FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT. CLASSES F5B, F5D (Senior & Junior) LUGO DI ROMAGNA (RA) ITALY. Bulletin 2

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1 2016 FAI F5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT CLASSES F5B, F5D (Senior & Junior) LUGO DI ROMAGNA (RA) ITALY Bulletin 2 THE HOSTING NAC: Aero Club d Italia DATES: August (12) 13 20, 2016 Web-site address: With the partnership of : and the cooperation of: 1

2 ORGANIZER: Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico Via Legnano 3, Torino 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 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: GPS: N; E Verona(BLQ) 189 Km Venezia(VCE)200 Km Bologna(BLQ) 52 Km Ravenna(AOI) 41 Km Milano (MXP) 310 Km 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. 2

3 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 C Humidity: 50 80% Winds: Km/h Seasonal raining: 2-3 days. On-line weather forecast at the website: 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. F edition and applicable amendments, - FAI General Section and FAI Code of Ethics. In line with the provision of paragraph 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. 3

4 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. 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 for both devices F5B (ATT) and F5D (EL) classes. No spare GDGT for testing will be provided by the organiser to the competitors. 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 The licenses must be registered in the FAI license database. 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. 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, Reserve Jury member: Tomas Bartovsky, CIAM Glider SC Chairman (CZE) FLIGHT LINE DIRECTOR F5B: Urs Schaller, Italy and Emil Giezendanner, Switzerland FLIGHT LINE DIRECTOR F5D: Roger Riedener, Switzerland, EVENT MANAGER: Fabrizio Ceccarini, Italy, AeC VO.LI, President. 4

5 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English and Italian. 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. JUNIOR CLASSIFICATION and CHAMPION TITLE: A separated Junior classification will be issued and the first three best competitors will be awarded by FAI medals and Diplomas. 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 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 ambulance with medical equip 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 Volts 50 Hz, max 16A. Sockets common EU standards. 5

6 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE: Day Date Event Time Location Thursday August 11, 2016 Friday August 12, 2016 Saturday August 13, 2016 Sunday August 14, 2016 Monday August 15, 2016 Tuesday August 16, 2016 Wednesday August 17, 2016 Thursday August 18,2016 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 Lugo Cup Open international F5B Contest rounds 3-4 Lugo Cup Open International F5D Contest rounds ,30-18,00 9,00-18,00 9,00-18,00 9,00-18,00 9,00-18,00 Price giving Ceremony Lugo Cup 18,30 19,00 Competitors arrival for the World Championships FAI World Championships Opening Ceremony World Championships F5B-F5D Registration World Championships F5B-F5D Model Processing Official training flights F5B-F5D 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 Villa S. Martino.Lugo Villa S. Martino Lugo Villa S. Martino Airfield AeC Lugo Airport Lugo City Centre (to be confirm) Hangar Office at Hangar 8,00 18,30 Airfield AeC Lugo Airport 19,00 20,00 Meeting Room AeC Lugo 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5B Line 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5D Line 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5B Line 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5D Line 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5B Line 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5D Line 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5B Line 9,00 18,00 Airfield F5D Line Reserve day 8,00 17,00 Friday August 19, 2016 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, F. Baracca Museum (Tentative) Lugo City Centre (to be confirmed) Local Restaurant (To be defined) Saturday August 20, 2016 Departures 6

7 The preliminary schedule is subject to change as decided by the Organizer. ENTRY FEES: Senior competitors and Team Manager/Assistant Team manager 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 (see Annexe 1 and Annex 2) on or before May 31, Final Entry Form can be downloaded from the website: /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 3 rd, 2016: Beneficiary: Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico Via Legnano Torino Bank Account at Banca Prossima : IBAN IT54 M 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 6 th to July 15 th : 15% surcharge. No entry fees will be accepted after July 15 th 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, 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. 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. 7

8 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 Lugo info@aladoro.it Hotel Villa Panazza Via Lughese Nord, Mordano (BO) Info@hotelpanazza.it Hotel Tatì Via Provinciale Cotignola22/ Lugo info@tatihotel.it Hotel Rosa dei Venti Via Fiumazzo Cà di Lugo Risto.rosadeiventi@gmail.com Room type Q.ty of rooms Double Room rates/person/room Double twin Single Single 7 64 Double Single Double Triple Four beds Double Room 59 Room Triple Room Triple Four beds Double Triple Suite or flat 109 Room 42 Remarks ****Half Board Inclusive free parking incl. *** Half Board + 15 Euro/person Swimming pool and gymnasium free. ***S Half Board Inclusive ***Half Board + 15 Euro/person The Hotel Tatì has been chosen as the principal hotel 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: 8

9 CAMPING/CAMPERING: At the Francesco Baracca Airport there is a limited area for campers mainly reserved to participants (max 20) but two public areas are located very closed to the Airport and the city of Lugo: - Punto carico/scarico Via Piratello GPS N; E; - Punto Sosta Camper : Parking Parco del Loto Via Foro Boario GPS: N; 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 EN 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. MODEL AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATE: All models must be processed by the competitor s NAC in accordance with ABR B.17 rules. Model aircraft not 9

10 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. 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, INTERNATIONAL CONTEST LUGO CUP : The open international contest Lugo Cup F5B-F5D 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 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). Costs will be provided during the World Champs together with the minimum participation needed. 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 will be conducted by Specialized Magazines, Social Networks, Media Communications and, in partnership with the Lugo Municipality with the local schools to promote the event. ORGANISER CONTACTS DETAILS: Information concerning the Championships : Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodelling Via Legnano Torino, Italy Contact person: Fabrizio CECCARINI Phone: (mobile) f_ceccarini@tin.it Web-mail: info@f5wcitaly.it Website: 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 . BULLETIN 3: Will be issued within June 2016 after Final Entries deadline. 10

11 Annex 1 F5B Final Entry Form National Team 2016 FAI F5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT - CLASSES F5B - F5D Lugo di Romagna (RA) - August (11) 12-20, August 2016 ITALY Class F5B Surname First name FAI Licence Clothing Frequency Fee Total Fee Size (Note 1) optional Team Manager (Note 2) Senior competitor 2.4 Ghz. 350 Senior competitor 2.4 Ghz. 350 Senior competitor 2.4 Ghz. 350 Reigning Champion 2014 (Note 3) 2.4 Ghz. 350 Junior competitor (Note 4) 2.4 Ghz. 175 Official Helper 70 Official Helper 70 Official Helper 70 Supporter 70 Supporter 70 Competitor in "Lugo Cup F5B - F5D" Q.ty 35 0 Banquet tickets Meals on the field tickets Total amount to be paid: Q.ty Q.ty Final Entry Form must be received on or before May 31, 2016 by to: Team Manager address f_ceccarini@tin.it or info@f5wcitaly.it NAC Stamp and Signature Address Mobile phone number Note 1) Note 2) Note 3) Note 4) Date preferred frequencies: 2,4GHz admitted 35 Mhz In case the TM is not a dedicated person, please enter here a Pilot as TM (no extra TM fee in this case) reigning champion 2014 might participate indiv idually with the agreement of his/her NAC junior: up to and including the age of 18 years in 2016 (copy of ID card or passport required) Final Entry fees payment on or before June 3, Further payments will be subject to surcharges (see Bulletin 2 - Page 7). Deadline July 15,2016. Bank Account: Beneficiary Name: IBAN: BIC Code Banca Prossima Milano Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico Via Legnano Torino IT54 M BCITITMX Causal/Operation code: World Champs F5BD Country code : (i.e ITA) ALL DATA ARE COMPULSORY The above fillable form can be downloaded from the website: 11

12 Annex 2 F5D Final Entry Form National Team 2016 FAI F5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR ELECTRIC MODEL AIRCRAFT - CLASSES F5B - F5D Lugo di Romagna (RA) - August (11) 12-20, August 2016 ITALY Class F5D Surname First name FAI Licence Clothing Frequency Fee Total Fee Size (Note 1) optional Team Manager (Note 2) Senior competitor 2.4 Ghz. 350 Senior competitor 2.4 Ghz. 350 Senior competitor 2.4 Ghz. 350 Reigning Champion 2014 (Note 3) 2.4 Ghz. 350 Junior competitor (Note 4) 2.4 Ghz. 175 Official Helper 70 Official Helper 70 Official Helper 70 Supporter 70 Supporter 70 Competitor in "Lugo Cup F5B - F5D" Q.ty 35 0 Banquet tickets Meals on the field tickets Total amount to be paid: Q.ty Q.ty Final Entry Form must be received on or before May 31, 2016 by to: Team Manager address f_ceccarini@tin.it or info@f5wcitaly.it NAC Stamp and Signature Address Mobile phone number Note 1) Note 2) Note 3) Note 4) Date preferred frequencies: 2,4GHz admitted 35 Mhz In case the TM is not a dedicated person, please enter here a Pilot as TM (no extra TM fee in this case) reigning champion 2014 might participate indiv idually with the agreement of his/her NAC junior: up to and including the age of 18 years in 2016 (copy of ID card or passport required) Final Entry fees payment on or before June 3, Further payments will be subject to surcharges (see Bulletin 2 - Page 7). Deadline July 15,2016. Bank Account: Beneficiary Name: IBAN: BIC Code Causal/Operation code: World Champs F5BD Country code : (i.e ITA) ALL DATA ARE COMPULSORY Banca Prossima Milano Aero Club VO.LI Aeromodellistico Via Legnano Torino IT54 M BCITITMX The above fillable form can be downloaded from the website: 12

13 F5B Annex 3 Contestant Instructions for NeuMotors Watt-Minute Telemetry System with R/C Receiver Backup Version 3.09, 29 February 2016 General Description : The Airborne Telemetry Transceiver (ATT) is designed to transmit Motor-On /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 outof-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 2 contestants. In the case of a major championship with reverse rank flight order, it may be required to collect and reissue some ATTs between rounds to account for new flight order and channel spacing. NODE ID RF Channel NODE ID NODE ID NODE ID NODE ID NODE ID NODE ID NODE ID NODE ID

14 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 2 mm 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. 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. 14

15 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 a continuous buzz sound for 5 seconds, then a further buzz for ½ second every 2 seconds. Complete assembly of the model. Calibrating the ATT to the GDGT and GASSENSOR : For preparation, the Contestant should give his spare receiver to the organizers and give Throttle High and Throttle Low from his transmitter when asked. He should also confirm the NODE_ID of his ATT is correct as known to the Organizers. Then the model power should be switched on and he should provide a 1 ±.5 second motor run in a safe manner. The organizers should verify that the GDGT Watt-Minute display shows which verifies system ready and the 2 minute working time may start. This motor run does not add to the 1750 WM. Using a GDGT for Pilot Information : Any GDGT can show real time WM information. Power is applied by either the GAS labeled R/C plug (4.6 to 5.5 volts DC) or 2S lipo port (8.4 volts ) or via standard USB, but only 1!. After a short message indicating F5B GDGT and Version 3.09, the display will show number of flights in LOGFILE then ask the Primary Model s NODE ID. SEL(ect) moves the cursor, UP/DN changes the value and ENT keeps the value after all digits are set. One or (2) digit NODE IDs are right justified with leading 0 (s). NODE_ID 3 would look like 003.This number must match the NODE ID of the ATT in the model to be watched. After ENT is pressed, you will be asked to enter the Backup Model s NODE ID and if there is no backup model, press ENT again to keep the same NODE ID. Next, press SEL and ENT at the same time to bypass Receiver/GASSENSOR Calibration and reach the operating mode. In operating mode, the display will show Primary and Back NODE_IDs, the corresponding RF channel from the table 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) as there is 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 spare 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 Termite has to be set with your PC COM 15

16 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. Press ENT button to start download. Display will show a message indicating it is sending data then go back to previous 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 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 second buzz then ½ second buzz each 2 seconds. 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 RF CHANNEL FAIL! briefly after setting NODE IDs. a. Cause 1) GDGT processor failed to issue proper channel changing command. Cycle power to the GDGT and repeat calibration sequence. b. Cause 2) 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 applicable GASSENSOR and adjust potentiometer using small screwdriver for best LCD viewing. Replace cover. c. Steve P. Manganelli (smanganelli@earthlink.net) Steve Neu (sneu@mac.com) Jeff Keesaman, (jkeesaman@mac.com) Neu WM Telemetry Design Principals 16

17 F5D - Annex 4 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 17

18 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 END 18