CIAM Flyer 03-2011 : ...and it does fly!

The Archaeopteryx Story - from Primeval Bird to a Glider Plane that can be Launched on Foot.

The flying capabilities of the Archaeopteryx – or primeval bird as it is also called – are disputed in modern palaeontology. Meantime, numerous fossils of bird-like dinosaurs have been discovered. Whether Archaeopteryx's flying attempts were only gliding flights or whether it could actually take off from the ground remains unclear.

What is certain, however, is that the glider "Archaeopteryx", built by two aeroplane designers, can be launched on foot from any slope or mountain, weighs only 50 kg and has excellent flight characteristics. Click to download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer (03-2011) - And it does fly! The Archaeopteryx Story in PDF format !

Three Spacemodellers awarded with the FAI Awards for their achievements in 2010

Three spacemodellers shall receive the FAI Awards for their achievements in 2010. The FAI Antonov Aeromodelling Diploma shall receive Leszek Szwed (Poland) and Diplomas Paul Tissandier Nikola Cvjeticanin (Serbia) and Stanisa Petrovic (FYR Macedonia).

Their prizes make the whole SM community proud!

CONGRATULATIONS!

The awarded persons shall receive their prizes at the Opening Ceremony of the 105th FAI General Conference in Hotel Continental in Belgrade (Serbia) on 13th October, 2011 late in the afternoon.

FAI ANTONOV AEROMODELLING DIPLOMA

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80th Birthday of Dr Jerry Gregorek a Space Models Pioneer

Dr GERALD MICHAEL GREGOREK (U.S.A), much better known as JERRY, one of the real pioneers in space modelling shall celebrate soon his 80th birthday. During his 40 years career in space modelling Jerry was a NAC team member, NAC team manager and he holds many important positions at domestic and international level.

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A Reminder and the Guidelines for the FAI Sporting Code, Section 4, Volume Space Models General Revision

An idea of the FAI Sporting Code, Section 4, Volume SPACE MODELS general revision was thoroughly discussed at the 16th World Spacemodelling Championships (WSMCh) in Baikonur in 2006 based on a project of Vladimir Minakov (Russia). There were two official changes of the rules since than, but a complete revision should be prepared for 2012.

At the 18th WSMCh 2010 held in Irig (Serbia) were given proposals to make the rules shorter, easier to understand and supported by more drawings that are more illustrative than verbal descriptions.

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Current CIAM Class List

A revised list of the current Aeromodelling classes, including Space Modelling, appears here. Updated 29th April 2011.

Current CIAM Class List

A revised list of the current Aeromodelling classes, including Space Modelling, appears here. Updated 29th April 2011.

2011 Space Models World Cup Instructions

1. FAI SPORTING CODE – FAI Sporting Code, Part 4, Volumes ABR and SM, Edition January 1, 2011 shall be used to organize and conduct Space Models World Cup Events in 2011. They can be downloaded from: http://www.fai.org/aeromodelling/documents/sc4.

2. SPACE MODELS COMPETITION CLASSES, according the FAI Sporting Code, Section 4, Volume SM, Annex 3 are: S4A, S6A, S7, S8E/P and S9A. Usually after World Cup classes at the same contest are scheduled some other classes like S3A or S1B as Open International – Non World Cup events.

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CIAM Flyer 01-2011 : Gliding Needs Altitude - Three ways of launching a model glider plane to gain altitude

The first model aeroplanes were free flight models and as such were not equipped with RC systems. At close inspection, the methods for launching them were much the same as those used today.

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Technical Notice | F4 Scale

A revised version of the 2011 edition of the F4 Scale Code was published on 25 January.

Click here to access the Documents page to download the revised version.

Technical Notice | F3 Soaring

A revised version of the 2011 edition of the F3 Soaring Code was published on 18 January.

Click here to access the Documents page to download the revised version.