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[Kevin Caton]

The Committee is pleased to announce that the UK F3A World Cup competition has been arranged for 13th & 14th June 2026 at the excellent Phoenix MFC site close to St Albans.

The competition is on the FAI calendar and we hope to attract some top international competitors as the only conflicting event that weekend is in Austria.

The competition format will depend on the number of entries. We plan to run the same system as previous years with three P schedule flights then the top 50% will fly a final round of the F schedule and the remaining pilots will fly a final round of the P schedule. For the latter group the final round will not count towards the official World Cup result as this format is not one of the permitted round combinations, but the final round will be used to calculate a National League position.

If there are 20 entries or fewer, we also plan to fly one round of an unknown schedule. This will also be separate from the World Cup result. The intention is to give pilots and judges the opportunity to fly an unknown schedule in a competitive environment and create an exciting finale to the event for spectators.

The bulletin is attached and contains a link to the entry form. As with all our other competitions, entries will open on Sunday 22nd February.

The entry form can also be found here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UKF3A1/UKF3AWorldCupUKEntry13th14thJune2026

Registered Pilots - updated 04/06/2026

1.  Malcolm Balfour (GBR)
2.  Javad Aghababazadeh (IRI)
3.  Steve Smithey (GBR)
4.  Jim Fallowfield (GBR)
5.  Eugene Anker (GBR)
6.  Keith Jackson (GBR)
7.  Mike Wood (GBR)
8.  Steve Roberts (GBR)
9.  Garry Peacock (GBR)
10. Kevin Caton (GBR)
11. Stephen Simm (GBR)
12. Matthew Smailes (GBR)
13. Arthur Silsby (GBR)
14. Peter Jenkins (GBR)


FAI A-27 Class

1. Simon Clark (GBR)
2. John Greenfield (GBR)


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[Kevin Caton]

I'm becoming concerned by the lack of entries to this competition. If you add my entry we have ten and to keep within a realistic budget we need twenty. If you are thinking of entering please do so or at least let me know that you will be entering soon.

[Yazz Madden]

Good morning,

Following last night's World Cup committee meeting, we'd like to share an update on the event format.

We have introduced an additional class, A-27. This will include 4–5 flights, and the entry fee for the two-day event will be £44.

We also want to reassure all pilots that our aim is for everyone to receive 4–5 flights across the two days, depending on entry numbers.

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Event Format for the World Cup:

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• All pilots will initially fly P-27.
• After these rounds, the top 50% of pilots will progress to the final and compete for the World Cup title, flying F-27.
• The remaining 50% will continue flying P-27.
• There will be two results:
  
  • An overall World Cup winner (F-27 finalists)
  • A winner from the remaining group flying P-27

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Please get your entries in, we'd love to see at least 20 pilots taking part, we are really hoping it will be a great event.

If you have any questions, please contact me or Kevin Caton.

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Thank you.

[Mike Wood]

On behalf of the committee I've created a new form where meals can be booked for the World Cup UK 2026.

I'll be adding the link to the Meals form on the main World Cup entry form and also on the Main Site later today.

Please book your World Cup meals here:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/UKF3A1/MealsUKF3AWorldCupUK13th14thJune2026

Thanks

Mike

[Stephen Simm]

I'm becoming concerned by the lack of entries to this competition. If you add my entry we have ten and to keep within a realistic budget we need twenty. If you are thinking of entering please do so or at least let me know that you will be entering soon.

Hi Kevin,

I have submitted my entry now.

Many thanks

Stephen 

[Kevin Caton]

Thanks Stephen - I've updated the entry list.

[Kevin Caton]

For those pilots who may be considering entering A-27, please do so as soon as practicable please as this will help me to plan the flying programme for the competition.

[Mike Wood]

You may have selected your meal options on the World Cup entry form; however, this has now been replaced by a new form that also allows you to make payment at the same time.

Please use the link below to order your meals for the UK World Cup, even if you have already submitted your preferences on the original entry form.

The meal section on the entry form has been removed and replaced with a link to this dedicated meal-ordering form:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/UKF3A1/MealsUKF3AWorldCupUK13th14thJune2026

You can also access the form via a button on the homepage of the main website.

[Simon Clark]

I've just done mine for lunch on both days.
Simon

[Joe Wotton]

Hi,is this event open to spectators?

[Yazz Madden]

Hi Joe,

Yes of course, Spectators are more than welcome to come to the event. 

There will be lunch and and evening meal. So if spectators would like to join, there is a link to the meal forms that Mike Wood posted. 

Many Thanks 
Yazz 

[barry buxton]

Can someone summarise the raffle and prizes and what the entry conditions are both for pilots, attendees at the World Cup and if it's possible for entries to anyone not able to attend, it would be great to get this onto the UKF3A Facebook page if possible

[Matt Smailes]

Dear UK F3A members,

This is just a little update from your director of sponsorship........ I truly believe that if we all pull together we can achieve more, for some that could be more members or fuller comps or a buzzing grass roots scene. For me it's about making friends, visiting fabulous flying sites and entering amazing comps. Those of you that know me well and support me in my dreams with guidance and matched enthusiasm know how much the UK WC means, it's a stepping stone on a long path to a dream. I'm not the only one, there are many who want to stand on the podium at a world class comp. 

There are a small bunch of people working hard behind the scenes to make this two day event absolutely fabulous, we have use of the UK's finest facilities, we have bbq area, proper toilets, a kitchen 240 volts and 12volt charging everywhere you look and a runway pattern that covers all wind directions. 

This is not by any stretch just a competition for the most talented among us, this is a two day F3A flying bonanza with hot breakfasts and lunches available each day, we have secured sausages, bacon and burgers from one of the best butchers around so please come and support us, have a great day or weekend if you want to camp. 

It's also worth noting that pilots who enter will be given a ticket for the raffle. Extra tickets will be available of course on the day. The prizes include a kit from Bondaero, so generous of them to support us this way, a VLV Mk4 contra drive (I want it) REVOC vouchers, Perma Gritt tools and Servos from MacGregor !!!! Also coming is a fantastic new incidence and angle measuring system from Australia. 

So in summary,

It's going to be an awesome F3A weekend with great friends of old and hopefully some new ones. A competition over two days that anyone can enter from A 27 upwards and a chance to win some serious prizes. For me it sounds like a perfect weekend, so come along. Support the association and hang out with your mates, eat the best sausages in the world and go home with a new kit, a contra and some servos to go in it.

BTW,

PowerBox just confirmed they are sponsoring us too so you can win one of three switches to go in your new airframe as well. 

Regards and look forward to seeing you all soon,

Matt

[Matt Smailes]

P.S

I can't fly the F either so get your entry in and join me in the wish I could do that category !

[Matt Smailes]

In other news,

Last time I checked it doesn't get dark till late, the Phoenix club and CD have approved flying after the comp on Saturday and Sunday. If you want to come and enjoy the hospitality and not compete that's great but don't forget to bring a model to fly in the evenings.