FAI- Fédération Aéronautique Internationale

Invitation:

Every FAI affiliated National Aero Club (National Airsport Control Organization) is
hereby invited to enter a team to participate in the 2009 F3C Helicopter World
Championships, to be held August 2–11, 2009, at the home of the Academy of Model
Aeronautics’ International Aeromodeling Center, Muncie, Indiana, USA. The 2007 F3C
individual World Champion is also invited to attend.

Site Location:

The World Championships will be held at the International Aeromodeling Center in
Muncie, Indiana USA. This 1,000-acre model flying site is the home and headquarters of
the Academy of Model Aeronautics and was the site for the 2001 F3C World
Championships. Two grass areas will be utilized for the World Championships. As in 2001,
two flightlines will be operated simultaneously. Other areas of the site will be utilized for
practice areas. Also featured on the site is the National Model Aviation Museum. This
facility is a repository of aeromodeling's firsts and finest. Tours of the facilities and the AMA Headquarters operation will be available during the World Championships.

Competition Site: Entrance to the International Aeromodeling Center.

Competition Rules: According to the current FAI Sporting Code, Section 4 as well as all applicable amendments.

Competition:
Areas: Grass Area (5) will serve as Flightline #1.
Grass Area (4) will serve as Flightline #2.

Radio Frequency Information: Only transmitters on the 72 MHz RC frequencies listed in the AMA Membership Manual are permitted in the USA. In addition, all commercially available 2.4 GHz RC systems are permitted.

Helicopter Jamboree: The IRCHA Helicopter Jamboree will be held immediately following the World Championships. This is the world's largest helicopter fly-in. All World championships participants are invited to attend and fly in this event. This event features more than 15 flightlines, a huge manufacturer/vendor area, great food, and lots of flying.

Organizers: The Academy of Model Aeronautics, in association with the International Radio
Control Helicopter Association.