This chapter defines and explains the general handling of FAI world record claims. General rules relating to records are in the General Section of the Sporting Code.
FAI world gliding record attempts require no advance notice provided that arrangements have been made for controlling the flight (5.1.2 and 5.1.3).
The pilot must possess a valid FAI Sporting Licence (GS 8.1) in order to attempt and to claim an FAI world record.
3.0.2 Records in any one flight
Any record or records may be claimed for which the requirements are met. (AL8)
3.0.3 Verification of world records
World records must be verified with the evidence of a flight recorder approved by the IGC for world records. FRs with lower levels of approval are acceptable for the badges noted in their approval documents (see Annex C para 6.1) Other techniques described in this Code are acceptable for badges.
A new record claim must exceed the current value by 1 kilometre for distance, 1 km/h for speed, and 3% for altitude.
3.0.5 Falsification of evidence - actions to be taken
Should it be proven that any person involved in a world record claim has altered, concealed, or in any other way misrepresented the claim's evidence with the intent to deceive, the claim shall fail. The FAI will invalidate Sporting Licences of those guilty of the fraud and may cancel permanently or for a period of time any other award, record, title, etc. it has conferred. The NAC(s) may be asked to cancel the appointment of the Official Observer(s) involved, where appropriate. (See also SC3 5.1.)
Record categories are concerned with the pilot, record classes with the glider, and record types with the nature of the soaring performance.
3.1.1 Pilot categories There is a General ategory for all pilots, and a Feminine category where all members f the flight crew are female.
3.1.2 Aircraft classes World records are ecognised in the classes listed in 1.0.4. Mltiplace gliders and motor gliders are integrated into these ecord classes where applicable.
a. MULTIPLACE GLIDERS
All persons on board the glider must named on the claim form and be at least 14 years old. Only flight crew members possessing a valid Sporting Licence will be listed by name in the records of the FAI.
b. ALTITUDE RECORDS
Absolute altitude and gain of height records are listed in both pilot categories but only in the Open record class (3.1.4i and 3.1.4j).
Glider records are designated by code letters, starting with the FAI code letter for gliders (D), then the glider class concerned, and finally the pilot category (general or feminine)
Open Class glider records are designated by adding the letter O.
15m Class glider records are designated by adding the numbers
15.
World Class glider records are designated by adding the letter
W.
Ultralight glider records are designated by adding the letter U.
The General pilot category is designated by the letter G.
The Feminine pilot category is designated by the letter F.
Examples:
DWF - Gliding, World class, Feminine
D15G - Gliding, 15 metre class, General
3.1.4 Types of record flights
| Flight Performance | Ref. | Remarks (see Chapter 1 for details) |
|---|---|---|
| Distance records | ||
| 3.1.4a Free Distance | 1.4.3a | Way points claimed post-flight |
| 3.1.4b Free Out-and-Return Distance | 1.4.3b | Way points claimed post-flight |
| 3.1.4c Free Three Turn Point Distance | 1.4.3c | Up to 3 turn points claimed post flight |
| 3.1.4d Free Triangle Distance | 1.4.3d | Way points claimed post-flight |
| 3.1.4e Straight Distance to a Goal | 1.4.4a | Pre-declared goal with no turn points |
| 3.1.4f Three Turn Point Distance | 1.4.4b | Up to 3 pre-declared turn points |
| 3.1.4g Out-and-Return Distance | 1.4.6a | 1 pre-declared turn point |
| 3.1.4h Triangle Distance | 1.4.6b | 2 or 3 pre-declared turn points |
| Speed records | ||
| 3.1.4i Speed over an out and return course of 500 km and all multiples of 500 km | 1.4.6a | 1 pre-declared turn point |
| 3.1.4j Speed over a triangular course of 100, 300, 750, 1250 km; also 500 km and all multiples of 500 km | 1.4.6b | 2 or 3 pre-declared turn points |
| Altitude records | ||
| 3.1.4k Absolute altitude | 1.4.2a | Open class only, 5000m gain required |
| 3.1.4m Gain of Height | 1.4.2b | Open class only |
3.1.5 Minimum achievement for new record classes
or types
Where a new record category, class or type is created, a minimum level of performance may be set by the IGC which must be exceeded before a world record will be validated. It may be published in this Code, or published separately by the FAI.
3.2.1 Notice of a claim for a world record must be submitted by either the NAC or the Official Observer controlling the attempt and must be received by the FAI within seven days of its completion as a record attempt. In exceptional circumstances, the president of the IGC may grant an extension. Telephone, fax, e-mail, and similar types of notification are acceptable. (GS 6.8.4)
3.2.2 A world record claim must be supported by a file containing all the information and certification necessary to prove that the conditions for a record have been met. The NAC shall forward this documentation to reach the FAI within 120 days of the date of the flight, after having approved it as a national record, unless an extension of time has been authorised by the IGC President (see GS 6.8.2).
NOTE At the IGC meeting 2004, it was decided that at some future date verification of badge flights will require the use of a flight recorder. Other means of verification shown in this edition of the
Sporting Code will no longer be accepted. October 2004.