The 2026 FAI F2 World Championships for Control Line Model Aircraft (Seniors and Juniors)
If you are interested in participating, I remind to fill and send your Preliminary Entry Form to the organizer by the 5th of November 2025 and the Final Entry Form by the 14th of January 2026.
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THE 2026 FAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CONTROL LINE MODEL AIRCRAFT
1. ORGANISERS
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Model Aeronautical Association of Australia
Aeromodellers of Western Australia
WA Model Aircraft Sports Centre
2. NAME, CLASSES, DATE, LOCATION AND FACILTY
Name – FAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CONTROL LINE MODEL AIRCRAFT for Seniors & Juniors
Classes
Class F2A CL Speed
Class F2B CL Aerobatics
Class F2C CL Team Race
Class F2D CL Combat
Class F2G CL Electric Speed (note: listed pending minimum number of entries being Six (6)
Date
From May 3nd – 8th, 2026
Location
Place: West Australia Model Aircraft Sport Centre
Address: Whiteman Park, Beechboro, Perth
Elevation: ~50m AMSL
Model flying facility
F2A & F2G – one contest circle (concrete)
F2B two – contest circles (asphalt)
F2C one – contest circle (concrete)
F2D two – contest circles (grass)
Practice circles for F2D and F2B (off-site)
Event Information
Official website: https://www.2026clwc.org
3. FAI Rules
FAI Sporting Code Section 4 – Aeromodelling CIAM General Rules, 2026 Edition
FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling Volume F2 Control Line Model Aircraft, 2026 Edition
FAI General Section and FAI Code of Ethics
Anti-doping
If a competitor has to take, for a medical condition, any of the substances listed on the WADA Prohibited List
then he must have a Therapeutic Use Exemption from the FAI.
FAI Sporting Licenses
Each competitor, team manager and assistant team manager must possess a FAI Sporting License, valid for
2026, issued by their NAC and be recorded on the FAI Database.
4. Event officials
NAC/MAAA Officials
Carl Bizon – President of Model Aeronautical Association of Australia
Rhyll McCormack – Secretary of Model Aeronautical Association of Australia
Management
Trevor Letchford – Event Director
Staff
Registrar : Rob Fry
Accom /Social : tbc
Site Services : tbc
Contest Directors and Marshalls
F2A class – Contest Director Richard Justic – AUS
F2B class – Contest Director – Frank Battam – AUS
F2C class – Contest Director – Stephen Walton – AUS
F2D class – Contest Director – Richard Bellis – AUS
Circle Marshall Pavol Barbaric SVK
5. JURY AND JUDGES
Jury Name
NAC Function details
1. Massimo Semoli ITA
2. Rob Olive NED
3. Bruce deChastel AUS
Reserve Jury
1. Antonis Pappadopoulos GRE
F2A/F2G Judges
Richard Justic AUS Senior Judge
tbc AUS Transitrace
tbc AUS Binocular and Height Judges
F2A Reserve Judge tbc
F2B Circle 1 Judges
1. Dave Simon AUS Head Judge Circle 1
2. Igor Burger SVK
3. Roger Ladds GBR
F2B Circle 2 Judges
4. Mark Overmier USA Head Judge Circle 2
5. Serge Delabarde FRA
6. Joan Cox CAN
F2B Reserve Judges
1. Karen Barnes NZL
2. Franz Oberhuber AUT
F2C Judges
1. Rob Fitzgerald AUS
2. Max Dillinger AUT
3. Marek Leszczak POL
F2C Reserve Judge
1. J. Ignacio Iglesias ESP
F2D Judges
1. Ingemar LARSSON SWE Head Judge
2. Pavol Barbaric SVK
3. Bryce Gibson NZL
4. Piero Incani ITA
F2D Reserve Judges
1. Jan Sindelka CZE
2. Marta Sala ESP
6. LANGUAGES: Official contest language: English
7. BULLETIN 2 : Bulletin 2 will be published in October 2025
8. STANDARD WEATHER CONDITIONS
Average weather conditions in May
Temperature average: 16 oC
Minimum Temperature: 11 oC
Maximum Temperature: 25 oC
Sunrise: approx. 06:50
Sunset: approx. 17:20
9. OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE
NOTE: Organisers reserve the right to change this schedule if necessary.
F2G speed is listed for the World Champs only, pending sufficient entries.
F2G would be run concurrently with F2A but scoring as a totally separate class.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 : World Cup of Australia Day 1. F2D | Non-World Cup support event. Classic-FAI Team-Race.
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 : World Cup of Australia Day 2. F2A, F2B, F2C & F2D
Friday, May 1st, 2026 : World Cup of Australia Day 3. F2A, F2B, F2C & F2D
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026: Arrival of FAI Jury, Judges and Teams | Registration of teams | Meeting for Team Managers, Judges and Organizers
Sunday, May 3rd, 2016 : Processing and Official Practice | Opening Ceremony at airfield | Meeting for Team Managers
Date F2A & F2G F2B F2C F2D
Monday, May 4th, 2026 | 1st round | 1st Qualifying day | 1st qualifying flight | Qualifying round
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 | 2nd round | 2nd Qualifying day | 2nd qualifying flight | Qualifying round
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 | 3rd round | 3rd Qualifying day | 3rd qualifying flight | Elimination round
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 | Spare Day | Fly-off rounds | 1st semi-final | Elimination round
Friday, May 8th, 2026 | 4th round | Fly-off rounds | 2nd semi-final & final | Elimination & finals
Closing Ceremony & Banquet
Saturday, May 9th, 2016 | Departure
NOTE: Organisers reserve the right to change this schedule if necessary.
F2G speed is listed for the World Champs only, pending sufficient entries.
F2G would be run concurrently with F2A but scoring as a totally separate class.
10. FLYING MODEL FACILITY
Accessibility
Practice facilities for competitors will be available ahead of the contest.
F2A/F2G – Official circle, 27th April onward, except during World Cup.
F2B – Off site and official circles, April 28th onward.
F2C – Official circle 27th April onward, except during World Cup.
F2D – Off site from April 28th, on site from April 28th Except during bouts.
Flying times
You can fly from 07:30 to 17:00
11. TRANSPORTATION
The Organizers can accept pre-shipped models if needed. Contact Contest director for assistance.
Helpers.
Supporters.
12. PARTICIPATION
National Teams may consist of:
Team Manager.
Team Manager Assistant.
For each class:
• Competitors: maximum of three (pairs for F2C), no age or gender restrictions
• Optionally, one additional competitor (pair for F2C), age: Junior, no gender restriction
• Optionally, one additional competitor (pair for F2C), age: no restriction, gender: female
F2D mechanics.
Helpers.
Supporters.
Direct qualification
The reigning World Champion has the right (subject to the approval of his NAC /National Airsports Control) to
participate in the next World Championships in that category regardless of whether he/she qualifies for the
national team or not. If he/she is not a member of the national team, his/her score will not be considered in the
team results.
According to B.3.5 and B.3.4 SC ABR 2026
13. CLASSIFICATIONS
FAI medals and diplomas will be awarded to the first three individual places of the overall placings, as defined
by the CIAM General rules, section C.15.6 Classification.
• All competitors regardless of gender or age will be considered for the overall ranking.
• All competitors entered as junior will be considered for the junior ranking.
• All competitors entered as Female will be considered for the female ranking.
Awards
As per CIAM General Rules, C.15.6.1 Individual classification:
b) For any class where a junior may participate in a Continental or World Championship as a fourth team
member under C.5.3 a), all juniors are considered for the following awards:
– FAI medals and diplomas will be awarded to the first, second and third placed juniors only if six (6) or
more juniors are competing. If the number of juniors participants is less than this number (six), then only
FAI diplomas will be awarded
– The best junior earns the title of Junior World or Continental Champion if juniors from at least four
different nations participate in that class and the total number of juniors are six (6) or more.
c) For any World or a Continental Championship, all females are considered for the following awards:
– FAI medals and diplomas will be awarded to the first, second and third placed females only if six (6) or
more females are competing. If the number of females participants is less than this number (six), then
only FAI diplomas will be awarded.
– The best female earns the title of Female World or Continental Champion if females from at least four
different nations participate in that class and the total number of females are six (6) or more.
World Championships Control Line F2A F2B F2C F2D Trophies
Control Line – F2 Trophies
Category Trophy Name Awarded
F2A Individual – Netherlands Cup – Alex Valishev (USA)
F2A Team – Leonardo da Vinci Cup – USA
F2B Individual – Steve Wooley Cup – Marco Vallieri (ITA)
F2B Team – Jim Walker Team Trophy – China
F2C Individual – Kupok Challenge Trophy – Marek Fedan – Wojciech Lesziuk (POL)
F2C Team – New Asboth Oszkar Cup – France
F2D Individual – Castrol Trophy – Jussi Forss (FIN)
F2D Team – Combat Team Trophy – USA
14. DEADLINES
Preliminary Entry Form to be received by November 9th, 2025
Final Entry Form to be received by January 14th, 2026
15. ENTRY FEES
Obligatory entry fees
Obligatory FAI sanction fee (All managers and competitors) 10 CHF
Team Manager 215 EUR 200 CHF
Team Manager Assistant 110 EUR 100 CHF
F2A, B and D Senior Competitor 375 EUR 350 CHF
F2C class Senior Mechanic or Pilot 375 EUR 350 CHF (each)
F2A, B and D Junior or female Competitor 160 EUR 150 CHF
F2C class Junior or female Mechanic or Pilot 160 EUR 150 CHF (each)
F2D class Mechanic 85 EUR 80 CHF
Supporter 55 EUR 50 CHF
Exchange rate between CHF and EUR depends on current calculation of May 15, 2025
If a competitor simultaneously holds the position of Team Manager, only the higher fee is to be paid.
Entry fee components
Entry fee includes souvenir Hat and shirt in souvenir bag
Notes:
All fees must be received by the Organisers February 9th, 2026. This also includes payment for fuel,
banquet etc.
For entry fees received later than February 9th, 2026, participants will pay an additional fee of 10%.
The entry fee paid at the contest site will be increased by 20%.
All fees paid at the contest site, must be paid in cash or by major credit card to the contest office.
16. ACCOMODATION
It’s up to the teams to book their accommodation.
• Many accommodation options are possible within 20 minutes by road.
• For accommodation options and details please contact the known reservation portals like
booking.com, trivago.com, agoda.com and similar.
• Average price of Budget Hotel accommodation is possible for 60 CHF per day / for 1 person in share
Camping at the contest site is not permitted!
17. BANQUET
Date, time and place
Friday, May 8th, 2026 – place and time to be announced.
Costs
Per person 60 CHF
18. MEALS
Breakfast
Breakfasts and dinners will be served at hotels or nearby outlets.
Lunch
Lunch at the airfield. A variety of food and refreshments will available daily at the site.
Lunch time estimated from 12:00 to 13:00
Board costs estimation
Cost of Dinner estimated 20 CHF per day
Costs of Lunch estimated 10 CHF per day
19. PAYMENT AND BANKING INFORMATION
NOTE: Bank transfer details TBA
20. COMPLAINTS AND PROTESTS
See following Sporting Codes:
FAI Sporting Code General Section Volume 6.2.2 & 6.3.2, and CIAM General Rules Volume C.20
Two levels of redress are defined: complaint and protest:
• The purpose of a complaint is to obtain a correction without the need to make a formal protest. It is
recommended that a complaint is made before submitting a protest. If dissatisfied with the decision,
the complainant(s) concerned must inform the Contest Director as soon as possible of the intention to
submit a protest.
• All protests must be presented by the team manager(s) in writing in English to the Contest Director and
must be accompanied by the deposit of a fee of 50 CHF (or equivalent amount for a different currency).
In the case of a joint protest, every protesting team manager must pay the protest fee.
Return of deposit
The deposit is returned if the protest is upheld only.
21. MODELS PROCESSING
FAI Specification Certificate
Each competitor must present a valid FAI SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATE for his model(s) confirmed by his NAC,
according to FAI Sporting Code Section 4 Aeromodelling, CIAM General Rules 2026 Edition.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Model aircraft not properly processed by NAC, must be processed by the organiser at a cost of $15AUD for
each model (see CIAM General Rules, C.12, b).
22. NATIONAL FLAGS AND ANTHEMS
Team manager duties
The Team Manager, or any other team member in his place, is kindly requested to bring two flags approximately
1 m x 1.5 m and a CD or USB Stick with the national anthem.
Collection and return
Flags and CD will be collected during the team’s registration and returned after the closing ceremony.
23. REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS
Time and place of registration
Registration of participants will take place in the Event Office according to the Official Schedule.
During registration the Team Managers must present:
• Competitors, Team Manager, Team Manager Assistant FAI Licenses
• Final Entry Form signed and stamped by the National Air Sports Control
• A copy of the teams banking payment of the Entry Fee receipt
• Two national flags 1.0 m x 1.5 m
• One CD or USB stick with national anthem MP3 format.
Note: For FAI Licences that do not carry photographs, or the date of birth then valid
photographic ID is required.
During the registration the Team Manager will receive:
• ID cards for all team members
• Vehicle passes to enter
• Banquet invitation cards
• Souvenir Bags
24. ENTRY FORMS
Photographs
Team Manager are requested to send by email to the organizers:
• Passport size photographs of Team members
Preliminary Entry Form
The Preliminary Entry Form signed and stamped by NAC must be sent by post, e-mail or fax no later than
November 5th, 2025
Final Entry Form
The Final Entry Form typed or written in block letters, signed and stamped by NAC must be sent by post and e-
mail no later than January 14th, 2026
25. FUEL FOR MODELS
Purchasing
Competitors can order to the Organizers fuel for practice and contest purposes.
Fuel Order Form will be available at the official championship’s website.
Shipping
Fuel for F2B and F2C models can be shipped to the Organizers.
The responsibility for on time delivery of fuel to the contest site lies with contestants.
Note: The Organizers are responsible for arranging safe storage for this fuel.
26. VISAS
Visas are required to enter Australia. Visa information can be provided by your nearest Australian
Consulate or online at www.australia.gov.au/people/tourists/visas
Letters of invitation can be requested from the Secretary of MAAA at secretary@maaa.asn.au
27. SIGHTSEEING AND SOCIAL EVENTS
Several social outings and tours will be arranged for both Daytime and Evenings
28. CAR RENTALS
Rent a car
For competitors arriving at Perth International Airport, most major car rental companies are present in the
arrival hall. Others have depots close by or near your accommodation.
Costs
National Teams and Individuals are responsible for the cost of any car/van rental.
29. INSURANCE
All competitors will be covered by the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia group insurance for third
party liability.
All visitors to Australia should provide their own medical and travel insurance.
30. SPECTATORS & MEDIA
The Organizers will arrange for promotion and media.
During the championships the results will be published daily on the internet website.
31. TENTS AND ELECTRICITY
For pilots waiting for their contest flights there will be shelters close to the circles.
At the F2B site there are connections of 240 V supply for charging batteries.
32. CONTACTS
Organizer address
West Australia Model Aircraft Sport Centre
Contact person:
Trevor Letchford
Mobile: +61 403 586 206
E-mail: tletchfo@westnet.com.au
Other contacts:
https://2026clwc.org/ContactUs/index.php
33. CONTEST SITE – ALL CLASSES
GPS coordinates:
-31.834194, 115.925063
By air
Perth International Airport. Via Singapore, Dubai, Doha, Hong Kong or an Eastern Australian capital city
connection.
Driving from East
Not Recommended – 4000km (2480 miles) by shortest route from Sydney.
Direct link to the map view: https://bit.ly/437vha1
