1.5        Competition Rules

• The competition will be conducted in accordance with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F3K Rules, 2024 Edition.
• Competition Language: All official score sheets and audio announcements will be provided in English.
• Awards:Individual: Trophies will be awarded to the top three pilots in each category (U12, U14, U18, OPEN, and 60+).
  Team (OPEN): Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams.
• Radio Frequency Control: Only 4 GHz equipment is permitted.

1.6        Local Regulations

1.6.1  Camping, Swimming, and Tree Climbing Prohibited

For the safety of all participants, camping, swimming, and similar activities are strictly forbidden on public lawns in accordance with venue management regulations.

In the event of an aircraft falling into the water or becoming stuck in a tree, recovery will be carried out only by designated personnel authorized by the organizers.

Any accidents or incidents resulting from violations of these rules shall be at the sole risk of the competitor.

1.6.2  Arbitration

A paid arbitration system will be applied. Competitors may submit unedited video evidence to the Arbitration Committee to challenge results (limited to the same competition day).

1.6.3  Registration

1. Registration deadline: October 10, 2025.
2. Registration will be considered valid only after both the official registration form and payment are received.
3. Eligibility: Open to competitors from all countries.
4. Maximum number of participants: 58 pilots.

1.6.4  Competition Groups

Awards will be presented in five categories: U12, U14, U18, OPEN, and 60+.

• During the competition, U12 and U14 categories will be combined into one group (wingspan < 1 m), while other categories will be randomly grouped.
• The U12, U14, and U18 categories will complete 10 scoring rounds, with the award ceremony held on the afternoon of November 2.
• On November 3, competition will continue for the OPEN and 60+ categories.

2.Map

中国，江苏省，苏州市，阳澄湖旅游度假区，绿汀路

31.394526, 120.748560，Lv ting road, YangCHeng Lake resort, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

https://j.map.baidu.com/ef/Nk7i

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nb6QhN3G9YUES5KG7

 

3.Competition Tasks

Date	Round	Task	Task Name	Description	WORK TIME
Nov.1st DAY1   U12 U14 U18 OPEN 60+	1	A	Last Flight	Unlimited tries, last flight counts, 5:00 max.	7:00
	2	C3	All Up, Last Down	Three groups of simultaneous launch, 3:00 max.	n/a
	3	H	1234	Unlimited flights, target flight times are 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 max.	10:00
	4	L	One flight	One flight , 9:59 max.	10:00
	5	K	Big Ladder	Each competitor must launch his/her model glider exactly five times to achieve five target times as follows: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00	10:00
	6	J	Last 3 Flights	Unlimited flights, last 3 flights count, 3:00 max.	10:00
Nov.2nd DAY2   U12 U14 U18 OPEN 60+	7	B	Last 2 Flights	Unlimited flights, next to last and last flight counts, 4:00 max.	10:00
	8	I	Best 3 Flights	Unlimited flights, best 3 flights, 3:20 max.	10:00
	9	D	Two flights	Only two flights , 5:00 max.	10:00
	10	E	Poker	3 Targets,9:59 max	10:00
	11	C5	AULD 5	Five groups of simultaneous launch, 3:00 max.	n/a
	12	F	3 of 6	Max 6 flights, best 3 count, 3:00 max.	10:00
Nov.3RD DAY3   OPEN 60+	13	J	Last 3 Flights	Unlimited flights, last 3 flights count, 3:00 max.	10:00
	14	A	Last Flight	Unlimited tries, last flight counts, 5:00 max.	7:00
	15	D	Two flights	Only two flights , 5:00 max.	10:00
	16	G	5 x 2	Unlimited flights, best 5 flights, 2:00 max.	10:00
	The top 12 pilots will advance to the FLYOFF, which will consist of 6 rounds. In the event of rain, as many preliminary rounds as possible will be completed, and the Finals will be cancelled.

4.Hotel-Flying Field Logistics

The hotel is approximately 200 meters from the flying site, and you can easily walk between the hotel and the competition venue. times: 7:40 leave hotel to flying field, 17:30 leave flying field for hotel.

国寿嘉园(电话：+86-136 5197 6100)

中国，江苏省，苏州市绿汀(tīng)路国寿嘉园

https://map.baidu.com/@13443375,3661203,19z

 GuoshouJiayuanYajin（TEL: +86-136 5197 6100）

China,Jiangsu Prov., Suzhou City, LuTing Rd.( intersection TingZhou Rd.)

All international pilots contact:

Name: Kelly Cai (Cellphone:  +86-136 5197 6100 )

5.1        Competition Schedule

Date&Time	Description
October 25th	Announce Groups:  https://www.f3kf3k.com/2025ychf3kopen
November 1st Day1   U12 U14 U18 OPEN 60+	Athlete check-in and pre-competition practice 07:30 – Assemble at hotel entrance, transfer to the venue 08:00 – Free flying and field familiarization 08:30 – Opening remarks by the Contest Director, announcement of rules, and distribution of number bibs 09:00 – Competition Rounds 1–3 begin 12:00 – Lunch break (30 minutes) 12:30 – Competition Rounds 4–6 (no new round to start after 17:00) 17:30 – Assemble and return to hotel 18:30 – 20:00 – Dinner
November 2nd Day2   U12 U14 U18 OPEN 60+	07:30 – Assemble at hotel entrance, transfer to the venue 08:00 – Athlete check-in and free flying 08:15 – Competition Rounds 7–9 begin 12:00 – Lunch break (20 minutes) 12:20 – Group photo and award ceremony for U12, U14, U18 categories 13:10 – Competition Rounds 10–12 (no new round to start after 17:00) 17:30 – Assemble and return to hotel 18:00 – 21:00 – Dinner
November 3rd Day3   OPEN 60+	07:30 – Assemble at hotel entrance, transfer to the venue 08:00 – Athlete check-in and free flying 08:15 – Competition Rounds 13–16 begin 12:15 – Lunch break (45 minutes) 13:00 – Group photo of Top 12 pilots, Flyoff (Rounds 1–3) 14:00 – Break (20 minutes) 14:20 – Flyoff (Rounds 4–6) 16:00 – Announcement of final results and awards 16:30 – Lucky draw (based on athlete wristbands) 17:30 – Assemble and return to hotel 18:00 – 21:00 – Closing banquet
November 4th	Departure of all participants
The top 12 pilots will advance to the FLYOFF, which will consist of 6 rounds. In the event of rain, as many preliminary rounds as possible will be completed, and the Finals will be cancelled.