2016 fai f5 world championships

2016 FAI F5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT
CLASSES F5B, F5D (Senior & Junior)
LUGO DI ROMAGNA (RA) – ITALY
Bulletin “3”
THE HOSTING NAC:
Aero Club d’Italia
DATES:
August (12) 13 – 20, 2016
Web-site address:
www.f5wcItaly.it
With the partnership of :
and the cooperation of:
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ORGANIZER:
Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico
Via Legnano 3, 10128 Torino
www.asdvoli.it
in cooperation with AeC Francesco Baracca – Lugo di Romagna.
COMPETITION VENUE: The World Championships will take place on the Airport Villa
San Martino, Aero Club Francesco Baracca, Via Ripa di Bagnara 4 – 48022 Lugo di
Romagna (RA) - Italy
Located at:
36 Km from Forlì
41 Km from Ravenna
50 Km from coast
51 Km from Bologna
60 Km from Cervia
160 Km from Firenze
190 Km from Venice
270 Km from Milano
Main Airports:
Verona(BLQ) 189 Km
Venezia(VCE)200 Km
Bologna(BLQ) 52 Km
Ravenna(AOI) 41 Km
Milano (MXP) 310 Km
GPS:
44° 23’ 08”N; 11° 51’ 02” E
Air field is easily reachable from the main international airports by the express way A14/E45
and main national roads. Railway stations: Imola at 16Km and Lugo city at 10 Km from the
flying field.
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Competition venue overall view.
The airport stands over a surface of
1000x300 m surrounded by small houses
and farmers fields.
The main services are along the internal
area of the airport.
Activities of the airport will be closed
during the championships event except
emergencies.
WEATHER TYPICAL CONDITIONS (August)
Temperature: high up to 30-32°C
Humidity:
50 – 80%
Winds:
10 – 30 Km/h
Seasonal raining: 2-3 days.
On-line weather forecast at the website:
http://www.arpa.emr.it/sim/datiiningresso/Bollettino/RA.pdf?1446885972
CLASSES TO BE FLOWN:
- F5B Electric motor glider,
- F5D Electric pylon racing.
COMPETITION RULE: The Championships will be run according to:
- FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Volume ABR 2016 Edition,
- FAI Sporting Code, Section 4, Vol. F5 2016 edition and applicable amendments
- FAI General Section and FAI Code of Ethics.
In line with the provision of paragraph 5.5.1.4 of SC4, Vol F5, Electric, General Rules and
consistent with the latest discussion in the F5 SC, the organisation will provide each
competitor with two real time telemetry loggers (ATT) for F5B and two energy limiters (EL)
for F5D.
The devices, identified with their certification label and SN (F5B: Node ID and RF Channel)
will be assigned to Competitors by sorting at the beginning of each competition day and
have to be returned, in perfect conditions, at the end of the same day to the organizer.
The aim is to promote competition fairness, enhance sporting results and improve safety.
Specifications of the two electronic devices have been submitted to the EDIC group and
the certification is in progress, expected on time to be available before the competition.
The F5B logger has been CE certified by the developer and supplier NeuMotors, as
expected, in line with CEPT ERC/REC/70-03-Annex 1.
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Tests so far performed, do not anticipate any compatibility or installation problem.
Documents defining data and the technical specs as well as installation instruction are
here enclosed (Annex 3 and Annex 4) and published on the web site www.f5wcitaly.it for
both devices F5B (ATT) and F5D (EL) classes. No spare GDGT for testing will be provided
by the organiser to the competitors.
Applicable amendments:
Sc4 – Vol. F5 : F5B Art. 5.5.4.5 Distance task : Fying out of the distance course at Base A the
signal only needs to be given when model aircraft is coming directly from Base B (New
point “g”),
Sc4 – Vol. F5 : F5D new drawing pylon course (upwind and tailwind at the start).
(Approved by SC F5 and CIAM Plenary)
PARTICIPANTS: Active NAC/Federation may enter in each class, a Team consisting of 3
senior and 1 junior competitors, a Team manager, Assistant team manager, Official
helpers, and other representatives. The reigning World Champions are entitled to
participate to defend their titles.
FAI SPORTING LICENSE: Each Competitor, Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager must
possess a FAI Sporting license valid at the entry time for the year 2016.
The licenses must be registered in the FAI licenses database and FAI ID will be used for final
classification as well as model identification (sticker).
The holder of a FAI sporting license may be required to produce an official document
bearing his photograph and signature as proof of identity.
ANTI-DOPING: Competitors taking for medical reasons, any of the substances listed on the
WADA Prohibited List must have a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)certificate from
the FAI.
PROTEST: Any protest must be presented in writing to the Contest Director and must be
accompanied by the deposit of a fee of 50 Euros. The deposit is returned only if the protest
is upheld. The protest should be written in English
FAI JURY:
Jury President: Andràs Reé, Hungary, CIAM Bureau member,
Jury member: Manfred Lex, Austria, EDIC Group member
Jury member: Lillo Condello, Italy, CIAM Delegate, Int. Judge,
FLIGHT LINE DIRECTORS F5B: Urs Schaller, Italy and Emil Giezendanner, Switzerland
FLIGHT LINE DIRECTOR F5D: Tomas Bartovsky, CIAM Glider SC Chairman (CZE)
EVENT MANAGER: Fabrizio Ceccarini, Italy, AeC VO.LI, President.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES:
English and Italian.
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TIMEKEEPER: Each participating country may enter one Timekeeper. The intention to enter
a timekeeper must be registered by the entry form. The timekeeper shall act in all contest
days, attend the briefings, bring the requested own equipments and follow organizational
instructions.
REIGNING CHAMPIONS: The reigning Champions 2014:
- Remo Frattini, class F5B (Italy) and
- Hacker Ondrej, class F5D (Czech Republic),
are invited to participate. The reigning champions have the right (subject to the approval
of their NAC) to participate in the Championships in that category regardless of whether
or not he qualifies for the national team. If he is not a member of the national team, his
score will not be considered in the Team results.
CLASSIFICATION AND AWARDS: FAI medals and diplomas to the first three best competitors
placed in the individual ranking and to the competitors and the team manager of the first
three best Teams.
FAI TROPHIES: The following trophies will also be awarded:
- F5B Puffin Models of Bristol Trophy, present holder Italy’s Champion Mr. Remo Frattini,
- F5D The British Electric Flying Association Trophy, present holder Czech Republic’s
Champion, Hacker Ondrej.
The trophies should be returned to the organizer prior the event or the latest at the
registration.
JUNIOR CLASSIFICATION and CHAMPION TITLE: The three best Juniors will be awarded
even if there are less than four juniors competing for four national teams.
The medals will be provided by FAI.
Junior Champion title will be assigned only if there will be at least four juniors competing
among four team in the same class.
SCORING: Scores will promptly and progressively displayed on a board at the flying site
and daily uploaded on the web-site www.f5wcItaly.it during the Championships.
FLAGS AND ANTHEMS: All team managers are requested to carry on their Country flag
(Two units) and Anthem to be supplied to the organizer. These will be returned at the end
of Championships.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: During the World Championships an ambulancel with first aid
equipments will be at the field for emergencies.
EQUIPMENTS ON THE FIELD: A tent will be available to each Team in both classes with table
and chairs. Electricity connections will be available at two power stations located on the
field closed to each class tents, to charge batteries by AC power 220-230 Volts 50 Hz, max
16A. Sockets common EU standards.
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EVENTS SCHEDULE:
Day
Date
Thursday
August 11, 2016
Friday
August 12, 2016
Saturday
August 13, 2016
Event
Competitors arrival for the “Lugo Cup”
Practice flights
Registration to the Lugo Cup F5B-F5D
“Lugo Cup” Open International F5B
Contest round 1- 2
“Lugo Cup” Open International F5D
Contest Rounds 1 – 2 – 3 - 4
“Lugo Cup” Open international F5B
Contest rounds 3 - 4
“Lugo Cup” Open International F5D
Contest rounds 5 - 6 – 7 - 8
Price giving Ceremony “Lugo Cup”
Time
8,30 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
9,00 -18,00
18,30– 19,00
Location
AeC Lugo Airport
Villa S. Martino .Lugo
AeC Lugo Airport
Villa S. Martino Lugo
AeC Lugo Airport
Villa S. Martino
Airfield
Airport
AeC
Lugo
Competitors arrival for the World Championships
FAI World Championships
Opening Ceremony
World Championships F5B-F5D
Registration
Sunday
August 14, 2016
World Championships F5B-F5D
Model Processing
Official training flights F5B-F5D
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
August 15, 2016
August 16, 2016
August 17, 2016
August 18,2016
August 19, 2016
August 20, 2016
World Championships F5B-F5D
Team Managers Meeting
World Championships F5B
Rounds 1, 2
World Championships F5D
Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4
World Championships F5B
Rounds 3, 4
World Championships F5D
Rounds 5, 6, 7, 8
World Championships F5B
Rounds 5, 6
World Championships F5D
Rounds 9, 10, 11, 12
World Championships F5B
Rounds 7, 8
World Championships F5D
Rounds 13, 14, 15, 16
19,00 -20,30
8,00 – 18,30
8,00 – 18,30
19,00– 20,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
9,00 – 18,00
Reserve day
8,00 – 17,00
Optional Sightseeing tour
9,00 – 17,00
World Championships F5B, F5D
Award and Closing Ceremony
17,30– 19,30
Closing Banquet
20,00– 23,00
Lugo City Centre
Hangar Office
AeC Lugo Airport
Hangar
AeC Lugo Airport
at
Airfield AeC Lugo
Airport
Meeting Room AeC
Lugo
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5B Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Airfield F5D Line
AeC Lugo Airport
Lugo City, F. Baracca
Museum (Tentative)
Lugo City Centre/
Restaurant
Local Restaurant
(Information desk)
Departures
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The above schedule is subject to change as decided by the Organizer.
Model processing schedule will be published on/or before August 11,2016 on the web-site
and available during registration at Base Office.
ENTRY FEES:
- 350€ Senior competitors and Team Manager/Assistant Team manager
- 175€ Junior competitor
- 70€ Helper, supporter
- 40€ Banquet (optional)
- 35€ Entry fee to the Open International Contest “Lugo Cup F5B–F5D” (optional),
Competitor who are also Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager will pay only one
senior competitor fee.
FINAL ENTRY FORM: NACs/Federations are kindly asked to send the FINAL entry forms
(Annexe 1 and 2 – Final Entry Form - removed from the Bulletin remain available on the
web-site) on or before May 31, 2016.
Final Entry Form can be downloaded from the website: www.f5wcItaly.it /Registration
Entry fees, meals on the field and banquet are to be paid in Euro only by bank transfer to
the following bank account no later than June 3rd, 2016:
Beneficiary: Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico – Via Legnano 3 – 10128 Torino
Bank Account at Banca Prossima : IBAN IT54 M 03359 01600 10000 0139447
BIC : BCITITMX
Causal code to be used: 2016 World Champs F5 + Country code (i.e: ITA)
Bank charges and other expenses for money transfer have to be borne by the sender.
Payment by cheque is not accepted.
Later payment will be subject to an additional charge as follows:
- June 6th to July 15th : 15% surcharge.
No entry fees will be accepted after July 15th neither cash payments on arrival, if not
authorized in writing by the Organizer and only on exceptional circumstances. In that
latter circumstance the surcharge will be 20% of the entry fee.
No surcharges will be applied on field meals and banquet fee.
Entries fees may be fully refunded only for justified reasons in writing, on individual basis
and according to the Organizer decision. The same will be applied in case of Team
withdraw from the event only before July 15, 2016.
Later withdraws will be 50 % reimbursed.
LUNCH AT THE CONTEST SITE: lunch will be provided on the Championship scheduled days
at the cost of 12 €/person and day. Snacks and beverage might be available on the field
throughout the entire program schedule. Tickets to be bought by Organizer at registration
For what concerns the alcohol consumption during Championships, Competitors and all
participants including staff members and officials are requested and invited to comply
with the WADA limits recommended by FAI.
No super alcoholic drinks will be available and admitted during the competition.
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ACCOMMODATION: In the area there are plenty of hotels at various choice level (B&B,
Agriturismo, Hotels ** and *** stars) with good level of comfort an most of them with
restaurants. Food quality is usually good and typical of the Emilia Romagna region at
reasonable rates.
The Organization has identified the main hotels and other possibilities at preferential and
economical rates.
Here below we are reporting some of them:
Hotel name and
address
Hotel Ala d’Oro
C.so Matteotti 56 –
48022 Lugo – 054522388
info@aladoro.it
Room
type
Single
Double
Q.ty of
rooms
Room rates/person/room
Double
twin
Double
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Hotel Tatì
Via Provinciale
Cotignola22/5
48022 Lugo
0545288803
info@tatihotel.it
Hotel Rosa dei Venti
Via Fiumazzo 161
48022Cà di Lugo
054570037
Risto.rosadeiventi@gmail
.com
48
43
79
Room
99
Room
109
*** Half Board + 15
Euro/person
Swimming pool
and gymnasium
free.
Room
Double
48
63
45
48
Four
beds
***S Half Board
Inclusive
42
Double
Triple
Remarks
****Half Board
Inclusive
free parking incl.
44
Four
beds
Triple
Suite or
flat
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Room
Double
Triple
Triple
64
Single
Hotel Villa Panazza
Via Lughese Nord,269
40027 Mordano (BO)
0542 51434
Info@hotelpanazza.it
Single
30
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48
25
***Half Board + 15
Euro/person
The Hotel Tatì and Ala d’Oro have been chosen as the principal hotels where the staff
members and officials will be hosted.
A full list of lodges, hotels and B&B will be issued and published on the web-site allowing
reservation on time. With the above lodging places is recommended the use of specific
code “World Champs Aeromodelling” to get preferential rates.
Average half-board (dinner included) accommodation cost in the Lugo area is accessed
to be 45 Euro/person/day.
Information can be obtained by the local touristic offices and websites:
http://www.comune.lugo.ra.it/Città-e-territorio/Ospitalità
http://www.romagnadeste.it/en/Ospitalità
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CAMPING/CAMPERING: At the Francesco Baracca Airport there is a limited area for
campers and tents mainly reserved to participants to be announced in advance electric
power, water and toilettes will be there. However, two public areas are located very
closed to the Airport and the city of Lugo:
- Punto carico/scarico Via Piratello GPS 44°434089’N; 11°895822’E;
- Punto Sosta Camper : Parking Parco del Loto Via Foro Boario
GPS: 44°423769’N; 11°906483’E;
INSURANCE: The organizer will provide a limited third-party liability insurance covering all
competitors for model accidents involving injury to others and damage to property. It is
recommendable however that each competitor had his own insurance against third
parties damages and injuries. It is also recommended that individual health and travel
insurance is purchased by each participant before travelling.
For EU citizens, health care is covered under Social Health Care (EHIC) on presentation of
an EU 11 form which is available in the Country of residence.
Citizens from other countries outside EU shall provide their own health insurance to cover
illness.
FREQUENCIES: The 35 MHz frequencies are allowed, as per the FAI rules but, the 2.4 GHz
spectrum system is strongly recommended.
The 2,4 GHz spread spectrum will eliminate the frequency control and the transmitter
impound, competitors can keep their transmitter during the competition at all time.
All radio equipments must comply to the EN300328 specs and be certified ECC (CE mark).
Competitors will be fully responsible for their own equipments to fulfill these requirements.
LOCAL RULES: As mentioned above all competitors shall accept to install the logger (ATT)
telemetry device supplied by the organizer on their models F5B as well as the Energy
Limiter on their F5D models. The rule is not substituting any FAI Sporting Rules.
The F5B logger telemetry (ATT) and Energy Limiter F5D provided by the Organizer shall be
treated with the maximum care not to damage antenna and or cabling/connections. The
devices, with the relevant certification labels are not to be manipulated or altered in any
way pending the potential competitor disqualification. The competitors will be asked to
reimburse the full cost of the damaged devices to the organizer.
Organizer will not be responsible in any way for misuse or malfunctioning of the provided
devices as well as model damages.
Competitors in the F5B class must provide an additional RX compatible with the RC system
they use.
The competitor must ensure that the receiver they provide to the contest officials for use
with the course monitoring system will function correctly with either of the models they
chose to fly. He format and setting s must be such that the same receiver can be used for
both models without any resetting or changing of the settings of the official timing
equipment or the receiver.
MODEL AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATE: All models must be processed by the
competitor’s NAC in accordance with ABR B.17 rules. Model aircraft not properly
processed by their NAC, with FAI certificate and stickers will be processed by the organizer
at a cost of 8 Euro for each model (Refer to ABR B.17.8).
During model processing a sticker will be applied on detachable parts of the model. These
model/s can only be used during competition.
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PRACTICE SITE: The contest venue will be available for practice the day before the
International contest on August 11, 2016 and on Sunday August 14, 2016.
A possible area for trials which can be used is located at the SE side of the airport only
under request and authorization by the Organizer. Access limited controlled by an Official.
No equipments will be there during initial days (before 11/8). Time to fly from 8,30AM to
6,00PM latest flight at 19,00 with breaks during lunch/early afternoon to be
communicated. Responsibilities totally at participants full charge.
The Annex 1 – Flying field lay-out shows the location of flying lanes and the flying trials
area (optional).
INTERNATIONAL CONTEST “LUGO CUP”: The open international contest “Lugo Cup F5BF5D” will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 and Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 8,00 (9,00)
to 18,00 at the same field Airport Francesco Baracca. It will be also valid as an Eurotour
F5B Contest 2016. A specific invitation will be prepared with the full program.
All World Championships participants, Team Managers and Helpers are invited to attend
the event, relevant also to get confidence with the new loggers F5B and limiters F5D to be
used during the World Championships rounds.
VISA REQUIREMENTS: Individual competitors and their national team shall deal with
Authorities to get the necessary visas.
Organizer shall provide to all non EU citizens/teams an invitation letter which will be
available under request by preliminary mail to info@f5wcitaly.it or f_ceccarini@tin.it
TOUR: A touristic tour might be organized by the organizer on the reserve day if it will
remain available (optional). Programs for relatives will be also proposed to Participants,
costs will be provided during the World Champs together with the minimum needed
participation.
SPECTATORS AND MEDIA: Visitors and public attending the event will be welcome and
admitted at free entrance in identified specific flying field controlled areas for safety
reasons.
A promotional campaign to publicize the Championships has started by Specialized
Magazines, Social Networks, Media Communications and, in partnership with the Lugo
Municipality in the City showcases and with the local schools to promote the event.
BADGES: All participants, Officials and Staff Members shall dress an ID badge provided
by the organizer. To this aim we are kindly asking for sending an identified digital photo, ID
card size, together with the Final Entry form by e-mail.
ORGANISER CONTACTS DETAILS: Information concerning the Championships :
Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodelling
Via Legnano 3 – 10128 Torino, Italy
Contact person:
Fabrizio CECCARINI
Phone: +39 347 4308840 (mobile)
E-mail: f_ceccarini@tin.it Web-mail: info@f5wcitaly.it Website: www.f5wcitaly.it
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F5BD – Annex 1
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F5B – Annex 2
Complete Instructions for NeuMotors WattMinute Telemetry System with R/C Receiver
Backup
Version 3.10, 18 July 2016
General Description : The Airborne Telemetry Transceiver (ATT) is designed to transmit MotorOn /Motor-Off information from the Model to the Ground Display Gassensor Transducer
(GDGT) when current is flowing to the speed control. The current sensor works both directions
so the positive battery lead can either male or female 6 mm connector. The spare R/C Receiver
bound to the Contestant’s transmitter quickly takes over the Motor-On/Motor-Off function in
case of telemetry signal loss. Another function of the ATT is to transmit total Watt-Minutes
beginning
1.5 seconds after Motor-Off. Watt-Minutes are stored in the ATT are not misplaced in case of
signal loss or out-of-range condition. Each RF message is keyed with the ATT’s NODE ID
number and error checked with a word checksum. If the RF message is missing or damaged for
a period of time, the GDGT display will indicate “N” for Null for RF Motor Status and same for
RC Motor Status if the R/C pulse is lost. We think failsafe settings for throttle of spare R/C
Receiver be low/off as well as for the Receiver in the model!
Using ATTs in a Contest : ATTs are made with an RF Channel and NODE ID corresponding to
the table below. If (2) models are brought to the flight line, they must have NODE_IDs using the
same RF channel. Telemetry from either the primary or backup model are correctly received
when the backup model replaces the primary model following FAI rule. Contest officials should
know of NODE IDs given to contestants and should plan flight order so that the same RF
Channel is not operated at once by different contestants. In the case of a major championship
with reverse rank flight order, organizers will collect and reissue all ATTs between contest days
to account for new flight order and channel spacing.
NODE ID
NODE ID 000-029
NODE ID 030-059
NODE ID 060-089
NODE ID 090-119
NODE ID 120-149
NODE ID 150-179
NODE ID 180-209
NODE ID 210-239
RFChannel
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TABLE 1: NODE ID and RF CHANNELS
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Preparing the Model by Adding Ground Wire to Speed Control : An additional ground wire is
needed for ATT operation. Solder a 22 or 20 AWG wire to the negative position of the speed
control or speed control negative battery lead long enough to reach the wing opening. Solder a
2mm female barrel connector to this lead. Apply heat shrink insulating material leaving just the
end of the barrel open.
Installing the ATT (Figure 2) in a Model : Make a 3 mm hole in the bottom of the fuselage
6.5 cm from back of wing opening. Use provided 2 mm X 20 cm hard plastic tube to guide
ATT transmitting antenna out of fuselage. Insert tube from fuselage hole and feed until seen
in wing opening. Slip antenna into tube and guide transmitter in place pulling tube out of
fuselage while pushing ATT into the back of the fuselage. When coax cable comes out, pull 3
to 5 cm more.
Tape coax along bottom of fuselage, the uncovered 18 cm antenna should move freely.
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Connect the Current/Voltage sensor (Figure 1) in series with the 6 mm positive speed control
lead in the nose of the model. Connect the 2 mm male ground pin of the sensor to the speed
control ground lead. Position the flat ribbon wire connecting the sensor to the transmitter along
the bottom or side of the fuselage securing with bits of tape. Extra ribbon wire is pushed into
the back of the model.
Operating the ATT : Install flight battery into model. Connect battery positive Lead to ATT
current sensor and the battery negative lead to speed control negative lead. The ATT transmitter
will emit some sounds for 5 seconds. Complete assembly of the model.
Using the GDGT with GASSENSOR Equipment
Connect the GASSENSOR signal cable to the GDGT Port labeled “GAS” on the left side of the
GDGT. Connect the spare receiver bound to the Contestant’s transmitter to the right side
connector of the GDGT labeled “RC RX” using the supplied male- male R/C wire. The wire
should connect to the Throttle Channel of the spare receiver. Turn on power to the GASSENSOR
which will power both the GDGT and the spare receiver. The timer carried system may look like
this when attached to a clipboard with a scoresheet:
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Turn on the GASSENSOR. “F5Bbox GDGT <cr> v 3.10” will show for 3 seconds, then
“FLIGHTS IN LOG <cr> <some number of flights> “, then “ENTER PRI. NODE <cr> ID : 000”
which will stay with cursor blinking on 1st digit. Press UP, DN, SEL to make the display match
the ATT NODE ID in the primary model and backup model if used, press ENT to keep the
NODE ID. The software tries to not allow NODE ID larger than 255 but tries 1 digit at a time. If
the first digit is set to 2, the 2nd and 3rd won’t be allowed above 5. For NODE ID 218 which is
OK, start with 018 then move to the first digit by pressing SEL, until the cursor is on the 1st digit,
then UP 2 times to make 218, then ENT to keep the NODE ID. The display will then ask for
Backup NODE ID (BKUP). Press ENT again to keep the same NODE ID for Backup or enter
another NODE ID on the same channel for the backup model, the press ENT.
NOTE
Only one Model must transmit on a Channel. If only a short test blip on the Primary model (or no
test blip) is made, the ATT in that model will not transmit and the other (Backup) model may be
flown without data collision. If a launch motor run is made, only that model can transmit which
is per FAI rule about use of Backup model.
After Backup NODE ID is entered, the software will change the RF channel if needed by the
TABLE 1 above. The display will show “ADJ. RF CHANNEL <cr> TO: <correct channel>” for
2 seconds as shown below. The last channel used is stored and if new NODE IDs use the same
channel as previous NODE ID, this display is skipped. If ADJ. RF CHANNEL display does not
leave, it means processor could not talk to RF module and GDGT is faulty.
Next the display will measure the R/C pulse width from the spare receiver and expect it be LOW
Throttle. The official should verify with the pilot that the Throttle is in low position and the
expected display should be like below. Press ENT to store the LOW Throttle setting.
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The display will change to expect HIGH Throttle. The pilot should then be instructed to switch
his Throttle to HIGH and hold it until the official sees that the measured pulse width becomes
stable, then press ENT to store the HIGH Throttle setting. The pilot can then release his throttle
switch.
Next, the display will alternately change between the 2 figures below :
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When the display is showing “GASSENSOR Cal LO”, the small button on the left side of the
GASSENSOR near the power switch should be pressed to set the GASSENSOR LO value. The
GASSENSOR will make a beep when it accepts the value. When the display shows
“GASSENSOR Cal HI”, the RED stop button on the GASSENSOR should be pressed. The
GASSENSOR will make another beep when it accepts the value. Press ENT to complete the
setup process. After 2 seconds, the operating display will look like the next figure below except
that “RC : N” will show “RC : 0” which means the R/C throttle switch is off.
The pilot should now turn on the airplane, test his controls and then provide a 1 ± .5 second test blip
in a safe manner. 2 seconds after the blip, the display will show “WM : 00000” . This motor run does
not add to the 1750 WM. The system is now ready to fly, the working time can now be started by the
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PC if it is being used. “RF : N” will stay on the GDGT until the first climb and then show either “RF
:0 “ (motor not running) or “RF : 1” (motor running). The accumulated WM will appear or change
about 2 seconds after the motor is turned off.
Using a GDGT for Pilot Information : Any GDGT can show real time WM information. No
GASSENSOR and no spare receiver is needed. Apply power to either the “GAS” labeled R/C plug
(4.5 to 5.0 volts DC) or 2S lipo port (8.4 volts maximum) or via standard USB, but only 1 ! After
powering GDGT, follow the steps above to include setting the NODE ID of the model to be
monitored. While display is showing “R/C MOTOR LOW?” press UP and DN keys at once. This will
shortcut the rest of the setup to reach the operating mode. The display will look as below:
In operating mode, the display will show Primary and Back NODE_IDs, the corresponding RF channel
from TABLE 1 above and RC Receiver based Motor Status (RC : ), RF based Motor Status (RF : ) and
Watt minutes (WM:
). The RC Receiver Motor Status will be N (Null) in
shortcut mode as there will be no spare RC receiver connected. Telemetry (RF) signal conditions are
0, 1 and N which means Motor Off, Motor On and Null (signal invalid or beyond range).
During Distance task, accumulated WM can be told to the pilot by a helper observing the shortcut
GDGT. We recommend creating a paper of expected WM readings after each climb. The helper should
compare actual to expected readings and advise the pilot each 3 climbs “use more” , “use less” or
“OK” .
Down Loading GDGT LogFiles : Each Motor run is stored in a Logfile. Motor runs from many
Flights can be downloaded after flying. Connect the USB port to a PC by correct cable. Ensure PC
has correct driver for USB-FTDI Module. WINDOWS 10 based PCs can usually find it on Internet if
connected. The PC needs a simple RS-232 Serial Communications Program to receive the data. We
recommend a free program on the internet called “TERMITE”
http://www.compuphase.com/software_termite.htm . Termite has to be set with your PC COM PORT
given to the USB FTDI module (often 1 to 4). The data style is 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and 9600
Baud.
When GDGT asks for NODE ID, instead press UP and DN at once. The new display will be
“LOGFILE DOWNLOAD” and “DEL
GO” as in below :
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Press ENT button to start download. Display will show a message indicating it is sending data then go
back to above display. You can download many times. To clear Logfile, press SEL button instead of
ENT. Data from TERMITE can be copied and pasted in to Microsoft EXCELL for analysis. Each line
of data in decimal (ASCII format) is one motor on/motor off event. The data means :
NODE ID, <start time in 1/10 seconds after GDGT is turned on>,<end time in 1/10 seconds after
GDGT is turned on>,Watt Minutes.
The system expects the “WM : 00000” data entries to count and display the number of FLIGHTS IN
LOG, however all motor runs are recorded anyway. The user will notice change in NODE ID and/or
lowering time markers as the end of one flight and the start of the next.
Happy F-5B Flying!
Troubleshooting Operations
1. Symptom : WM not 0000 after throttle blip.
a. Probable Cause 1) : ATT connected improperly in model. Check connections within
model. Upon power up, ATT should make 5 seconds of noises.
b. Probably Cause 2) :ATT NODE ID does not match either primary or backup NODE ID set
in GDGT. Cycle power to GDGT and reset NODE IDs appropriately.
c. Probably Cause 3) : GDGT Processor frozen. This may occur if Receiver is
disconnected and then reconnected such as during binding. Cycle power to the
GDGT and repeat calibration sequence.
2. Symptom : GDGT displays constant “ADJ. RF CHANNEL TO : “ after setting NODE IDs.
a. Cause 1) RF Module Faulty. Return GDGT for service.
3. Symptom : LCD dim or blank during operation.
a. Cause 1) : GASSENSOR battery discharged or low. GASSENSOR must provide a
minimum of 4.5 volts to operate both Receiver and GDGT. Charge GASSENSOR battery.
b. Cause 2) : LCD Contrast Potentiometer out of adjustment. Remove (4) screws securing
back cover of GDGT. Locate only potentiometer on circuit board. Energize GDGT with
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applicable GASSENSOR and adjust potentiometer using only fingers for best LCD viewing.
Replace cover.
4. Symptom : ATT does not make sounds after connecting into model.
a. Cause 1) Ground wire not connected to speed control (-). Ensure connection is made and
ATT ground is connected to speed control (-).
b. Cause 2) Sound was made but volume low for the ear. Place ear at back of fuselage
opening while helper plugs in ATT to verify sounds.
Steve P. Manganelli (smanganelli@earthlink.net) Steve
Neu (sneu@mac.com)
Jeff Keesaman, (jkeesaman@mac.com) Neu WM Telemetry Design Principals
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F5D - Annex 3
Contestant Instructions for NeuMotors
F5D Limiter (F5DEL) Version 1.1
General Description : The F5DEL is compact device designed to
accumulate WM when current is flowing to the speed control and to cut
the throttle off when the preset limit of 1000WM is reached. The current
sensor works both directions so the positive battery lead can either male
or female 6 mm connector.
Installing the device: The F5DEL must be installed in line with the
positive battery supply. 6mm connectors are used and the device can be
installed either direction as the sensor is bi-directional. The ground
return is through the RC system so to function correctly the female RC
pulse “out” must connected to a speed control that does not have optical
isolation. The 25cm long RC pulse IN male plug must be connected to
the throttle channel that commands the motor. In most cases the best
place to install the F5DEL is in the gap between the motor controller and
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battery. Route the RC connectors along the bottom or sides of the
fuselage and use tape to keep them out of the way.
Operation: The F5DEL has no user adjustable settings - it’s operation is
very simple. When power is applied the F5DEL “zeros” out the energy
accumulator. When the RC pulse is increased above 1.2ms the F5DEL
looks for motor current and when detected starts to accumulate WM.
The motor will be stopped once the energy limit of 1000 WM has been
reached. The motor cutoff will continue for 10 seconds after which
additional motor run time will be allowed until the additional 10% energy
limit is reached at which point another 10 second motor will occur. This
sequence will repeated until the model lands.
General specifications:
Size: 39x24x12mm
Weight: 18 grams with cables
Operating voltage: 8-30 volts
Current sensor: Hall 200 amp
Power Connectors: 6mm
RC connectors: JR/Fut
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