Versatile RC Aerobatics

Today, we are familiar not only with the FAI’s classic and very first RC category: F3A Motor Aerobatics (1st World Championship in 1960 in Dübendorf). Over the past 60-plus years, in addition to ongoing developments and innovations in F3A, other aerobatics classes have emerged.

The following classes are also flown at the international and/or national level:

• RCS Acro (aerobatics with gliders)
• Jet Scale
• Jetflyers (see MFS Issue No. 3 for details)

For juniors and aerobatics enthusiasts who want to get started with a manageable amount of effort, “Sportflyers” was created with the “Basics” and “Upper” categories. The former is a classic beginner’s program. But even that requires practice. Those who want to aim higher can move up to “Upper.” This program is largely based on the 2024–2025 FAI F3A Advanced Program—a brilliant transition to the most challenging F3A programs.

If you’d like to learn more about the scoring system for powered aerobatics, the best way to do so is at Sportflyers competitions. You can contact me for more information. I look forward to your call or email. Emil Giezendanner, 079 692 51 80 or ebi.giezendanner@bluewin.ch

• 1. Triangle from above
• 2. Half square with a half roll
• 3. Half-square loop on the corner with two half rolls
• 4. Figure 9 with a half roll
• 5. Four consecutive quarter rolls
• 6. Turn with a half roll
• 7. Double Immelmann with three half rolls
• 8. Humpty Bump with a half roll
• 9. Loop with half rolls
• 10. Half square on the nose
• 11. Half cloverleaf
• 12. Reverse ET
• 13. Twirl, two rotations