3, 7.1)
A COMPETITOR WHO IS DISSATISFIED ON ANY MATTER SHOULD FIRST ASK THE
APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL TO ASSIST HIM. HE MAY ASK FOR HIS RESULT OR POINTS
SCORE TO BE CHECKED, OR THE CALCULATION TO BE EXPLAINED.
5.2 COMPLAINTS (GS: 5.1.1) (S1, An3, 7)
5.2.1 THE PURPOSE OF A COMPLAINT IS TO OBTAIN A CORRECTION WITHOUT THE NEED TO
MAKE A FORMAL PROTEST.
5.2.2 A COMPLAINT IS A REQUEST BY A COMPETITOR TO THE DIRECTOR TO INVESTIGATE
ANY MATTER IN WHICH THE COMPETITOR IS DISSATISFIED.
5.2.3 COMPLAINTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE EVENT GIVING
RISE TO THE COMPLAINT AND MUST BE DEALT WITH EXPEDITIOUSLY.
5.2.4 A FORMAL COMPLAINT MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH AND IN WRITING AND WILL
RECEIVE A WRITTEN REPLY.
5.2.5 COMPLAINTS SHALL BE HANDED OR TRANSMITTED BY THE COMPETITOR TO THE
EVENT DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNATED OFFICIAL, WHO WILL ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT
AND RECORD THE TIME OF RECEIPT.
5.2.6 Complaints concerning scoring must be made to the Event Director within eight hours of publication of
the official scores for a task. The hours between 21.00 and 08.00 local time will be disregarded for the
purpose of the time limits.
5.3 COMMUNICATION (S1, An3, 7.7)
REPLIES TO COMPLAINTS SHALL BE POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD AT
FIXED TIMES, ANNOUNCED IN ADVANCE BY THE DIRECTOR.
5.4 PUBLICATION (S1, An3, 7.7)
THE DIRECTOR MAY AT HIS DISCRETION PUBLISH THE TEXT OF ANY FORMAL
COMPLAINT TOGETHER WITH HIS REPLY. IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPETITOR HE
MUST DO THIS.
5.5 PROTEST (S1, An3, 8)
5.5.1 IF DISSATISFIED WITH THE DECISION ON A COMPLAINT MADE DURING THE EVENT, A
COMPETITOR HAS THE RIGHT OF PROTEST. HE SHALL, WITHIN ON HOUR OF THE
REPLY TO HIS COMPLAINT, DECLARE HIS INTENTION TO PROTEST TO THE EVENT
DIRECTOR.
5.5.2 WITHIN 8 HOURS OF THE REPLY TO HIS COMPLAINT THE COMPETITOR SHALL SUBMIT
HIS PROTEST IN ENGLISH AND IN WRITING ACCOMPANIED BY THE PROTEST FEE.
5.5.3 DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION TO PROTEST, AND PROTESTS WITH DEPOSITS, SHALL
BE HANDED OR TRANSMITTED BY THE COMPETITOR TO THE EVENT DIRECTOR or his
designated official, WHO WILL ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT AND RECORD THE TIME OF
RECEIPT. THE EVENT DIRECTOR MUST PRESENT ANY PROTEST TO THE JURY
PRESIDENT WITHOUT DELAY.
5.5.4 A COMPETITOR WHO HAS MADE A PROTEST HAS THE RIGHT TO MAKE A VERBAL
PRESENTATION OF HIS CASE TO THE JURY. HE MAY BE ASSISTED BY AN INTERPRETER
OR ADVISOR OF HIS CHOICE DURING THIS MEETING.
5.5.5 THE TEXT OF ALL PROTESTS AND THE DECISIONS OF THE JURY SHALL BE POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD.
5.6 SHORTENED TIME LIMITS (S1, An3, 7.6, 8.6)
5.6.1 COMPLAINTS CONCERNING SCORING OR ANY MATTER RELATED TO THE LAST DAY
OF THE EVENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DIRECTOR WITHIN ON HOUR OF
PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL RESULTS.
5.6.2 PROTEST CONCERNING A COMPLAINT MADE OR THE DECISION ON A COMPLAINT
PUBLISHED ON THE LAST DAY OF THE EVENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN ONE
HOUR OF THE REPLY.
5.6.3 The event director shall announce the publication times for all tasks on the last flying day.
5.7 DELETED/CIA
5.8 DELETED/CIA
5.9 DELETED/CIA
5.10 TREATMENT OF PROTESTS (GS 4.3.2 part & GS 5.5)
5.10.1 THE EVENT DIRECTOR MUST PRESENT ANY PROTEST TO THE JURY PRESIDENT
WITHOUT DELAY. THE PRESIDENT SHALL CALL A MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL
JURY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RECEIVING A PROTEST.
5.10.2 THE JURY SHALL HEAR BOTH SIDES OF THE MATTER OF ANY PROTEST, APPLYING THE
RELEVANT FAI REGULATIONS AND THE RULES FOR THE EVENT.
5.10.3 DECISIONS WILL BE REACHED BY A SIMPLE MAJORITY, A SECRET BALLOT SHALL BE
HELD, IF REQUESTED BY A JURY MEMBER.
5.10.4 THE PRESIDENT OF THE JURY SHALL REPORT THE RESULT AND A SUMMARY OF ANY
RELEVANT CONSIDERATIONS IN WRITING TO THE EVENT DIRECTOR WITHOUT
DELAY, WHO SHALL MAKE PUBLIC THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT.
5.11 RETURN OF DEPOSIT (GS: 5.4.3, 5.4.4)
5.11.1 NORMALLY THE DEPOSITED FEE IS RETURNABLE ONLY IF THE PROTEST IS UPHELD,
OR IS WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO THE HEARING BY THE JURY.
5.11.2 ALL NON-REFUNDED DEPOSIT FEES FROM PROTESTS WILL BE SENT BY THE JURY TO
THE FAI, TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE
CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT. THE FEE WILL THEN BE SEGREGATED FOR THE USE OF
THE AIR SPORT COMMISSION CONCERNED.
5.12 JURY APPROVAL OF RESULTS AND PRIZE GIVING (GS: 3.16.1)
THE RESULTS OF THE EVENT SHALL BE FINAL ONLY AFTER ALL PROTESTS HAVE
BEEN DEALT WITH BY THE JURY AND THE JURY HAS CEASED ITS FUNCTIONS. THE
FINAL RESULTS MUST BE MADE PUBLIC BEFORE THE PRIZE GIVING IS HELD.
5.13 OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
The Event Director will announce at the General Briefing the place where the Official Notice Board is
located. This should be marked OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD and is the place where all results, scores,
replies to complaints and protests, and other official communications directly relating to the event will
be published. All information posted shall be signed, dated and timed.
Not applicable to these Competition Rules.
7.1 CONTEST AREA
An area defined by reference to the competition map, and published at the start of the Event. Flights
will not be set, and results will not be measured, outside this area. Contest area may be altered for
specific flights by notification at the flight briefing.
7.2 OUT OF BOUNDS
The Director may define areas as out of bounds. Results will not be measured in these areas.
7.3 MAPS
A competitor is required to carry an official competition map in the car on which all out of bounds
areas shall be clearly and accurately marked.
7.4 EARTH TO BE FLAT
For scoring purposes the earth is flat. Calculations based on the competition map will be taken as
accurate.
7.5 MAP CO-ORDINATES
To identify a point on the competition map, the co-ordinates will be written in eight-digit format. First
four digits west/east and the second four digits south/north. (Easting then Northing.)
8.1 FLIGHT PROGRAMME
The Event will consist of a series of flights. The number and frequency of flights and rest periods are at
the discretion of the Director. At the first flight briefing on the day before the last planned flying day
the Director shall publish the remaining flying programme.
8.2 VALID FLIGHT (S1: 5.9.1)
8.2.1 A VALID FLIGHT IS DEFINED AS ONE IN WHICH ALL ENTERED COMPETITORS WERE
GIVEN A FAIR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A PROPER START, UNLESS THEY HAD
WITHDRAWN OR HAD BEEN DISQUALIFIED.
8.2.2 The Director has the authority to cancel a task(s) for Safety reasons at any time before the flight results
are published.
8.3 TASK SELECTION
The Director shall select tasks from those described in Chapter 14 &15. Particular tasks may be set
more than once or not at all.
8.4 MULTIPLE TASKS
The Director may set more than one task to be performed on one flight.
8.5 MODIFICATION OF RULES (GS: 3.9.1 part)
8.5.1 COMPETITION RULES FOR A PARTICULAR EVENT SHALL NOT CONFLICT WITH THE
SPORTING CODE. THEY SHALL BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE CIA AND MUST
NOT BE CHANGED THEREAFTER.
8.5.2 The flight rules of Chapter 15 and 16 are defined as variable rules and minor changes to those may be
made without authorisation.
8.5.3 Variations to task rules shall be notified individually to each competitor in writing.
8.6 GENERAL BRIEFING (S1, An3, 6)
A GENERAL BRIEFING ON THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND MAJOR ASPECTS OF THE
EVENT SHALL BE HELD BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT. ATTENDANCE AT THE
GENERAL BRIEFING IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL ENTRANTS, OBSERVERS AND OTHER
OFFICIALS. THE OFFICIAL COMPETITORS LIST WILL BE COMPILED FROM THE ROLL
CALL OF THE ENTRANTS TAKEN AT THE GENERAL BRIEFING, SHALL BE PUBLISHED
AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE GENERAL BRIEFING BUT BEFORE THE FIRST
TASK BRIEFING
8.7 FLIGHT BRIEFINGS
8.7.1 Flight briefings will be called by the Director at times published on the official notice board. At the
briefing the following information will be given verbally, by written circular, or by posted notices:
a: Meteorological information
b: Air traffic and safety information (if any)
c: Time check
d: Task data
8.7.2 Where written information is supplied, five minutes study time will be allowed before the briefing proceeds.
8.8 FLIGHT DATA
a: Flight rule variations (must be by written circular)
b: Launch area and launch period (if or as defined)
c: Provisional time and place of next briefing
d: Launch point and definition if necessary for the flight
e: Marker details
f: Scoring period
g: Task data
8.9 SUPPLEMENTARY BRIEFING
8.9.1 If it should be necessary to publish additional or revised information to competitors at the launch field,
a pink flag will be raised at the signals point. The competitor should attend in person or send a
responsible crew member to the signals point. The information will be given verbally and a written
copy may be displayed. All competitors will be deemed to have proper notice of the information.
Alternatively an official may circulate a written notice to each airship and obtain the signature of the
competitor or crew member.
8.9.2 If it should be necessary to provided additional or revised information to competitors at a compulsory
pit stop this will be given in writing to each competitor by a competition official whilst the airship is at
rest with propulsion engines switched off.
8.10 ENTRY FOR FLIGHT
A competitor will enter the flight by answering his name or competition number at the roll call at the flight briefing.
8.11 LATE ENTRY
8.11.1 A competitor may make a late entry at the signals point with a penalty of 50 points up to 5 minutes
before the start of the launch period, and 100 points thereafter. Officials will not be available to give
personal briefing except for Air Traffic and safety matters.
8.11.2 In tasks where competitors select their own launch areas, late entries shall be made at the Competition
Centre.
9.1 COMMON LAUNCH AREA(S)
One or more areas defined by the organiser and used when the flight requires all pilots to launch from a
common area. A pilot taking off outside the prescribed launch area will not achieve a result in that
flight.
9.2 INDIVIDUAL LAUNCH SITES
9.2.1 Individual launch fields selected by the competitors. The boundaries of the Launch Site are a circle of
100 meter radius from the Inflation Point or the physical boundary of the field if closer.
9.2.2 Inflation Point: The position of the airship car at the start of hot inflation.
9.3 LAUNCH POINT OR LAUNCH LINE
A point or a line in or near the launch area from which all times and distances are measured,
irrespective of the take-off points of individual airships. The location of a launch point or line, if any,
shall be defined for each flight and will be clearly identified on the ground.
9.4 LANDOWNER PERMISSION
Competitors must ensure permission has been obtained from the landowner or occupiers before driving
onto, or launching from, any land which is enclosed or cultivated or apparently private or used for
agricultural purposes.
9.5 VEHICLES
Not more than two vehicles per airship may be present in the launch area during the launch period.
9.6 LATE VEHICLES
No vehicles may enter the launch area after the advance yellow warning flag has been raised except by
permission of a launchmaster.
9.7 PREPARATION OF AIRSHIPS
The launchmaster may allocate to each competitor a space in which to prepare and inflate his airship.
He has authority to regulate the operation of all airships and vehicles on the launch area. A competitor
must use the space allocated and obey the instructions of the Launchmaster.
9.8 COLD INFLATION
Burners may be briefly tested and cold air may be introduced into envelopes for rigging and inspection,
but before start of the launch period, there must be no hot inflation, no use of powered fans, and no part
of the envelope fabric may be more than two meters off the ground. Fans may be tested or used before
the launch period until a flag of any colour has been raised.
9.9 SIGNALS POINT
A point at the launch area where flag signals are displayed, and competitor's task declaration, late
entries and supplementary briefings take place. Competitors are responsible for keeping observation on the signals point, and its obscuring shall not be a reason for complaint.
9.10 LAUNCH SIGNALS
9.10.1 Coloured flags shall have the following meanings when displayed at the signals point:
RED No take-off permitted. Any previous permission to take-off cancelled.
WHITE Start of Launch Period
YELLOW Five minutes warning.
GREEN Start Line open or start of Scoring Period.
PINK Supplementary or amended briefing information available.
BLACK Flight cancelled.
VIOLET Reserve: meaning as declared at flight briefing.
9.10.2 An audible signal may be given to draw attention to changes of flag signal.
9.11 PUBLIC ADDRESS
Unless the Director has specified at the flight briefing that the public address will be used, any
information given over the public address system is of no effect for competition purposes.
9.12 LAUNCH PERIOD
No take-off may be made before the launch period, and any take-off made after the launch period,
except under Rule 9.14, may be subject to a penalty. The yellow warning flag will be raised 5 or more
minutes before the end of the launch period.
9.13 ADEQUATE TIME
A competitor who is given permission to begin hot inflation 30 or more minutes before the end of the
launch period is deemed to have adequate time, even if the launch period is curtailed for any reason.
9.14 EXTENSION OF TIME
A competitor may request an extension of time from the launchmaster. The launchmaster may grant an
extension if he is satisfied that the competitor was delayed by the action of officials or other
competitors, or by other causes outside his control (equipment malfunction excluded).
9.15 LAUNCHING ORDER
Airships may be allotted an order of priority for inflation, which will be rotated from one flight to the
next. Competitors may commence hot inflation according to the flag signal or when given individual
permission by a launchmaster.
9.16 OBSTRUCTION
Once an airship is fully inflated and/or airborne, a competitor may not unnecessarily remain in a
position where his airship obstructs another.
9.17 TAKE-OFF PERMISSION
9.17.1 There are two types of take-off permission, individual and general. The type applicable to a given flight
will be declared at the flight briefing. In neither case does take-off permission relieve the competitor of
complete responsibility for his take-off, including adequate lift to clear all obstacles and other airships,
and to continue safely in flight.
9.17.2 INDIVIDUAL TAKE-OFF Competitors, when completely ready to take-off and having positive
buoyancy should wave a white flag. The launchmaster will then give each competitor permission to
take-off with the words "Number .... clear to take-off". The competitor may then take-off at will subject
to any instructions from the launchmaster at the time. If the airship does not take off within 1 minute,
permission to take-off may be cancelled by the launchmaster.
9.17.3 GENERAL TAKE-OFF Competitors may take-off at will on or after a general signal has been
given without any further permission.
9.18 LOSS OF CONTROL
A competitor losing control of his airship shall deflate immediately or take other appropriate action. A
pilot taking off without permission, whether due to loss of control or any other reason, may be
penalised up to 500 points.
9.19 ABORTED TAKE-OFF
9.19.1 An airship is considered to have taken off and started the flight if it passes over the boundary of the
Launch Area or Launch Site, or the starting line. A competitor may abort his take-off for safety reasons
but must avoid the obstruction of other airships.
9.19.2 At a common Launch Area he may attempt a further take-off within the launch period. He must inflate
in his originally allocated space, except by permission of the launchmaster, and must again obtain
permission to take-off.
9.20 CLEARING LAUNCH AREA
A competitor, unable to clear the launch area or the starting line within three minutes, shall climb to at
least 500 feet above ground level.
9.21 TAKE-OFF (S1 3.2.6.6)
THE POINT AND/OR TIME AT WHICH ALL PARTS OF AN AEROSTAT OR ITS CREW CEASE TO BE IN CONTACT WITH OR CONNECTED TO THE GROUND OR WATER.
10.1 RATE OF CLIMB
A competitor shall not initiate or maintain a fast climb unless he is completely certain that no higher
airship is in his ascent path.
10.2 RIGHT OF WAY
The RIGHT OF WAY RULES are SAFETY RULES. Any exploitation of these rules for reasons other
than flight safety and accident avoidance will result in no score for the task.
10.2.1 A competitor is responsible for avoiding collision between his airship and any other airship at all times
in flight or on the ground.
10.2.2 When two airships at different altitudes are converging in flight, approaching head on, or approaching a
target, goal or landing area the pilot of the higher airship shall hold its position or give way by climbing
as necessary to avoid collision.
10.2.3 When two airships are converging in flight at similar altitudes the one which has the other on its
starboard (right hand) side shall give way.
10.2.4 When two airships are approaching head on at similar altitudes each shall alter course to starboard (the
right).
10.2.5 An airship overtaking another at similar altitude shall alter course to starboard (the right) or port (the
left) as defined in the task briefing.
10.2.6 In case of collision, both competitors may be penalised, not necessarily by the same amount.
10.2.7 When competitive advantage results from a collision between two airships, the competitor who was
responsible shall be disqualified from the flight, and the competitor who has been disadvantaged shall
have a compensation of 50 points added to his score.
10.3 CLEARING GOAL AREA
A competitor who has scored shall clear the vicinity of the goal or the arrival line as quickly as
reasonably possible.
10.4 DROPPING OBJECTS
No object may be dropped from the airship except for official markers, or small pieces of paper or
similar light-weight materials for navigational purposes.
10.5 BEHAVIOUR
Competitors are required to fly with proper consideration for persons and livestock on the ground and
to follow good landowner relations etiquette or code of conduct when provided. Inconsiderate
behaviour by competitors or crew members, or reckless flying, may be penalised by up to 1000 points.
10.6 LIVESTOCK AND CROP
Airships shall not fly closer than 250 feet from livestock and competitors and crews must not damage
crops unless given permission by the landowner or person responsible for the crop. Penalty: up to 1000
points.
10.7 LANDOWNER
In these rules the term "landowner" means the person who is responsible for any crop or livestock on
the land, not necessarily the legal owner of the land itself.
10.8 COLLISION
A competitor whose airship is in collision with any structure, power or telephone wires or their
supports at any time between launch and completion of final landing will be penalised up to 500 points.
10.9 FLIGHT CREW AND PASSENGERS
Competitors may be required to perform a particular task solo. Otherwise a competitor is permitted to
carry other crew during a flight and they may perform any duties he wishes to assign to them, except to
act as pilot in command.
10.10 GROUND CREW
Each competitor shall ensure that he has sufficient crew to operate his airship and retrieve vehicles. He
shall ensure that all those involved with his airship are adequately briefed on safety. A competitor is
responsible for all the actions of his crew during a competition.
10.11 DRIVING
Vehicles must be driven at suitable speeds within the Launch Area. The safety officer or launchmaster
may bar from the area any vehicle driven inconsiderately.
10.12 DISEMBARKATION
No person may enter or leave the car between take-off and final landing.
10.13 ASSISTANCE
The use of handling lines or any handling assistance from persons on the ground is forbidden during
flight.
10.14 AIR LAW
Infringements of air law which do not contravene the rules of the Event or provide competition
advantage will not be penalised by the Director except in cases of damage, disturbance or reasonable
complaint from persons not connected with the Event.
10.15 RECALL PROCEDURE
<* The organiser may introduce a recall procedure. This procedure will be announced at the General Briefing.*>
11.1 LANDING AREA
A landing area may be defined for certain flights. In this case airships must land and come to a
complete stop within the defined boundaries of the landing area.
11.2 GROUND CONTACT
Unless the flight briefing permits TOUCH AND GOES, PIT STOPS or REFUELLING no part of the
airship car may make contact with the ground (or water surface, or anything resting on or attached to
the ground) within 200 meters of any scoring option.
Penalty: 200 points for each infringement.
11.3 ASSISTANCE
Assistance by ground crew or other persons on the ground is only permitted during an authorised PIT
STOP or REFUELLING STOP. Penalty 200 points for each infringement.
12.1 TARGET
A prominent banner or any other device, as explained in the briefing preceding the flight, displayed in a
place defined by reference to the competition map, set by the director.
12.2 MARKER
A weighted streamer or any other device declared as a marker during the flight briefing supplied by the
organisers. Competitors are responsible for collecting the necessary marker(s) before a flight. The
marker must not be modified in any way. No devices for propelling markers are permitted. Marker
must be unfurled when thrown or dropped from the airship car.
12.3 MARK
The point on the ground vertically below the weighted part of the marker where it comes to rest after
falling from the airship.
12.4 OBSERVED MARK
12.4.1 A mark which has been measured by a competition official.
12.4.2 Measurements will be made to the closest point of the weighted bag portion of the marker.
12.5 INTERFERENCE WITH MARKER
No person other than an official may touch or interfere with a marker on the ground.
13.1 UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR (GS 5.2.2.3, S1.An 3, 5)
CHEATING OR UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR, INCLUDING DELIBERATE ATTEMPTS TO
DECEIVE OR MISLEAD OFFICIALS, WILFUL INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER
COMPETITORS, FALSIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS, USE OF FORBIDDEN EQUIPMENT OR
PROHIBITED DRUGS, OR REPEATED SERIOUS INFRINGEMENTS OF RULES SHOULD, AS
A GUIDE, RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT.
13.2 UNSPECIFIED PENALTIES
13.2.1 A competitor infringing any rule for which the penalty is not specified may have a penalty applied to
his result up to no score for the flight.
13.2.2 Where safety is not an issue, and no competitive advantage has been gained he will normally receive a
warning in the first instance.
13.3 RIGHT TO BE INFORMED
A competitor may not be penalised under any rule if he has already been penalised under the same rule
in a previous flight, but has not been informed of the fact before the beginning of the flight in question,
except follow-on tasks in the same flight.
13.4 PENALTY POINTS
Penalty points will be applied to a competitor's overall score in the Event and can result in a negative
score.
13.5 PROOF OR RULES VIOLATION (S1, An3, 8.9)
THE PRODUCTION AND DEMONSTRATION OF EVIDENCE FOR ANY ALLEGED
INFRINGEMENT BY A COMPETITOR ALWAYS RESTS ENTIRELY WITH THE EVENT
OFFICIALS. RULES SHALL NOT BE WRITTEN IN ORDER TO OBLIGE THE COMPETITOR
TO PROVE HIS COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES OR HIS INNOCENCE IN CASE OF
ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT.
14.1 PUBLICATION OF SCORES (S1: 5.9.4) Part
14.1.1 THE RESULTS OF EACH TASK SHALL BE PUBLISHED WITH THE MINIMUM OF DELAY on
the Official Notice Board.
14.1.2 ALL RESULT SHEETS SHALL BE MARKED WITH AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION: EVENT NAME, TASK DATE, TASK SEQUENCE NUMBER, TASK NAME
AND RULES AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION TIME.
14.1.3 IF MORE THAN ONE RESULT SHEET VERSION IS PUBLISHED FOR A PARTICULAR TASK,
THE CHANGES FROM THE PREVIOUS ISSUE SHALL BE MARKED AND THE DIFFERENT
VERSIONS SHALL BE NUMBERED IN SEQUENCE.
14.1.4 PENALTIES GIVEN SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY A RULE REFERENCE AND A BRIEF
DESCRIPTION.
14.2 POINTS FORMULAS
14.2.1 VARIABLE SCORING OPTIONS
The best result will be awarded 1000 or 500 points (as defined in Chapter 15). The remaining results
will be awarded points according to the following table:
| Position | 1 | 1000 | 500 | Maximum points |
| 2 | 750 | 375 | |
| 3 | 600 | 300 | |
| 4 | 500 | 250 | |
| 5 | 450 | 225 | |
| 6 | 400 | 200 | |
| 7 | 350 | 175 | |
| 8 | 300 | 150 | |
| 9 | 250 | 125 | |
| 10 | 200 | 100 | |
| 11 | 150 | 75 | |
| 12 | 100 | 50 | |
| 13 | 75 | 35 | Points for all others |
14.2.2 ALL OTHER SCORING OPTIONS
Points will be awarded as defined in Chapter 16.
14.3 TIED RESULTS
Competitors whose results are separated by less than the accuracy of the measurement method
employed may, at the Director's discretion, be judged to have tied and will share equally between them
the points which they would have received had they not been so tied.
14.4 TIED TOTAL SCORES
Where two competitors have equal total scores in the Event, the competitor with the smaller difference
between his best and worst scores will be ranked higher.
15.1 COMPETITION FLIGHT
For each competition flight competitors will be set a number of tasks to complete which will be chosen
from the options set out in 15.4 below. The tasks may be set in any order and in any combination as is
deemed appropriate by the Director. During any competition flight the minimum and maximum points
available to competitors are 1000 and 5000 respectively.
15.2 COMPETITION FLIGHT SCORE
Competition Flight score - 100 points for clearing the boundary of the launch field in powered flight.
15.3 BRIEFING INFORMATION
At flight briefings competitors will receive -
1. A map or diagram showing location of start, scoring options and finish, with, if required, an
indication of the direction and sequence in which they are to be flown. Refuelling areas and other
relevant information will also be shown.
2. Details of -
a) Type of Task
b) Type of start, location and timing arrangements
c) Type and number of scoring options (except for secret options)
d) Task timing arrangements
e) Altitude requirements
f) Right of way when overtaking
g) Finish location, timing arrangements and scoring period
h) The scoring option points available for the task
i) Refuelling arrangements
j) Details of markers
k) Specific task penalties if any
all as required for the specific task being briefed
l) Time of next briefing
15.4 COMPETITION TASKS
15.4.1 CROSS COUNTRY NAVIGATION
A long distance flight usually of more than 10km over a designated course with 2 or more scoring
options (known or secret).
Scoring as defined in Chapter 16 for the scoring options specified in the Flight Briefing
A scoring period may be defined, penalty for not observing scoring period - NO SCORE
15.4.2 PYLON RACE
Speed event of one or more laps over a short course consisting of a start gate, two or more turning
pylons and a finish gate. Course must be flown in designated sequence.
Scoring as defined in Chapter 16 for the scoring options specified in the Flight Briefing
A scoring period may be defined, penalty for not observing scoring period - NO SCORE
Overtaking will normally be as defined in Rule 10.2.5 and the task briefing except that where an airship
is more than 100m off the ideal minimum track overtaking can be between that airship and the pylon or
ideal track.
15.4.3 SLALOM
A combined precision and speed event over a slalom course consisting of start gate, 6 - 10 slalom poles
and finish gate spaced between 50 and 100m apart. Gates 7m wide, course 10m wide. Airships must
pass between gate poles and outside each slalom pole in sequence.
Two attempts only may be made to pass through the start gate, but airships may continue the course in
sequence after a second failed attempt in order to score course points.
Scoring as defined in Chapter 16 for the scoring options specified in the Flight Briefing.
SIGNALS
- Red flag - course closed
- Green flag - permission to enter course
- Pink with black cross - successful pass through gate or rounding of pole
15.4.4 PRECISION TASK
A medium distance task requiring precision flying in direction and/or altitude and/or object handling
and manoeuvring to one or more targets set by the director.
Task to be flown in sequence designated in Flight Briefing
No penalty for missing target.
Scoring as defined in Chapter 16 for the scoring options specified in the Flight Briefing
16.1 TYPES OF START
16.1.1 (a) INDIVIDUAL
Each competitor starts flight at their individual time of crossing start ine.
16.1.2 (b) RACING START
All competitors attempt to cross start line as near as possible to its opening time.
16.1.3 (c) LE MANS
Inflated airships ready to fly lined up on flags. On start signal pilots run forward 20m, collect token, return to airship and take off.
16.2 SCORING OPTIONS AND POINTS AVAILABLE
16.2.1 START GATE
Two 2m poles placed at least 50m apart in designated position between which the airship car must pass in the designated direction. Flashing yellow beacon indicates gate OPEN.
Score = 100 points.
16.2.2 TURNING PYLON
A single 2m pole or other designated marker. The airship car must pass to the left of the pylon on a
clockwise circuit or the right of the pylon on an anticlockwise circuit in order to score.
Score = 20 points
16.2.3 TURNING GATE
Two 2m poles placed 50m apart between which the airship car must pass in the designated direction to score.
Score = 20 points
16.2.4 TURNING BOX, CIRCLE, STRUCTURE OR OTHER DESIGNATED AREA
A box, circle, structure or other area in which a competitor must drop a marker to score.
Score = 100 points
16.2.5 CROSS (X) TARGET
A white or orange cross with arms 2m long x 50cm wide. Scoring by dropping marker - closest to
centre wins. No score for markers more than 2m from centre of cross.
Scoring as per Rule 14.2.1, maximum for best result = 500 points.
16.2.6 BULLS EYE TARGET
A 2.8m diameter circle with 4 graduated scoring rings. Scoring by dropping marker on target and its
final position on rings. No score for markers outside target.
Score - Red = 300 points, Yellow = 270 points, Blue = 180 points, White = 90 points
16.2.7 TOUCH AND GO
A 5m square into which competitor must touch ground with his airship car. Touching in square and
dragging through far side is a valid score. Touching more than 25m from centre of box - ground
contact, Rule 10.2 applies.
Score = 400 points; touching outside box but within 25m of its centre, 100 points
16.2.8 OBJECT COLLECTION
Competitor required to collect an object from an official or crew member in a designated position
without ground contact by airship. Successful pickup to score.
Score = 100 points
16.2.9 OBJECT DELIVERY
Competitor required to deliver an object without ground contact by object or airship. Successful
delivery of intact object to score.
Score = 100 points
16.2.10 PIT STOP
All competitors must land in a designated and marked area (150 m square) and come to a complete stop
with propulsion engines switched off. A supplementary task briefing in writing covering additional
tasks may be handed over to the pilot by an official.
Score = 100 points
16.2.11 FLIGHT TIMES
Flight time points can only be applied to the PYLON RACE task (15.4.2) and the SLALOM task
(15.4.3). In these tasks the competitor who completes the flight in the fastest time is the winner.
All times taken when airship propeller guard crosses appropriate line.
Scores - maximum for best result - 1000 points. As per rule 14.2.1
16.2.11.1 TIME SCORE PENALTIES
In time tasks the penalty for missing a gate, a pylon in the Slalom, or a pylon in the Pylon Race = NO SCORE.
A competitor will be deemed to have:
* passed a PYLON if the airship car rounds the pylon in the defined manner,
* passed a GATE if the airship car passes between the poles in the defined manner,
16.2.12 ALTITUDE HURDLES
A 2 meter long bar suspended approximately 1 meter above the ground which pilots must touch with
their airship to score. Altitude hurdles may be used singly or several in sequence. When used in
sequence pilots do not have the option of a second try once a hurdle has been knocked to the ground.
Score for EACH hurdle - 300 points
16.2.13 FINISH GATE
Two 2m poles set at least 50m apart in designated position between which airship car must pass in the designated direction. Flashing yellow beacon indicates gate open.
Score = 100 points
16.3 REFUELLING
a) Voluntary - designated areas for refuelling during task as required. Refuelling is not permitted within 200m of a target or other designated competition area. Penalty: 200 points for each infringement.
b) Prohibited - refuelling not permitted during task and/or flight.
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14.2.1 VARIABLE OPTIONS
| Position | 1 | 1000 | 500 | Maximum points |
| 2 | 750 | 375 | |
| 3 | 600 | 300 | |
| 4 | 500 | 250 | |
| 5 | 450 | 225 | |
| 6 | 400 | 200 | |
| 7 | 350 | 175 | |
| 8 | 300 | 150 | |
| 9 | 250 | 125 | |
| 10 | 200 | 100 | |
| 11 | 150 | 75 | |
| 12 | 100 | 50 | |
| 13 | 75 | 35 | Points for all others |
| 15.2 | Competition Flight Score | . | 100 points | |
| 16.2.1 | Start Gate | . | 100 | |
| 16.2.2 | Turning Pylon | . | 20 | |
| 16.2.3 | Turning Gate | . | 20 | |
| 16.2.4 | Turning Box | . | 100 | |
| 16.2.5 | X Target | . | 500 | maximum, as 14.2.1 |
| 16.2.6 | Bulls Eye | Red | 300 | |
| | | Yellow | 270 | |
| | | Blue | 180 | |
| | White | 90 | |
| 16.2.7 | Touch and Go | . | 400 | 100 within 25 meters of center of box |
| 16.2.8 | Object Collection | . | 100 | |
| 16.2.9 | Object Delivery | . | 100 | |
| 16.2.10 | Pit Stop | . | 100 | |
| 16.2.11 | Time Tasks | . | 1000 | maximum for single time task, as per 14.2.1 |
| 16.2.12 | Altitude Hurdle | . | 300 | |
| 16.2.13 | Finish Gate | . | 100 | |
FIXED PENALTIES
| 11.2 | Ground Contact | 200 |
| 11.3 | Assistance | 200 |
| 16.3 | Refueling | 200 |
APPENDIX C. RECORD OF CHANGES
VERSION 1 3rd November 1989
VERSION 2 11th November 1989 various typo errors/omissions, plus -
2.4 addition to last line
13.3 formula 2, brackets added
14.2 addition to last line, new (j) added and old (j) re-lettered (k)
14.3.8 addition to last line
VERSION 3 17th March 1990 various typo errors/omissions, plus changes required as a result of the new version of the General Section of the Sporting Code and decisions taken at the CIA Meeting in March 1990.
General changes - references to GS and S1 changed as required, and reference paragraphs changed to
capital letters. Change "National Aero Club" to "NAC" throughout.
2.2.1 new wording
2.2.2 new rule added
2.5.3 title changed
2.6 addition to last line
3.1 references added
3.6.1 references deleted
4.1 title changed
4.2 last paragraph added
4.3.1 new wording
4.3.2 new wording
4.3.3 title changed, new wording
5.5 new wording
5.6 deleted
5.11.1 new wording
5.11.2 new wording
5.12 new wording
5.13 new rule added
7.2.1 new wording
7.2.2 altered wording
7.3.1d changed wording
9.1.2/1 changed wording
VERSION 4 Whole of CHAPTER 14 - COMPETITION FLIGHTS rewritten as a result of discussion after 1990 World Championships. New principal is for a positive rather than negative scoring system in which: - points are earned for flying;
course points are earned for - starting a task, at each enroute point and finishing a task;
time points are awarded only to competitors completing a designated course in proper sequence.
Incomplete course = NO SCORE.
para 13.3 & 13.4 become 13.3.1
13.3.2 new rule added
13.5 becomes 13.4
13.6 becomes 13.5
VERSION 4.1 March 1991
9.1.2, para 2, new wording. Changed at recommendation of CIA Rules Committee and
approved at Plenary Meeting.
VERSION 5 1 October 1991 - changes resulting from 1991 Europeans
7.3.2 paragraph added
7.4.2 word deletions
8.10.3 deletion
9.1.2 line added to para 5
9.2.1 word deletion
9.2.2 word deletion
9.3 word deletion
10.2 word deletion
11.3 line added
12.1 word deletion
12.5 revised
14.1 1st para line added, 2nd para added
14.2 addition to para 1, line 1, addition to (c), new para (f) added and renumbered,para
(g) changed
14.3.1 Title changed, para 1 change and addition, para 2 (a), (b) and (c) changed, para 3 added
14.3.2 para (a) & (b) changed, para 3 added
14.3.3 new line added to para 2
14.3.4 addition to para 1
CHAPTER 15 ADDED
14.4 - 14.9 RE-NUMBERED 15.1 - 15.6
15.2.3 words added
15.2.4 changes and line added
15.2.6 change
15.2.8 added and original 15.2.8 re-numbered 15.2.9
15.3 addition to (b) and (c)
15.3.1 first and last lines changed
APPENDIX A revised
APPENDIX C deleted, APPENDIX C re-lettered B
VERSION 6 21 October 1992 - changes resulting from the Worlds 1992.
7.2.1 Chapter 15 added as variable rules
10.2 Changed to include refuelling stops and allow assistance by crews
10.3.2 Addition of distance limits
11, 11.1 Reference to GOAL deleted
11.3, 11.4, 11.5 renumbered
13.1 Revised to fuller wording of AX UMRs
13.3.1 Revised to new fixed points scoring system
14.3.1 Changed to reflect new 13.3.1
14.3.2 Changed to reflect new 13.3.1 and modified overtaking rule added
14.3.3 Changed to reflect new 13.3.1, new course dimensions and signal system
14.3.4 Delete reference to GOAL
15.2 Delete reference to GOAL
15.2.9 Changed to allow supplementary Task Briefings
15.6. Distance penalty added
Appendix A - redesigned
VERSION 7, 14 March 1994. Changes resulting from the World Championships 1994
9.1.2 Collision - paragraph added
10.2 Ground Contact - Rule re-written
10.3 Assistance - Rule re-written
Chapter 13 - Scoring ) All extensively revised
Chapter 14 - Competition Flights ) to simplify and clarify
Chapter 15 - Competition Detail Definitions ) tasks & scoring system
VERSION 8, DECEMBER 1994
Numbering System modified to reflect format of other FAI Documents.
Sporting Code text for the following rules changed to reflect latest version:
1.3,11, 2.1,2,3,4,5,9, 3.1,4, 4.1,2,3,4, 5.2,10,11,12, 13.1
VERSION 9, MAY 1995
5.13 OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD added
CHAPTER 6. OBSERVERS - heading only added to bring numbering into line with AX UMRs.
Subsequent Chapters re-numbered accordingly.
7.2 OUT OF BOUNDS added
8.1 and 8.2 split and re-numbered as AX.
CHAPTER 9 - re-ordered as AX and following added
9.4 LANDOWNER PERMISSION
9.8 COLD INFLATION
9.13 ADEQUATE TIME
9.3 split into 9.5. and 9.6
10.3 ASSISTANCE added
14.3 deleted - duplicate of 1.3
APPENDIX A and B added, old APPENDIX B re-lettered C
VERSION 10, MARCH 1996
3.6.2 RADIOS - deleted in line with AX UMRs
5.6.2 SHORTENED TIME LIMITS - missing rule added
9.7 Last word changed from ‘Site’ to ‘Area’
9.8 COLD INFLATION - second line changed to ‘but before start of the launch period, .....’
9.10 LAUNCH SIGNALS - Changed meaning of following - Yellow, White, Green and deleted Blue
to simplfy launch procedures.
10.2 RIGHT OF WAY Introductory paragraph added to stress Safety nautre of these rules
16.1.2 SINGLE START changed to RACING START to avoid confusion.
16.2.11.1 Changed to limit FLIGHT TIMES to Pylon Race and Slalom tasks. This effectively eliminates the time element in Cross Country Navigation Task which gave rise to collision problems.
16.2.11.2 Changed to reflect change in 16.2.11.1 above.
16.2.7 TOUCH AND GO - Points score increased and extended to reflect difficulty of this task.
16.2.12 ALTITUDE HURDLES - new task added to replace old ALTITUDE task.
Appendix B changed to reflect above changes.
VERSION 11, MARCH 1997
The following rules were changed to conform to the 1996 version of the FAI General Section:
1.11, 2.3, 2.5, 2.9, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.10, 5.12, 9.21 and 13.1
4.6 SAFETY OFFICER - changed to conform to latest changes from CIA Safety Subcommittee.
VERSION 12, MARCH 1998
The following rules were changed to conform to the 1997 versions of the FAI General Section and Section 1:
1.4, 1.7, 1.10, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 3.5.2, 4.4.1, 4.6, 5.1 – 5.9, 8.6, 9.21, 10.2, 13.2.1, and 13.5.
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