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1. F d ration A ronautique Internationale Avenue Mon Repos 24 CH 1005 Lausanne Switzerland T l 41 0 21 345 10 70 Fax 41 0 21 345 10 77 E mail sec fai org Web www fai org FAI Sporting Code Section 3 Gliding CLASS D gliders Including Class DM motorgliders 2009 Edition ALO This amendment is valid from 1 October 2009 F D RATION A RONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE Avenue Mon Repos 2 CH 1005 Lausanne Switzerland http www fai org e mail sec fai org Copyright 2009 All rights reserved Copyright to this document is owned by the F d ration A ronautique Internationale FAI Any person acting on behalf of the FAI or one of its members is hereby authorised to copy print and distribute this doc ument subject to the following conditions 1 The document may be used for information only and may not be exploited for commercial purposes 2 Any copy of this document or portion thereof must include this copyright notice Note that any product process or technology described in the document may be the subject of other intellectual property rights reserved by the F d ration A ronautique Internationale or other entities and is not licensed hereunder SC3 2009 ALO gt FAI F d ration A ronautique Internationale Sporting Code Section 3 Gliders The FAI Sporting Code for gliders the Code sets out the rules and procedures to be used to verify soari2. 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 3 4 1 3 5 1 3 6 1 3 7 1 3 8 1 3 9 DEFINITIONS of SOARING MEASUREMENT TERMS The time and altitude msl at which the SOARING PERFORMANCE begins both determined by the type of SOARING PERFORMANCE and the type of START POINT claimed When a declared START POINT is not required for a given performance START TIME and ALTITUDE may be taken at the RELEASE POINT or for a free distance performance at a FIX selected post flight as the START POINT When a declared START POINT is claimed for a distance performance START TIME and ALTITUDE may be taken at i the exit from the START OZ SECTOR ii the crossing of a START LINE or iii the most favourable FIX recorded within the START OZ SECTOR The SECTOR OZ radius for GOAL or CLOSED COURSE distance performances is 1000m For speed performances a declared START FINISH POINT is required START TIME and ALTITUDE must be taken at an exit from the START OZ SECTOR with a 1000 metre radius or on crossing a START LINE The time and altitude msl at which a SOARING PERFORMANCE ends both determined by the type of SOARING PERFORMANCE and the type of FINISH POINT claimed For a finish at landing 1 2 11a FINISH TIME is the time of landing and FINISH ALTITUDE is the landing site msl elevation For an airborne finish at a declared FINISH POINT FINISH TIME and ALTITUDE may be taken at i the glider s entry into the FINISH OZ SECTOR ii the crossing o
3. OO certification of take off and landing evidence MoP status witness statements and any other data or auxiliary material required by a NAC to support the mandatory evidence see examples in Annex B Appendix 1 for a soaring performance shall be forwarded to the NAC using the media and methods the NAC specifies 5 5 1 If the soaring performance was recorded by an FR send in the original data the first copy in the format produced by the FR during download If conversion to igc format is done after the download both the original and the igc files must be submitted This process must be performed for all FRs on board during the flight For all record claims a copy of the igc file along with a record notification is to be sent to the FAI within 7 days 3 3 1 refers 5 5 2 f a badge performance was recorded by a stand alone barograph send in the original barogram and if a GPS position recorder was used the original data file the first copy in the format produced by the GPS position recorder Where any conversion to igc format is done during download or afterward both the original and the igc files must be submitted page 18 SC3 2009 ALO Chapter 6 GLIDER CLASSES and INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS 6 0 GENERAL This chapter gives the class structure and some general rules for FAI World Gliding Champion ships and other international competitions If a claim is made for a badge or a record during a competition the requirements o
4. 5 2 1 5 2 2 5 2 3 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 3 FLIGHT CERTIFICATION General The date times and points of take off and landing on the flight concerned must be verified and there must be evidence that recording devices used for flight evidence were in the glider concerned during the flight Record and badge flights shall be certified by the OO by completing and verifying the information in the FAI record claim forms or for national records or badge performances claim forms containing similar information Official Observer presence at the event OOs may certify actions such as sealing and breaking seals installation and removal of equipment take off timing at start and finish landing etc if they were present at the action for which certification is required or are able to satisfy themselves either through evidence from persons who witnessed the action or from other reliable sources Evidence from air traffic control or club flying logs may be used Barometric pressure may be obtained from the log of a nearby meteorological office Certification by non OOs Certification of actions by people other than OOs must be countersigned by an OO after verifying the statements Air traffic controllers on duty may certify observations of take off turn and control points and landing time Tow pilots or for launches other than by tow plane the person supervising the launch may certify the point of release from launch Two indepe
5. Appendix to this Chapter refers When a stand alone barograph is the only means of data recording or is carried to supple ment separately recorded GPS position data the following procedures shall be used BEFORE FLIGHT For mechanical barographs the OO shall make an identification mark on the barogram paper or foil For any barograph the OO seals the barograph and supervises its installation in the aircraft out of the pilot s reach and free of any cable or mechanism that could alter or adversely affect accurate data recording TAKE OFF and LANDING The OO shall ensure there is evidence of the times and loca tions of take off and landing either by witnessing these events or consulting other witnesses and or soaring site flight logs DURING FLIGHT As soon as possible after release the pilot should establish a low point and make a steep turn so the barogram and position data if any clearly indicates the release point Any marking of a barogram during flight shall be done by remote control not by direct access to the barograph AFTER FLIGHT For mechanical barographs the OO shall take control of the barograph and ensure its seal is secure and confirm that the barogram has the identification mark that was placed on it prior to take off The information required in 5 3 3b to 3i shall then be added to the barogram For electronic barographs an OO must either supervise the transfer or printing of the barographic data while the instrument is
6. definition c n 1 1 8 measurement combination of methods 4 4 1 definition of terms 1 3 Wing SPAN 6 1 3 Microlift glider definition 1 0 4d motor glider STINILION serie 228 set anes 1 0 1 Championship classes 6 4 MOP evidence cccccscceesseeeeesteeesseeeees 4 5 4 Multi place r CONAS sc Rte antenne 3 1 2a class definition 6 5 7 N National Aerosport Control NAC OO appointment 5 1 1 OO geographical control 5 1 2 5 1 5 national records cceccccesseeeeeseeesteeeeeeee 3 3 2 O observation zone definition iactech tine Rien 1 2 5 COMECON 3 4xek eked hiv eat 1 3 7 Cylinder a ae 1 3 6 SOCOM Enr eas Ass A ner ates See 1 3 8 size limits 1 3 1b 1 3 2b official distance definition 1 3 9 Official Observer 00 authority geographical 5 1 5 cOmMpetence 5 1 4 conflict of interest 5 1 6 definitio Mea SR RL RER ne 1 1 1 QUES erani eienn App to Chap 4 5 1 2 violation of duty 5 1 7 world record ratification 5 1 4b OPEN Class dave ened 1 0 4a 6 5 1 out amp return distance 1 4 6a 1 4 8a outlandings certification of 5 2 3 P penalty height 4 4 3 position evidence averaging p
7. rule philosophy Sub committee No reviews change proposal and drafts amendment IG Plenary sets philosophy Subcommittee drafts amendment Arrange trials of amendment as necessary IGC Bureau accepts amendment No Sporting Code updated as of 1 Oct Yes Year One Year Two Bureau accepts amendment Publish proposed amend ments on IGC web site IGC Plenary approves amendment Sporting Code Yes updated as of 1 Oct When amendments have been made to the Code a copy of the amendment list instructions should be inserted after this page so that later the subjects of the amendment may be easily identified Alternatively users may download the amended Code from the document page of the FAI web site The latest amendments are indicated by a vertical line to the right of any para graph that has been changed as shown here vi SC3 2009 ALO 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 0 2 1 2 2 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 6 0 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS paragraph page Chapter 1 General rules and definitions niigelo lo leite p IMRS ESA Hamon E EE A E E 1 General definitions ss 1 Definitions of flight terms eccceeecececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeceeeceaeeeeeeescaeesaeeeeaeeenaeeseeeseaees 2 Definitions of soaring measurement termS ccccceceeeceeeeceeeeeeeteeeeeeteteeteeeseaees 2 Soaring p
8. 3 records rain eal 3 1 2b B badges 750 km or greater diplomas 0 2 2 3 GOSIQM 2 E EE 2 2 Diamond leg requirements 2 1 3 distance task for badges only 1 4 3 Gold requirements 2 1 2 FODIST T rer MR act ARS antes ani dis ee 2 0 2 Silver requirements 2 1 1 barogram Contool asini en nr uit 4 5 5a 4 5 5d Oea ea 255 sets T T 1 1 7 information required 5 3 3 barograph declaration data 4 2 1d fiNitiON 52e T 1 1 6 calibration certificate 5 3 2b calibration period 444 calibration correction 4 4 5 operational requirement 4 3 1 4 5 3 stand alone procedures 4 5 5 C calibration baroga phisara a 4 4 4 COMECHON i nesniminnninin danan 4 4 5 DOTOD enri ie Risch ot re 444 certificates airworthiness 6 1 6 barograph calibration cesses 5 3 2b laANdINGA 44 nite needa tans 5 3 2c regulatory compliance by pilot 5 3 2a certification of actions by OOS in merminenn haie 5 1 2 by non OOS 2 sn eet 5 2 3 championships restricted entry Club class s 0 6 5 6a change of components 6 1 5 claim forms for FAI records 5 4 claims submission 3 3 1 5 5 class Competit
9. Calibration and pressure correction When absolute altitude is to be determined pressure altitudes recorded during flight must be corrected for both instrument error and non standard atmospheric pressure A method of calculating a corrected altitude is given in Annex C FLIGHT EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Time evidence GPS time data is used when substantiated by independent evidence confirming take off and landing times and locations When a stand alone barograph is used to record altitude and relative times pertinent time evidence must be determined by an OO based on his or her observations and reconciled with barograph data The time at which a glider crosses the boundary of a start or finish OZ is determined by linear interpolation between the last fix before crossing and the first fix after crossing Position evidence For records and badge flights at Diamond or higher level position data shall be recorded by a flight recorder For badge flights position data for a Silver or Gold badge distance flight may also be recorded by a GPS position recorder Confirmation of position at specific locations is done by the following POINT OF RELEASE Point of release shall be taken from FR data or when a GPS position recorder is used for a badge flight release position shall be reconciled with the notch recorded by a stand alone barograph the appendix to this chapter refers If a notch is not evident the release position may be estimated by the
10. by the IGC for world records The flight claimed must be first be approved as a national record RECORD CATEGORIES CLASSES and TYPES 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 The General category includes any pilot the Feminine category includes only female pilots Glider classes World records are recognised in the classes listed in 1 0 4 Multi place gliders and motor gliders are included in these record classes where applicable MULTI PLACE GLIDERS All persons on board the glider must be named on the FR declar ation and in full 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 ALTITUDE RECORDS Absolute altitude and gain of height records are listed in both pilot categories but only in the Open record class 3 1 4k and 3 1 4m World record achievement margins A new record claim must exceed the current value by 1 km for distance 1 km h for speed and 3 for altitude When a new record category class or type is created a minimum level of performance may be set by the IGC that must be exceeded before a world record will be validated It may be published in this Code or published separately by the FAI Designation of records Glider records are designated by code letters starting with the FA
11. does not require a barogram to prove flight continuity if the flight is made under the continual attention of an OO Landing data The evidence of the actual landing must be by one or more of the following By recorded GPS position data that is independently confirmed 4 5 6b refers By an OO arriving soon after the event and there is no doubt about the position of landing By two witnesses 5 2 3d refers CALCULATIONS and CALIBRATIONS Time position altitude and MoP use are flight performance data that must be recorded or meas ured for some or all types of flights The minimum data required for each type of soaring perform ance is given in the record and badge application forms 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 Combinations of measurement methods Any mix of measuring methods is acceptable for any type of flight Each method used shall comply with this Code as if it were the only means of proof employed Any measurement or calculation inaccuracy is to be interpreted to the maximum disadvantage of the pilot Earth model and distance calculations The WGS84 earth model shall be used for all lat long data that is recorded for flight analysis For record flights distances between two points in excess of 1000 kilometres and in any case of dispute over a distance the distance flown is deemed to be the length of the geodesic line joining the start point and the finish point or if there are turn points the sum of the geodesic lines for each leg
12. of sustained soaring flight and having no Means of Propulsion MoP A MOTOR GLIDER is a fixed wing aerodyne equipped with a MoP capable of sustained soaring flight without thrust from the MoP Terms rules and requirements in SC3 are defined first in their most general sense Where an exception to a general rule exists it will be described in the text of the Code where the exception occurs For example the term glider includes motor glider unless the difference is relevant in the given text Reference to a flight recorder or GPS position recorder implies all recorders if more than one is carried on a flight SC3 includes the following annexes Annex A Contains rules for world and other FAI sanctioned gliding competitions AnnexB Covers requirements for equipment used for flight validation Annex C Gives non regulatory guidance methods and sample calculations to assist Official Observers and pilots in complying with SC3 Annex D Contains the rules for the IGC Ranking list that gives the current World ranking position of pilots who have entered IGC competitions Records available within FAI Class D are defined by SC3 in the following sub classes OPEN any FAI Class D aircraft 15 METRE any FAI Class D aircraft with a wingspan not exceeding 15 000 mm WORLD a PW 5 glider as defined in Chapter 6 5 5 ULTRALIGHT an FAI Class D aircraft with a takeoff mass not exceeding 220 kg A MICROLIFT glider is an ULTRALIGHT with a wing load
13. seisnes 1 1 4 more than one used l a 4 2 2b 5 5 1 position evidence 4 5 2 world record verification 3 0c free distance record types 1 4 7 1 4 8 G gain of height definition 1 3 5 General Section of Sporting Code 1 0 1 geodesic datum WGS84 4 4 2a glider classes 1 0 4 Gold badge requirements 2 1 2 GNSS GPS definition ee stents A Acetate 1 1 3 recording procedures 4 5 6 GPS position recorders def OT ashes dati as aan eth ante 1 1 5 requirements for use Appendix to Chap 4 goal definition of 1 2 13 Diamonds A 2 1 3b H handicapping use of and lists 6 2 height Diamond ner 2 1 3c gain definition ccceeeeeseeeeeeteeeees 1 3 5 GONG secteotd ts 2c nthe So Sect Boe eh re 7202 2 1 2c loss definition 1 3 4 penalty calculation 4 4 3 SINGR vik es ra et Eee tent acai 2 1 1 l identification marks codes by OO barograph 5 3 2b J Junior championships 6 4 6 6b L landing certificate 5 3 2a Verification de ees 4 3 3 leg definition 1 2 3 leg length correction 1 3 7 page 23 loss of height ERA LEP RE 4 4 3b d finition een 1 3 4 penalty san ee us cum 44 3 M mass limits in competition 6 1 4 Means of Propulsion control with MoP recorder a a 4 5 4 recorder
14. the proposal and determine if it is substantial or otherwise following input from the specialist subcommittee The Bureau will instruct the specialist subcommittee to process items that are Clarifications of existing rules or prepare discussion papers on substantial proposals for considera tion at the next Plenary meeting At the Plenary meeting the philosophy behind a substantial amend ment will be considered and set The specialist subcommittee will then draft the Code amendment with Bureau feedback and have it tested as required The proposed amendment will then be put on the IGC web site prior to the following Plenary meeting at which time it will be submitted for approval or rejec tion See the action flowchart opposite for details A Code clarification becomes effective on 1 October following approval by the Bureau A substantial change become effective on 1 October following the IGC meeting at which it is approved except that if it has flight safety implications it may be approved by the Bureau prior to the IGC meeting Action Amended by date of AL signature F d ration A ronautique Internationale Avenue Mon Repos 24 CH 1005 Lausanne Switzerland Tel 41 21 345 1070 Fax 41 21 345 1077 http www fai org gliding e mail sec fai org v SC3 2009 ALO Sporting Code review and change process Code change proposal sent to IGC Bureau IGC Bureau determines the change is substantial Yes Bureau proposes
15. Goal Out amp Return flight Triangle flight 2 Turn Points Triangle flight 3 Turn Points Free Straight Distance Free Distance using up to 3 Turn Points Free Out amp Return Distance Free Triangle Distance 2 Turn Points Free Triangle Distance 3 Turn Points 1 4 2 1 3 5 Badge or Gain of Height 14 2 Record p 1 3 3 Durat SC3 Task Citation Choices Badge Distance Badge or Record 1 4 6b i Diamond Goal 2 1 3b amp Distance or Speed Record 1 4 6b ii 2 1 3b 1 4 7a 1 4 7b Distance 1 4 8a Record 1 4 8b i 1 4 8b ii GENERAL REQUIREMENTS START ALTERNATIVES FINISH ALTERNATIVES Items required in declaration 4 2 1 atog as appropriate 4 2 1 atod as appropriate Maximum of TPs declared claimed Course Legs claimed 1 EE 2to4 ee Lace 3 0 3 3 3 0 1 1 2 2 3 0 3 3 Gr 3 2 13 FR START Fix OK Release or MoP stop Only if declared as the START POINT Finish Line or declared Finish Point OZ radius Start Line or declared Start Point OZ radius By Landing 1 2 11a OK unlimited OK unlimited OK anywhere Only in FINISH OZ Sector Required 1000 m Required Same as Only in FINISH OZ Sector at declared START POINT OK anywhere OK in FINISH OZ Sector at claimed START POINT declared START POINT 1000 m 1000 m OK unlimited OK unlimited OK at declared
16. I 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 page 9 SC3 2009 ALO Types of record flights Flight Performance Free distance records 3 1 4a Free Straight Distance 3 1 4b Free Distance using up to 3 TPs 3 1 4c Free Out and Return Distance 3 1 4d Free Triangle Distance Declared distance records 3 1 4e Distance to a Goal 3 1 4f Distance Using Up to 3 TPs 3 1 4g Out and Return Distance 3 1 4h Triangle Distance Speed records 3 1 41 Speed over an out and return course of 500 km and all multiples of 500 km 3 1 4 Speed over a triangular course of 100 300 500 750 1250 km and all multiples of 500 km Altitude records 3 1 4k Absolute altitude 3 1 4m Gain of Height 1 4 2 1 4 2 3 2 FALSIFICATION of EVIDENCE TABLE 2 Remarks see Chapter 1 for details No turn points 1 to 3 free turn points Closed course with one free turn point Closed course with 2 or 3 free turn points De
17. OAL A COURSE having one LEG with OFFICIAL DISTANCE measured from a declared START POINT to a declared FINISH POINT The OZ radius at each of these WAY POINTS is 1000 metres 14 5 Distance performance for badges and records DISTANCE USING UP TO THREE TURN POINTS A COURSE with distance measured from the RELEASE POINT or a declared START POINT to any type of FINISH POINT via at least one and not more than three declared TURN POINTS TURN POINTS may include the START POINT and or FINISH POINT if desired The TURN POINTS must be at least 10 kilo metres apart and each may be claimed only once in the sequence attained 1 4 6 Distance and speed performances for badges and records The following CLOSED COURSES may be used for badge distance and must be used for speed records and Diamond Goal flights All WAY POINTS must be declared and the OZ SECTOR radius at the START and FINISH is 1000 metres a OUT AND RETURN FLIGHT A CLOSED COURSE having two LEGS b TRIANGLE FLIGHT ACLOSED COURSE having three LEGS The geometry may be either i A triangle having two TURN POINTS or ii A triangle having three TURN POINTS independent of the position of the START FINISH POINT The distance is given by the sum of the LEGS of the triangle formed by the TURN POINTS The mini mum OFFICIAL DISTANCE 1 3 9 is 300 kilometres For triangle record COURSES of 750 km or more the length of each LEG shall be 25 to 45 of the OFFICIAL DISTANCE For record COURSES sh
18. OO or the person who served as the tow pilot or ground launch operator for the flight WAY POINTS GPS evidence must show indisputable proof that the glider crossed a start or finish line a fix was recorded either exactly on the way point coordinates or within its OZ or a straight line drawn between two consecutive valid fixes crosses the OZ boundary Altitude evidence Except as provided in paragraph 4 3 2 regarding continuity of flight in flight altitudes are calculated from pressure data recorded by an FR or a stand alone electronic or mechan ical barograph as given in the Appendix to this chapter and SC3 Annex C The altitudes at which a glider crosses a start or finish line or the boundary of a start or finish OZ are determined by linear interpolation between the altitudes at the last fix before crossing and the first fix after crossing Means of propulsion evidence and MoP recorder procedures The OO must certify the means used to determine the MoP recorder functioned correctly An MoP recorder incorporated within an FR is required for record attempts and the OO must complete Record Form D When a MoP recorder that is not incorporated within an FR is used for badge flights the device must be installed in the aircraft out of the pilot s reach and a seal shall be applied to the MoP in such a way that the generation of forward thrust by the MoP will break the seal page 13 SC3 2009 ALO 4 5 5 4 5 6 Stand alone barograph procedures
19. RLD CHAMPIONSHIPS World Gliding Championships are organised in the classes defined below Women s Champion ships and Junior Championships may also be organised at the World Championship level Motor gliders are integrated into the other championship classes except the World Class under champ ionship rules for motor gliders Annex A refers 6 5 COMPETITION CLASSES 6 5 1 Open Class No special rules 6 5 2 18 metre Class The only limitation is a maximum span of 18 000 mm 6 5 3 15 metre Class The only limitation is a maximum span of 15 000 mm 6 5 4 Standard Class a WINGS The span must not exceed 15 000 mm Any method of changing the wing profile other than by normal use of the ailerons is prohibited Lift increasing devices are prohibited even if unusable b AIRBRAKES The glider must be fitted with airbrakes that cannot be used to increase per formance Drag parachutes are prohibited c WHEEL The undercarriage may be fixed or retractable The main landing wheel shall be at least 300 mm in diameter and 100 mm in width d BALLAST Water ballast that may be discharged in flight is permitted 6 5 5 World Class The World Class glider is the PW 5 No modifications are permitted except as approved and circulated in writing by the FAI to all NACs on behalf of the IGC a ALTERATION TO AIRFLOW Any alteration affecting airflow around the glider is prohibited This includes but is not limited to the use of turbulation devices fairing
20. RT POINT START LINE TURN POINT FINISH POINT FINISH LINE GOAL FLIGHT 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 2 4 1 2 5 1 2 6 1 2 7 1 2 8 a2 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 11 a2 Oo 1 2 12 1 2 13 A GPS device that can record time and horizontal position The Appendix to Chapter 4 defines their approval and use An electronic recording barometer incorporated into a FLIGHT RECORDER or a stand alone mechanical or electronic device The altitude data output of a FLIGHT RECORDER or electronic BAROGRAPH or the trace recorded by a mechanical BAROGRAPH A device that records noise level or other data indicating MoP use A device failure must either register as MoP use or as MoP data with a numeric value of 000 in the igc file DEFINITIONS of FLIGHT TERMS The portion of a glider flight from the START POINT to the FINISH POINT A point on the surface of the earth precisely specified by a set of coordinates or by a word description A WAY POINT may be a START POINT TURN POINT or FINISH POINT The straight line between two successive WAY POINTS The claimed length of a LEG may be reduced as given in 1 3 9 All the LEGS of a SOARING PERFORMANCE A CLOSED COURSE has the START and FINISH at the same WAY POINT The airspace a glider must enter to attain a WAY POINT An OBSERVATION ZONE OZ may be either a CYLINDER 1 3 6 that is usable for TURN POINTS only or a SECTOR 1 3 8 that is useabl
21. S and METHODS This chapter defines the evidence measurements and calculations required to verify soaring performances Annex C gives examples of ways and means by which this may be done 4 1 such as the calculation of distances and GPS flight recorder data analysis methods FLIGHT DATA REQUIREMENTS badge or record flight may require evaluation of some or all of the following flight data Different soaring performances will require subsets of this list DS ou 42 declaration 1 1 2 f finish altitude amp time 1 3 2 start point 1 2 8 g absolute altitude 1 4 2 start altitude amp time 1 3 1 h loss of height 1 3 4 turn point s 1 2 9 i gain of height 1 3 5 finish point 1 2 10 j flight continuity 4 3 2 DECLARATION REQUIREMENTS A pre flight declaration that includes the 4 2 1 items noted below is required for all flights except badge flights that use only a barograph for evidence The most recent declaration is the valid one See Annex C para 6 3 on the format of a flight declaration as it appears in a downloaded igc file a For record flights the declaration must be recorded in an igc file from an FR and must include items 4 2 1a through 1d Item 4 2 1e is not required for gain of height absolute altitude or any free distance record flight For badge flights using evidence from an FR or a GPS position recorder and barograph the declaration shall be recorded in an igc file or written on a sin
22. START POINT 1000 m When a start or finish line is used there is no OZ in effect GPS position recorders are permitted as provided for in the Appendix to Chapter 4 e 3 TP triangle distance for badges and records is measured TP1 TP2 TP3 TP1 e For records the minimum leg length for distance or speed triangles of less than 750 km is 28 of the official Using a Finish Fix 1 2 11d OK anywhere Only in FINISH OZ Sector Only in FINISH OZ Sector at declared START POINT OK anywhere OK in FINISH OZ Sector at claimed START POINT distance For courses 750 km or longer no leg may be less than 25 or more than 45 of the official distance L119VL 2 0 Chapter 2 FAI BADGES This chapter defines and gives the requirements to meet the international standard levels of soaring achievement GENERAL The FAI badges are international standards of achievement that are not required to be renewed Flights qualifying for badges shall be controlled in accordance with the requirements of this Code The distance requirement for each badge shall be the calculated official distance 1 3 9 2 0 1 2 0 2 2 0 3 2 1 The pilot must be alone in the glider and the OO must certify that this was the case Each NAC should keep a register of badge flights it has validated In addition to the use of GC approved FRs position for the Silver and Gold badges may be verified with NAC approved GPS position recorders f
23. alidation of the flight such as entering a pilot event marker or changing the sampling rate in flight AFTER FLIGHT After landing the OO shall check any seals applied to each GPS recorder before flight and perform or supervise the transfer of flight data from each device The OO shall perform a security check on each resulting data file using the appropriate validation program The OO shall review the flight data for completeness and if it is to be sent to another person for complete analysis the following shall be forwarded i The original data on the memory device the first copy storing the flight data for each GPS recording device This must include the data file in igc format and the file in its original format if different as transferred from each device immediately after landing ii The appropriate claim form s including OO s evidence that manually recorded times and exact locations correspond to the equivalent flight recorder data DATA ANALYSIS Analysis of the flight data shall be performed by a person approved by the NAC The analyst shall ensure that the appropriate evidence is present to verify the soaring performance For free record claims the achieved way points shall be determined from the FR evidence and specified in the record claim Analysis guidance is in Annex C page 14 SC3 2009 ALO A 1 CHAPTER 4 APPENDIX The use of GPS position recorders for Silver and Gold badge flights General Many Global Positio
24. claiming the soaring performance Before flight The OO must ensure the GPS position recorder is installed configured or sealed in such a way that switches and buttons that could affect the downloaded flight data or allow connection to devices that could alter the data cannot be used A 10 Takeoff and landing The OO must ensure that there is evidence of the position and time of take off and landing This evidence must be independent of the data produced by the recorder A 11 After flight As soon as possible the OO shall check any seals applied before the flight supervise the download of data from the GPS position recorder and perform a preliminary analysis of the flight claim Both the igc format data file and any other data file if applicable from the recorder shall then be sent using NAC specified methods to a NAC approved person to analyse the data A 12 Analysis The analysis of the data must be done in the same manner as the data from an IGC approved FR including the validation process See A 7 regarding altitude page 15 SC3 2009 ALO 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 4 5 1 5 5 1 7 Chapter 5 OFFICIAL OBSERVERS and CERTIFICATION OFFICIAL OBSERVER AUTHORITY Official Observer appointment OOs are appointed by a National Airsport Control NAC on behalf of the FAI and IGC Directors of contests sanctioned by FAI or a NAC are automatically OOs for badge or record flights undertaken during a contest Official Observer duties As
25. clared goal with no turn points 1 to 3 declared turn points Closed course with one declared turn point Closed course with 2 or 3 declared turn points 1 declared turn point 2 or 3 declared turn points Open class only 5000m gain required Open class only Should it be proven that any person involved in a world record claim has altered concealed or in any other way misrepresented the evidence with the intent to deceive the claim shall fail The FAI will invalidate the 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 OO s involved where appropriate 5 1 7 refers 3 3 TIME LIMITS on RECORD CLAIMS 3 3 1 Claim notice Notice of a claim for a world record must be submitted by the NAC or the OO controlling the attempt and the FAI must receive the claim within seven days of the flight In excep tional circumstances the president of the IGC may grant an extension Telephone fax email and similar types of notification are acceptable GS 6 8 4 refers 3 3 2 Claim documentation The NAC shall forward claim documentation to reach the FAI within 120 days of the date of the flight unless an extension of time has been authorised by the IGC President GS 6 8 2 refers and after it has been approved as a national record page 10 SC3 2009 ALO Chapter 4 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT
26. d estimated fixes produced through averaging or predicting based on past fixes is acceptable only if the estimation functions are disabled The OO must supervise the disabling process or verify that it was completed before flight and certify that this was done Frequency of fixes Fix frequency must be at least once per minute Declaration A written declaration including all appropriate items listed in 4 2 1 is the only acceptable form Downloading and verification Downloaded data from the GPS position recorder must be converted as closely as possible to the igc format Any download and conversion program must be approved by the NAC and include a validation system that will identify any changes to the igc format file made after the initial download Altitude Evidence must be provided by a pressure altitude record that conforms to IGC rules and procedures for barographs these include electronic pressure altitude recorders and include calibration to the ICAO Standard Atmosphere SC3 Annex C Appendix 5 The profile of GPS derived altitudes from a GPS position recorder must correspond to the profile of the pressure altitude record but GPS altitude may only be used to prove continuity of flight Where altitude measurement is required pressure altitude is used in the normal way Presence of GPS position recorder in the glider There must be incontrovertible proof independent of the recorded data that the recorder was in the glider flown by the pilot
27. dicap factors 20 metre Multi seat Class ENTRY The 20m Multi seat Class consists of multi seat gliders having a crew of two persons If handicaps are to be used the glider must have a handicap factor within the range agreed for the competition CREW The crew shall consist of two pilots who must represent the same NAC and have a Sporting Licence issued by that NAC The winning crew shall jointly hold the title of Champion WINGS The span must not exceed 20 000 mm BALLAST Water ballast that may be discharged in flight is permitted SCORING Championship scoring formulas may include handicap factors INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS International competitions may be held in the World Championship classes and in other classes specifically approved by the IGC Certain championships have a restricted entry WOMEN S CHAMPIONSHIPS Championships in one or more of the approved classes which are open to female flight crew members only JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Championships in one or more of the approved classes which are open to pilots whose 25th birthday occurs in the calendar year 1 January to 31 December that includes the date of the start of the championships or occurs later page 21 SC3 2009 ALO INDEX A air traffic controller certification 5 2 3b airworthiness certificate 6 1 6 altitude ADSOIUTE 2 5 sers e entea 1 4 2 COME tONi inuna su ainiaan n nnns 4 4 5 evidence e Viens A 7 4 5
28. e less any LOSS OF HEIGHT penalty This distance is to be used in any calculation of COURSE speed page 3 SC3 2009 ALO 1 4 SOARING PERFORMANCE TYPES and REQUIREMENTS The following paragraphs define all the SOARING PERFORMANCES that may be flown for records or badges Table 1 at the end of this chapter presents the information in spreadsheet form 14 1 General a A SOARING PERFORMANCE may be claimed from any flight that meets the requirements of proof for that performance b A DECLARATION and electronic flight data are required except where specifically exempt 4 2 refers c WAY POINTS must be declared and used in the sequence declared except where specific ally not required in these rules d No more than three TURN POINTS may be declared and no more than four LEGS may be claimed for a SOARING PERFORMANCE 142 Duration gain of height and absolute altitude performances A DECLARATION is not required for duration and gain of height badge flights that use only a barograph for evidence The SOARING PERFORMANCE for an absolute altitude record must be preceded by a gain of height of at least 5000 metres 14 3 Distance performance for badges only STRAIGHT DISTANCE A COURSE having one LEG with distance measured from the RELEASE POINT or a declared START POINT to any type of FINISH POINT If no WAY POINTS are declared data recording by a stand alone barograph is sufficient 14 4 Distance performance for records only DISTANCE TO A G
29. e for all WAY POINTS A START LINE or FINISH LINE has no OZ The point on the ground vertically below where the glider releases or ceases using a MoP A single data point selected from recorded flight data giving latitude longitude time and from a FLIGHT RECORDER pressure altitude The WAY POINT that marks the beginning of a SOARING PERFORMANCE at either the RELEASE POINT a declared START POINT the midpoint of a START line or on a free record flight a FIX selected post flight as a START POINT A horizontal line 1 km in length oriented approximately perpendicular to the first LEG The midpoint of the line the START POINT is at ground level A WAY POINT between two LEGS of a flight The WAY POINT that marks the end of a SOARING PERFORMANCE at either the landing where the nose of the glider comes to rest without external assistance a declared FINISH POINT or the midpoint of a FINISH line or a FIX selected post flight as a FINISH POINT or established by starting a MoP A horizontal line 1 km in length oriented approximately perpendicular to the last LEG The midpoint of the line the FINISH POINT is at ground level A SOARING PERFORMANCE that requires a declared START and FINISH POINT 1 4 4 and 1 4 6 refer page 2 SC3 2009 ALO START TIME and ALTITUDE FINISH TIME and ALTITUDE DURATION LOSS OF HEIGHT GAIN OF HEIGHT CYLINDER OZ OZ CORRECTION SECTOR OZ OFFICIAL DISTANCE 1 3 1 3 1
30. erformance types and requirements ccecceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaes 3 Table 1 Table of tasks amp requirements c cecccseceeseseeceseeeesesseeeseseeeessseeeeeeaes 6 Chapter 2 FAI badges G n rales Rann ie ddan ie wane eae eels 7 Badge requirements siseses einierde ie riria iSi e a e iea iaeei 7 Badoe d sign 55282 rames ail alta E a a aa aA EE 8 Chapter 3 World gliding records G n rale etn A ae nee s des Et An Ananas EE SO SDS Ann RER AS 9 Record categories classes and types c eeeceeseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaees 9 Table 2 Types of record flights cescceesseeeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennees 10 Falsification of evidence i eE a aa eene aa E aen 10 Time limits on record claims ssssssessssesesseeesrestrnrntrtnsttnrrnsttnstnnttnnrtnsnnnnnetnnstennn nne 10 Chapter 4 Verification requirements and methods Flight data requirements c ccccccceeseeeeceeeeeceeeeeeaeeceaeeseneeceaeeeeaesneeeseeeeeeeseeeeeaeeees 11 Declaration requirements cccccccceccssccecsseecesneeeeesaeeeccaeeeecseeeesseeeseseeesessseeeees 11 Flight data verification ecccceccecesceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeecaeeeeeeeeeeseeeseaeeseaeeseieeseeeesaees 12 Calculations and calibrations ccceccccesccceseceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeceeeaeeeeeeseseeeeneeeeaes 12 Flight evidence requirements 13 Appendix Use of GPS position recorders for Silver amp Gold badge fli
31. f a FINISH LINE or iii a FIX within the FINISH OZ SECTOR The SECTOR OZ radius for a GOAL or CLOSED COURSE flight is 1000m When a declared FINISH POINT is not claimed FINISH TIME and ALTITUDE may be taken at landing starting of the MoP or any FIX selected as the FINISH POINT Paragraph A 7 to the Chapter 4 Appendix gives provisions for start and finish altitudes and times when a GPS position recorder is used The elapsed time between the START TIME and the FINISH TIME The START ALTITUDE minus the FINISH ALTITUDE 4 4 3 refers The greatest altitude difference between a recorded high point and a previous low point during a SOARING PERFORMANCE The airspace within a vertical cylinder of 500 metres radius centred on a TURN POINT Each time a LEG crosses a CYLINDER OZ boundary 500 metres shall be subtracted from the length of that LEG This correction does not apply where a FIX is used as a WAY POINT in free record performances The airspace above a quadrant having its apex at the WAY POINT Except as limited by 1 3 1 and 1 3 2 for CLOSED COURSE and GOAL flights the radius of the OZ is unlimited and its orientation is Fora TURN POINT symmetrical to and remote from the bisector of the inbound and outbound LEGS at the TURN POINT Fora START POINT symmetrical to and remote from the outbound LEG For a FINISH POINT symmetrical to and remote from the inbound LEG The sum of the LEGS with OZ CORRECTION deducted where applicabl
32. f the Code must be fulfilled regardless of the regulations of that competition Detailed rules for World Championships and International Competitions are given in Annex A to this code SC3A and also in the General Section of the FAI Sporting Code Where competition shows in any of these rules the rule applies to both World Championships and international competitions 6 1 CLASS CONFORMITY 6 1 1 Record flights An OO shall certify that the glider used for a record flight complies with the requirements for the class rules of the record classification involved and shall certify any measurement and checking required 6 1 2 Competitions Gliders shall be presented to the competition organiser as prescribed in the local regula tions in order to be checked and measured for compliance with class rules 6 1 3 Measurement of wing span Wing span for the purpose of conformity with class rules is the maximum distance be tween the two planes tangent to the wing tips and parallel to the glider plane of symmetry and the weight of each wing supported to allow the wing to match its unloaded shape The unloaded shape depends on the design of the glider but will generally mean that the trailing edge is straight along the length of the wing 6 1 4 Mass limits The competition rules may limit the maximum mass of a glider in any class Any limit must be stated in the official bid and must be approved by the IGC 6 1 5 Change of components Except whe
33. flight See also Annex C App 6 paragraph 2 3 Geographical area of authority OOs are entitled to control and certificate flights of gliders and motor gliders in the country of their own NAC and in any country and for glider pilots of any nationality if that country s NAC the controlling NAC so permits General Section 6 4 refers For world records the OO must have written approval from the NAC controlling the flight Conflict of interest Ref lt http Avww fai org documents otherdocs code_ethics gt All persons involved in data verification and claim approval must conform to the FAI Code of Ethics evaluating the claim objectively according to the rules and procedures of the Sporting Code As such no one involved in ratifying a world record claim may have a special personal interest in the outcome of that claim and OOs may not act for any record or badge attempt in which they have any financial interest or in which they are the pilot or passenger Ownership of the glider shall not be considered financial interest The essence is that monetary or other substantial gain shall not depend on the successful certification of the claim by the OO or other individuals concerned Violation of duty In case of violation of duty the appointment of the OO shall be withdrawn In addition negligent certifications or wilful misrepresentations are grounds for disciplinary action by the NAC concerned See also 3 2 page 16 SC3 2009 ALO 5 2
34. g and be signed by an OO if present soon after the landing or by two witnesses who shall give their names and addresses Barograms Except as permitted for flight recorders and electronic barographs see 4 5 5 and 4 5 6 a barogram shall have the following information clearly registered on it page 17 SC3 2009 ALO Identification mark of OO before take off For altitude and gain of height records ground level pressure QFE at time of take off Date of flight Name of pilot Type serial number and altitude range of barograph Type and registration of glider Altitude of release or of stopping the MoP for motor gliders Proof of no intermediate landing Date and signature of OO after landing saroaoo Additionally if the barograph is also the MoP recorder j Means of propulsion was stopped prior to leaving the start point k Means of propulsion was not used between the start point and the finish point 5 4 FAI record claim forms For claims submitted to the FAI the current FAI Official Claim Forms approved by IGC must be used For national records the NAC may issue its own forms similar to the FAI versions Gal e Motor Gliders Form D is additional to other forms if appropriate to the claim Forme Completed by all NACs involved Must be included with claim file The FAI forms are available from the IGC web site lt http www fai org gliding gt and in hard copy from the FAI office and NACs 5 5 SUBMISSION of CLAIMS
35. ghts 15 Chapter 5 Official Observers and certification Official Observer authority oo eee eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeeeaeesaeeeaesaeeseeeeeeaeeeaeeaees 16 Flight certification 258428 remit E E nt ere E dei ep dde 17 Certificates ss rm ns at naa aha ie A ee 17 FAI record claim forms ss 18 Submission of claims 2 eee ceeeeeeee cece cece ceeeeeeeeeeaeeceaeeceaeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeneaeeeees 18 Chapter6 Glider classes and international competitions G n ral sara arta tes UE SRE Re ne Asi AR rome avait SAS ERA 19 Class Conformity 2 24 E EE nian Ghee 19 Handicapping nine ri nr gern Site are 19 Time period for class changes c ccceceeeeeeeceeeeececeeeeeeeteaeeceaeeseaeeseeeeeeeeeeeessaeeee 20 World CHAMPIONSHIPS ii 20 Competition classes ssica nga eis nena aes 20 International COMPETITIONS seroit aaan eik 21 NAER ipere ear Eae Aee 22 vii SC3 2009 ALO this page blank viii SC3 2009 AL0 OFFICIAL OBSERVER DECLARATION GNSS GPS FLIGHT RECORDER 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 5 1 0 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 Chapter 1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS and RULES INTRODUCTION The General Section of the Sporting Code GS contains general definitions and rules that apply to all air sports This Section SC3 gives specific rules that apply to FAI badge and record flights in gliders and motor gliders defined in GS 2 2 14 as Class D aircraft A GLIDER is a fixed wing aerodyne capable
36. gle sheet of paper Items 4 2 1a through 1d are required Item 4 2 1e is not required for straight distance flights claimed from release to the landing or to a finish fix A written declaration must be signed as in 4 2 1f and 1g retained by the OO and submitted with claim materials Where more than one FR is used they must have identical flight task data input and if one fails the other becomes the direct replacement Consult the FR manufacturer s user manual to determine which method a FR uses to record dec laration date and time Date and time for a written declaration are as certified by the OO 4 2 1 a 4 2 2 Declaration content Date of flight Name of the pilot in command and the flight crew if any see Annex C para 6 3c Glider type and its registration or serial number or unique NAC assigned contest number The make model and serial number of the FR used as recorded in the igc file for the flight For any barograph or GPS position recorder used the make model and serial number as verified by the OO before flight Additional content for distance and speed flights Way points and for a closed course the sequence to be flown Additional content in written declarations for badge flights Pilot in command signature Official Observer signature with date and time Declaration analysis When any way point is declared using a word description abbreviation or code and coord inates the coordinates are definiti
37. in the glider or supervise its removal from the glider and take charge of it until the flight data is downloaded or printed then make note of the date and time the flight data was downloaded or printed DATA ANALYSIS An OO shall determine if the barograph recorded altitude data con firms relevant aspects of the claimed performance considering events witnessed or veri fied by the OO Where used to supplement GPS position recorder data its satellite derived altitude data must compare favorably overall to barograph recorded pressure altitude data GPS recording procedures IGC FR approval is discussed in Annex B Chapter 1 The Appendix to this Chapter out lines the minimum standards for NAC approval of GPS position recorders The OO shall be familiar with the applicable terms of approval and BEFORE FLIGHT The OO shall verify the installation set up and sealing of each recorder used When a GPS position recorder is used a written declaration is required TAKE OFF and LANDING An OO shall use evidence independent of the GPS recorder s to confirm the times and points of take off and landing pilot name s glider type and regis tration and the make model and serial number of each GPS recorder used DURING FLIGHT As soon as possible after release the pilot should make a steep turn so that the GPS data clearly indicate the release point and altitude Any pilot inputs into any GPS recorder must be confined to functions not critical to the v
38. ing not exceeding 18 kg m It does not have separate records Within SC3 record applies to world records badge applies to flights at FAI Silver Gold Diamond or Diploma achievement levels and NAC refers to each National Airsport Con trol organization having administrative responsibility for these gliding activities Related documents The FAI document Technical Specifications for IGC Approved GNSS Flight Recorders gives information for FR manufacturers Section 6 covers gliding aerobatic competition Section 7 hang gliders and paragliders GS 2 2 1 13 class O and Section 10 microlights GS 2 2 1 15 class R Gliding championship classes are defined in SC3 paragraph 6 5 GENERAL DEFINITIONS The person having control of a flight undertaken for an FAI badge or record attempt and of the data gathered to prove the SOARING PERFORMANCE Chapter 5 refers The official pre flight data and description of a SOARING PERFORMANCE details in 4 2 A Global Navigation Satellite System such as the Global Positioning System GPS using multiple satellites operating with receivers to create position data An electronic device that has been approved by the IGC to record GPS flight data page 1 SC3 2009 ALO GPS POSITION RECORDER BAROGRAPH BAROGRAM 1 1 5 1 1 6 MEANS of PROPULSION 1 1 8 MoP RECORDER SOARING PERFORMANCE WAY POINT LEG COURSE OBSERVATION ZONE RELEASE POINT FIX STA
39. ion rene 6 1 2 ECOS isr A rm tie 6 1 1 class changes time scale 6 3 classes FAI glider defiNtiONs sise 1 0 4 competition class definitions 6 5 conformity records 6 1 motor gliders integrated ee 6 4 Multi seat Class 6 5 7 page 22 records snus anid Re lent is 3 1 2 World championships 6 4 closed course definition 1 2 4 Club class specification 6 5 6 Ciot As era Un ee oA 6 1 6 competition class definitions 6 5 handicapping anssen nin 6 2 international 6 6 components change of 6 1 5 conflict of interest 5 1 6 continuity of flight 4 3 2 coordinates of way points 4 2 2a correction leg length cylinder OZ 1 3 7 course definition 1 2 4 Cylinder OZ 1 3 6 D data analysis flight recorder ceeceeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeees 4 5 6e more than one FR used 4 2 2b 4 5 6d stand alone barographs 4 5 5e data sampling rate ccceeeeeeeeeee A 4 4 3 1 declaration Content nn 2e ates A 5 4 2 1 definition 44 nan ste eek 1 1 2 procedures for dist amp speed claims 4 2 2 requirement for 1 4 1b 4 1a 4 2 1 way point codes in declarations 4 2 2a Diamonds requirements for 2 1 3 diploma 750 km or greater eee 2 1 4 distance calc
40. ndent witnesses may certify an outlanding They shall provide their names and addresses and if possible other contact information such as telephone numbers and or e mail addresses CERTIFICATES General All certifications and calibrations must clearly relate to the flight event or equipment being certified or calibrated and include the date of the certification calibration the signature of the person doing the certification calibration and where applicable the OO s signature Each separate sheet of paper must have this identification Electronic memory devices storing flight or calibration data must be labeled clearly Certificates PILOT CERTIFICATION OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The pilot must certify that the soaring performance was conducted in accordance with the FAI Sporting Code was flown in compliance with all the glider manufacturer s and national operating limitations and in accordance with national flight regulations respecting airspace use night flight etc For records this certification is on the IGC Record Forms A B and C BAROGRAPH CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE The barograph calibration certificate shall include i Type serial number and altitude range of barograph i Date of calibration iii Calibration trace graph or table iv Date name and signature of calibration laboratory official LANDING CERTIFICATE A landing certificate shall state precisely the location of the landing place and the time of landin
41. ng performances The essence of these rules is to ensure that a soaring performance is achieved to a level of proof that is consistent for all flights When processing the evidence supplied Official Observers OO and the National Airsport Control NAC should ensure that these rules are applied in the spirit of fair play and competition In Chapter 1 of the Code a word or phrase appearing in small capital letters indicates that it has a distinct definition as it applies to the Code References outside a chapter are by paragraph number Text in italic is informational in nature and not part of the rules and regulations of the Code iii SC3 2009 ALO Rights to FAI international sporting events All international sporting events organised wholly or partly under the rules of the F d ration A ronautique Internationale FAI Sporting Code are termed FAI Inter national Sporting Events Under the FAI Statutes FAI owns and controls all rights relating to FAI International Sporting Events FAI Members shall within their national territories enforce FAI ownership of FAI International Sporting Events and require them to be registered in the FAI Sporting Calendar Permission and authority to ex ploit any rights to any commercial activity at such events including but not limited to advertising at or for such events use of the event name or logo for merchandising purposes and use of any sound and or image whether recorded electr
42. ning System devices can record the coordinates of their position at intervals If this data can be downloaded in the same format as an igc file NACs may allow suitable GPS position recorders to be used to validate the horizontal position of the glider for Silver or Gold badges ONLY Altitude data must be produced from a separate record of pressure altitude throughout the flight to normal IGC standards see A 7 below This Appendix may duplicate some rules within Chapters 1 and 4 but only covers GPS units that are not GC approved flight recorders FRs and their use for Silver or Gold badges Each NAC is to determine the specific types of GPS position recorders approved for use within their jurisdiction and to maintain a current list of them A copy of the operating manual for each model together with any additional pro cedures needed to comply with this Appendix must be sent to the chairman of the IGC GFA Committee who will comment if necessary on whether an individual NAC s proposal does comply The GFAC will maintain a list of all NAC approved units and their operating procedures and make it available on the IGC GNSS web pages Further guidance is given in Annex C para 6 1 Earth Model The GPS position recorders must use the WGS 84 Earth Model and it must not be possible to change this during the flight Averaging and predicted positions Any GPS position recorder that can produce fixes both derived from real time satellite lines of position an
43. of the course corrected as in 1 3 7 For badge flights less accurate distance calculation methods may be used unless the exact distance is critical Annex C refers Limits to the loss of height For distance flights of more than 100 kilometres where the loss of height exceeds 1000 metres a height penalty equal to 100 times the excess over 1000 metres loss of height shall be subtracted from the length of the course to give the official distance For distance flights of 100 kilometres or less a loss of height exceeding 1 of the length of the course will invalidate the soaring performance For speed and duration flights a loss of height exceeding 1000 metres will invalidate the soaring performance page 12 SC3 2009 ALO 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 5 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 5 3 4 5 4 Barograph calibration time limits The recording barometer functions of both flight recorders and stand alone barographs must be calibrated as follows PRIOR TO FLIGHT Calibration is required within 12 months prior to the flight or for IGC approved electronic barographs and FRs 24 months AFTER FLIGHT Calibration is required within one month after the flight or for IGC approved electronic barographs and FRs two months For altitude and gain of height records both a AND b calibrations are required and the less favourable of the two shall be used making the calculations for the record Either a OR b is required for all other records and badges
44. onically or otherwise or transmitted in real time must be sought by way of prior agreement with FAI This includes specifically all rights to the use of any material electronic or other that form part of any method or system for judging scoring performance evaluation or information utilised in any FAI International Sporting Event Each FAI Air Sport Commission is authorised to negotiate prior agreements on be half of FAI with FAI Members or other entities as appropriate of the transfer of all or parts of the rights to any FAI International Sporting Event except World Air Games events which is organised wholly or partly under the Sporting Code section for which that Commission is responsible Any such transfer of rights shall be by Organiser Agreement as specified in the current FAI Bylaws Chapter 1 paragraph 1 2 Rules for Transfer of Rights to FAI International Sporting Events Any person or legal entity accepting the responsibility for organising an FAI Sporting Event whether or not by written agreement in doing so also accepts the proprietary rights of FAI as stated above Where no formal transfer of rights has been estab lished FAI retains all rights to the event Regardless of any agreement or transfer of rights FAI shall have free of charge for its own archival and or promotional use full access to any sound and or visual images of any FAI Sporting Event and always reserves itself the right to have any and all par
45. or flights made within that NAC s area of authority See Appendix Chapter 4 BADGE REQUIREMENTS The soaring performances required to qualify for the FAI badge standards of achievement are 2 1 1 Silver Badge The Silver badge is achieved on completing the following three soaring performances SILVER DISTANCE a flight on a straight course of at least 50 km Any leg of 50 kilometres or more of a longer pre declared course may qualify subject to the requirements of 4 4 3 on altitude difference applied to the whole course flown The Silver distance flight should be flown without navigational or other assistance given over the radio other than permission to land on an airfield or help or guid ance from another aircraft SILVER DURATION a duration flight of at least 5 hours SILVER HEIGHT a gain of height of at least 1000 metres Gold Badge The Gold badge is achieved on completing the following three soaring performances GOLD DISTANCE a distance flight of at least 300 kilometres GOLD DURATION a duration flight of at least 5 hours GOLD HEIGHT a gain of height of at least 3000 metres Diamonds There are three Diamonds each of which may be worn on the Silver or Gold badge and the badges for flights of 750 kilometres or more NACs should maintain a register of these badges and on notification by a NAC the FAI will enter the names of pilots attaining the three Diamond award in an international register DIAMOND DISTANCE a dis
46. orter than 750 km no LEG may have a length of less than 28 of the OFFICIAL DISTANCE 14 7 Free distance performances for records only Free distance WAY POINTS may be selected from FIXES claimed post flight The free dis tance record types are page 4 SC3 2009 ALO 1 4 8 FREE STRAIGHT DISTANCE A COURSE having one LEG FREE DISTANCE USING UP TO THREE TURN POINTS A COURSE via at least one and not more than three TURN POINTS TURN POINTS may include the START POINT and or FINISH POINT if desired TURN POINTS must be at least 10 km apart and each may be claimed only once Free distance closed course records The START POINT is a FIX chosen by the pilot to suit the record being claimed This loca tion also marks the apex of a 1000 metre radius FINISH OZ SECTOR that the pilot must enter to complete the course The free distance closed course record types are FREE OUT AND RETURN DISTANCE A CLOSED COURSE having two LEGS FREE DISTANCE AROUND A TRIANGLE A CLOSED COURSE having three LEGS The restrictions on triangle geometry given in 1 4 6b apply The pilot may fly either i A triangle using two TURN POINTS or ii A triangle using three TURN POINTS independent of the position of the START FINISH POINT In this case the triangle distance is given by the sum of the LEGS of the triangle formed by the TURN POINTS page 5 SC3 2009 ALO SOARING PERFORMANCE Straight Distance Distance using up to 3 Turn Points Distance to a
47. rd Class specifications 0 6 5 4 start definitions altitude and time 0 cecceeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 3 1 lin E E ET elena eas 1 2 9 DOING Assessment msn 1 2 8 stand alone barograph procedures 4 5 5 T three turn point distance 1 4 5 1 4 6b time evidence 4 5 1 reporting limits oe eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 3 time scale class definition changes 6 3 tow pilot certification 5 2 3c triangle flight definition 1 4 6b 1 4 8 geometry records 1 4 6 turn point definition 1 2 10 minimum Spacing 14 5 types of records table 3 1 4 U Ultralight glider definition 1 0 4d W way point identified by codes coordinates 4 2 2a declaration required 1 4 1d definition ii nirerurnits 1 2 2 wing span measurement of 6 1 3 Women s championships 6 6a page 24 World championships classes 6 5 World Class glider definition s2den e 1 0 4c specification 6 5 5 world records 3 0 Margis sns ann a naa 3 1 3a minimum performance level 3 1 3b time limits on claiming 3 3 1 5 5 1 OO requirements 5 1 4b 5 1 5 5 1 6 SC3 2009 AL0
48. re allowed in the Championship rules a glider shall use the same set of wings or wing components fuselage and tail unit for the duration of the competition 6 1 6 Airworthiness certificates A glider must hold a valid Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly that does not ex clude competition flight and comply with the conditions of its airworthiness documents 6 2 HANDICAPPING The purpose of handicapping shall be to equalise the performance of competing gliders as far as possible The handicap values used shall be directly proportional to the expected cross country speeds of gliders in typical soaring conditions for the competition concerned If handicapping is to be used it shall be applied directly to the speed or distance achieved for finishers to the speed only for non finishers to the distance only Competitors completing the task shall not be given less than full distance points and competitors not completing the task shall not be given more than full distance points Any list of handicaps proposed for a competition must be approved by the IGC page 19 SC3 2009 ALO 6 3 TIME PERIOD for CLASS CHANGES The minimum period between the announcement and implementation of a new class or major alteration to the rules of an existing class shall not normally be less than four years Minor altera tions not requiring design changes shall normally have two years notice The IGC may reduce the period of notice for special reasons 6 4 WO
49. redicted n se A 3 flight recorder data analysis 4 5 6e genetalscxciiwg Haneda eae 4 5 2 R record advance NOTICE ceeeccsseceeesteeeeesteeeeeaees 3 0a altitude class restriction on 3 1 2b categories classes types eeeee 3 1 Claim fOrmMS 0 20 5 so8sccseeeceeesaciceceseceessctseevseesi ees 5 4 designation 0 2 eeeceeteeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeetteees 3 1 4 SC3 2009 AL0 MAMGINS e Mesias inal des 3 1 3a minimum performance for 3 1 3 multi place 3 1 2a National 2cesiircuvetes erent 3 3 2 time limits on submission 3 3 types table eee ceseeeeeeeteeeeeeteeeeeee 3 1 4 regulatory compliance sssssesseeeeeeeeeeee 5 3 2a release point definitio Myrsten 1 2 6 position evidence 4 5 2a S sampling rate of FR data 4 3 1 Sector OZ ren RER 1 3 8 Silver badge requirements 2 1 1 soaring performances types of altitude and duration 1 4 2 distance badges ccseeseeeeteeeee 1 4 3 distance records ccceceeeeeeeeteeeees 1 4 4 distance badges amp records c e 1 4 5 distance amp speed badges amp records 1 4 6 free distances records only 1 4 7 1 4 8 general requirements 1 4 1 speed no height penalty allowed ee 4 4 3c out and return flight 1 4 6a triangle flight 1 4 6b sporting licence 3 0b Standa
50. s and special sur face treatment The only exceptions are i a yaw string ii a total energy probe iii adhesive tape to seal gaps between wings fuselage and tail Sealing between moveable control surfaces and the airframe is not permitted b ELECTRICAL DEVICES Electrical and electronic devices are allowed including instru ments and navigational aids c BALLAST Ballast cannot be jettisoned in flight In a World Class competition a flight mass shall be specified between the maximum gross mass and the lowest take off mass attainable by the heaviest entrant To attain the specified mass each glider shall incorporate a fixed ballast system approved by the IGC which may include tail ballast d CENTRE OF GRAVITY CONTROL Any device capable of altering the centre of gravity location of the glider during flight is prohibited 6 5 6 Club Class The purpose of the Club Class is to preserve the value of older high performance gliders to provide inexpensive but high quality international championships and to enable pilots page 20 SC3 2009 ALO 6 5 7 6 6 who do not have access to gliders of the highest standard of performance to take part in contests at the highest levels ENTRY The only limitation on entry of a glider into a Club Class competition is that it is within the agreed range of handicap factors for the competition BALLAST Water ballast is not permitted SCORING Championship scoring formulas shall include han
51. tance flight of at least 500 kilometres DIAMOND GOAL a goal flight of at least 300 kilometres over an out and return course 1 4 6a or triangular course 1 4 6b DIAMOND HEIGHT a gain of height of at least 5000 metres page 7 SC3 2009 ALO 2 14 Badges and Diplomas for flights of 750 kilometres and more These are a family of badges that are achieved on completing a distance flight of 750 kilo metres or more in increments of 250 kilometres ie 750 km 1000 km 1250 km etc One badge is awarded per flight for the incremental distance immediately less than the distance flown NACs should maintain a register of these badges and on notification by a NAC FAI will award a special Diploma for flights of 1000 km and more 2 2 BADGE DESIGN reproduced approximately twice real size 2 2 1 2 2 3 750 Kilometre and more Badges 1000 km illustrated others and with one and two Diamonds similar page 8 SC3 2009 ALO 3 0 Chapter 3 WORLD GLIDING RECORDS This chapter defines and explains the handling of FAI world record claims General rules relating to records are in the General Section of the Sporting Code GENERAL The following general requirements must be met for a world record a 3 1 No advance notice for an attempt is required provided that arrangements have been made for controlling the flight The pilot must possess a valid FAI Sporting Licence GS 8 1 The flight data must be from a flight recorder approved
52. the FAI and IGC representative the OO shall control and certificate record flights and FAI badge flights flights in international championships and competitions sanctioned by the FAI and other soaring performances that NACs may define within their area of authority Control and certification CONTROL The observation of take off start finish and landing and where applicable timing of individual events such as declarations sealing installation removal and unseal ing of barographs and flight recorders motor glider MoPs and other devices CERTIFICATION The inspection of evidence and signing of appropriate certificates covering the evidence concerned Competence OOs must be familiar with the Code and have the integrity skill and competence neces sary to control and certify glider and motor glider flights without favour An OO should be briefed or given training appropriate to the duties of an OO prior to being approved by a NAC Annex C paragraph 1 4 gives recommended NAC practice to administer OOs For world records the OO must be approved for this role in writing by the controlling NAC Previous satisfactory experience as an OO for FAI badges or national records should be a requirement Where more than one OO is involved an OO with the controlling NAC shall oversee and certify that the work of other OOs is correct The OO shall be familiar with the operation and limitations of all evidence gathering equip ment used on a given
53. ts of any event recorded filmed and or photographed for such use without charge FAI Statutes Chapter 1 para 1 6 FAI Sporting Code General Section Chapter 3 para 3 1 3 FAI Statutes Chapter 1 para 1 8 1 FAI Statutes Chapter 5 paras 5 1 1 2 5 5 5 6 and 5 6 1 6 FAI Bylaws Chapter 1 para 1 2 1 FAI Statutes Chapter 2 para 2 3 2 2 5 FAI Bylaws Chapter 1 para 1 2 3 FAI Statutes Chapter 5 paras 5 1 1 2 5 5 5 6 and 5 6 1 6 FAI Sporting Code General Section Chapter 3 para 3 1 7 FAI Sporting Code General Section Chapter 1 paras 1 2 and 1 4 FAI Statutes Chapter 5 para 5 6 3 FAI Bylaws Chapter 1 para 1 2 2 oo M O O1 BR ND oy es D iv SC3 2009 ALO Amendment list AL record Formal amendments are published by the FAI Secretariat acting for the International Gliding Commis sion IGC Within nations the organisation responsible for National Airsport Control NAC for gliding is then responsible for distributing amendments to all holders of Section 3 of the Sporting Code SC3 This amendment list is for SC3 only separate lists exist for the annexes to SC3 A proposal for an amendment to the Sporting Code or its annexes must be submitted to the IGC Bureau at least six months prior to the next IGC Plenary meeting A proposal must refer to the paragraphs affected and give reasons for the amendment It is preferable for the proposed change to be in the format of the Code The Bureau will review
54. ulation methods 4 4 2 Diamond case hee HE as 2 1 3a free straight c ccccceeceeseeseeeteeees 1 4 7a Gold ites Sis eek de a a s 2 1 2a out and return 1 4 6a 1 4 8a SIV late oneal eines 2 1 1a Straights i EE aceasta ARR 1 4 3 two turn point triangle 1 4 6b i 1 4 8b i three turn point triangle 1 4 6b ii 1 4 8b ii tO GOal inc dance ehh nee 1 4 4 up to 3 turn points eee 1 4 5 1 4 7b duration barogram not required 4 3 2 d finition Seamer in ne Se 1 3 3 GOld E EE AAA RAR RE 2 1 2b no height penalty allowed 4 4 3c SIIV TS mine eho ear 2 1 1b E earth model A 2 4 4 2 electronic barographs essees 4 5 5d evidence altitude rentre 4 5 3 falsification of 3 2 means of propulsion 4 5 4 position general 4 5 2 time general 4 5 1 SC3 2009 AL0 F falsification of evidence 3 2 FAI badge requirements 2 1 registers to be kept 2 0 2 finish altitude and time eeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 3 2 N S LR a Penn et 1 2 11 DOIN eisai cents 1 2 11 fix defiNitioN nnna dhe baal 1 2 7 finish POINT senise ee id 1 2 11d Start POINT nacese 1 2 8d flight continuity seeen 4 3 2 flight data requirements 4 1 flight recorder approval document 4 5 6 data analysis 4 5 6e definition
55. ve When a word description abbreviation or code alone is used to declare any way point its coordinates must be taken from a published source designated by the NAC page 11 SC3 2009 ALO 43 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 4 4 When more than one FR is carried on the flight data files from each FR must be submitted paragraph 4 5 6e refers A difference in the declaration among FRs carried could be grounds for refusal to accept any claim from that flight FLIGHT DATA VERIFICATION Flight data recording and sampling rate Barograph pressure data must be recorded throughout the flight with the exceptions allowed in 4 3 2 The flight data must indisputably verify flight continuity and all altitudes critical to the soaring performance When data is recorded at intervals the data sampling rate setting must be no slower than once per minute Flight continuity There must be evidence that the glider did not land and that no MoP was used during the claimed soaring performance An interruption in barograph recorded data will not compro mise proof of flight continuity provided that the OO and NAC are convinced no critical data is missing and the evidence for flight continuity remains indisputable In the event of failure of the pressure altitude recording by a FR or by a barograph used in conjunction with a GPS position recorder evidence of flight continuity may be assessed from a time plot of GPS calculated altitudes The five hour duration flight
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