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! Table of Content
! AERIAL GRAND PRIX - RULES & REGULATIONS
! FPV MULTIROTOR RACING
! ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
! RACE TRACK DESIGN
! AIR GATES
! AIR FLAGS
! PRE - RACE
! RACE DAY
! RACE FORMAT
! STARTING GRID
! RULES
! CLASSES
! RADIO FREQUENCIES
! RACE PACKAGE
! IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
! BADGES
! OFFICIALS
! INSURANCE
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! AERIAL GRAND PRIX - RULES & REGULATIONS
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THE AERIAL GP IS AN INTERNATIONAL FPV MULTIROTOR RACE FORMAT EITHER ONE TIME OR A SERIES OF RACES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
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PILOTS CAN WIN GRAND PRIX POINTS AT EACH RACE AND THE PILOT WITH THE MOST POINTS AFTER THE LAST RACE OF THE SEASON BECOMES THE AERIAL GP CHAMPION.
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AERIAL GP NATIONAL CUP THIS RACE FORMAT IS A SERIES OF RACES FOR THE LOCAL FPV MULTIROTOR RACING CLUBS IN EACH COUNTRY. THE PILOTS MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST THREE RACES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON BUT CAN PARTICIPATE IN MORE.
! ONLY THE BEST THREE SCORES WILL COUNT FOR THE FINAL CUP RANKING.
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THE AERIAL GP CHAMPION OR NATIONAL CUP WINNER IS THE PILOT WHO IS RANKED NUMBER ONE AFTER THE FINAL RACE.
! FPV MULTIROTOR RACING
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FPV (First Person View) Multirotor Racing consists of 4-6 model aircrafts through a closed
circuit race course. Each model aircraft will be operated by a 2 person team which consists of a FPV pilot, and FPV spotter.
! ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
! Model aircraft used for FPV racing will be strictly electric models only.
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a) Does not emit any air pollution, and the sound db level is significantly less than
equivalent gas models.
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b) AGP tracks will be designed to fit into the natural landscapes to promote preservation
of land and habitat.
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! RACE TRACK DESIGN
! Aerial GP Race track designs are plotted out with Air Gates and Air Flags.
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Air Gates are half circle pylon designs that are 2.4 meter in height and 3 meter width. Any model aircraft from 200mm to 1300mm will be able to travel through these gates safely.
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It is polyester material protection flexible pvc or fiberglass core design allows for hits that absorb shock, reducing damage to the model aircraft while still maintaining structural integrity. Air Gates will be placed in strategic areas to indicate the Racing Lines close to the ground.
! Air Gates for high speed straights and slalom (controls altitude and racing line).
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Air Flags are full flag designs that are 3 meter height, and can be raised 4 meter in the
air to indicate course changes in the Race Line. Air Gates designs are also polyester
protected with a pvc or fiberglass core for flexibility.
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! The Air Flags are used for major high speed turns where altitude is not controlled.
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The race track is designed this way to allow for the highest speed through the course without having to slow down or stop.
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The initial design is a 0.8 to 1 km bean shape, and the course can be made more difficult by making the turns sharper. Around 30 seconds to 1 minute on average per lap.
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With the exception of indoor races.
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! PRE - RACE
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Event Producer and organizers will set up "Air Gates," and "Air Flags," and plot out the 3D race track min. 1 day prior to Race Day. FPV pilots will test race lines with AGP officials to set safety perimeters and frequency checks around the race track.
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Once the race track is finalized and approved by AGP officials, pre- registered FPV teams who have undergone all safety inspections and frequency assignments may fly the course to practice.
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a) Online pre-registration via Aerial GP website - payment, liability, and safety information documents. Race Number requests (optional)
! b) Practice day model aircraft safety inspection. Frequency check and assignments.
! ! RACE DAY
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a) Race day check in. payment, liability, and safety information documents. Race Number assignments (optional)
! b) Race day model aircraft safety inspection. Frequency check and assignments.
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c) Briefing, Safety meeting and Race Track walk through with FPV pilots conducted by AGP safety officer.
! ! RACE FORMAT
! Aerial GP FPV Multirotor Race consists of the following flying sessions:
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*FREE PRACTICE
Approx. 2 hours before qualifying, no official time measurement. Practice closed 30min. before qualifying.
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*QUALIFYING
One qualifying heat for each pilot the fastest lap time counts for the Semifinals Top 8 Race. Results of the qualifying session determine the order of racing on Semifinals top 8 race. Everyone flew the same course for time one on one. 3 min. each heat plus overtime to finish the last lap.
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! *SEMIFINALS Top 8 Race
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Two groups each four pilots one head per group. The fastest four pilots from both groups
advance to the Final. Results in the Super 8 determine 5th to 8th place race positions. Four laps each heat and group time is measured. Time of the semifinals determines the starting order for the Final Top 4 Race.
! *FINAL Top 4 Race
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Four fastest from the Semifinals Top 8 compete in the Final 4 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place
race positions.
! *RANK (RACE) POINTS
! 1st: 12 / 2nd: 9 / 3rd: 7 / 4th: 5 / 5th: 4 / 6th: 3 / 7th: 2 / 8th: 1
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This race format can be adapted depending on the amount of pilots who participate. A professional real time timing system (Hardware / Software) is in development.
! Starting Grid Semifinals & Finals
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! ! *PILOTS LANDING AREA
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This is a predefined area outside from the start finish area for the racing pilots after they have finished there heat.
! ! RULES
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Pilots are required to complete the track and fly between the Air Gates and Air Flags following a predetermined race track configuration.
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If a pilot is missing an Air Gate or Air Flag, he must turn around and fly through it again. If a pilot crash and can continue to fly without touching the aircraft he can finish the
heat as long as he run the designated course.
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Penalty
• 5 seconds missing a Air Gate/Air Flag
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Did Not Finish
*Deviating from course
*Crash and aircraft can't get back flying on its own.
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Disqualification
*Uncontrolled movements or flight
*Crossing safety line
*Ignoring Race Director commands
! CLASSES - Four basic classes (Perpetually updated)! ! 1. MINI 250 CLASS! !
Spec class:! Any size under 250mm MTM Diameter! No restrictions on motor, propeller, and battery specs
! 2. SUPER MINI 330 CLASS
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Spec class: any size from 250mm to 330mm MTM Diameter
No restrictions on motor, propeller, and battery specs
! 3. STANDARD 600 CLASS
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Spec class: from 330mm to 600mm MTM Diameter
No restrictions on motor, propeller, and battery specs
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! 4. GAINT 1000 CLASS
! Spec class: any size from 1000mm MTM Diameter
! No restrictions on motor, propeller, and battery specs
! RADIO FREQUENCIES
! It is absolutely prohibited to switch on a VTx module without permission from the organizer.
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The racing pilots either get the VTX module with the preset frequency from the race organizer provided or the pilots using there own VTx module and having there channel selection buttons/ switches accessible.
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4-6 RH can fly on the same band 5.8 depending on location, but best is to have RH&LH alternating Eg. Fatshark CH1 LH CH2 RH etc...
! The AGP safety officer is responsible for the frequency check and assignments.
! RACE PACKAGE
! Upon arrival and registration each pilot will be given a race package which contains:
! 1. A set of numbers for his aircraft PLUS three additional sets.
3. One identification badge for pilot.
4. A complete time schedule for all heats and finals for the whole event.
5. Pilots briefing document
! IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
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Each competitor will display on the right and left side of his aircraft his identification number. This number will remain the same through the entire event.
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! ! BADGES
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One badges will be given to each competitor. Access to the pits and track will be restricted and badges must be worn at all times. Badges will be issued as follows:
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Blue: Green: Red:
Pilots stand, pits, staging area, track.
Press Pits, staging area, viewing area.
Race Official All areas.
! OFFICIALS
! Race Director
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The Race Director within the schedule of the event is responsible for ensuring that the various tasks under his responsibility are correctly done. These include the following:
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a. Time keeping
b. Starts
c. Marshalling
d. Display of results
e. Announcements
f. Technical inspection
g. Frequency control.
! TIME KEEPING SUPERVISOR
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The Time Keeping Supervisor is responsible for recording all laps, times, and results of alldrivers in all heats and finals. He is responsible for classifying the results and setting up the
mains. The Race Director must verify this classification and selection.
! After the end of all heats and sub-finals the supervisor will review the results before displaying.
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In the case of a request for checking results, the Time Keeping Supervisor, along with the Race Director, will check the questioned result and make a decision.
! TECHNICAL INSPECTOR
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All Aircrafts must be presented for technical inspection at the start of the prior heat. No aircraft will be allowed on the track without undergoing technical inspection first.
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A public liability insurance, against accidents, and legal liability is compulsory for all events. The cover must be applicable to all competitors and officials, irrespective of their nationality or sporting status.
! A copy of the insurance certificate should be presented to the Race Director prior to the event.
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The organizer accepts full responsibility for all necessary authorizations and to comply with local laws and regulations.
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