F3 Model Helicopter

The models which are used in the helicopter model flight are single-rotor purpose models which are optimized depending upon division for a certain requirement. The models are powered with a piston engine but more and more with electric drive which has clear advantages in the competition categories.



F3C-FAI / Precision aerobatics, two mandatory programs, worldwide Uniform

Highest level, flown at World, European and Swiss Championships as well as National Team eliminations. Flights are scored by 3 to 5 judges trained and experienced in the international standard with scores between 0 and 10 in half points. Flags, circles and lines will be placed on the ground to help the judges evaluate the precision. 10 minutes flight time. Preliminary and final flights with different programs.

F3C-Swiss-Cup / Beginner programs in 2 levels, only mandatory programs

National program as preparation for FAI class in 2 levels, Newcomer for newcomers, Promotion for advanced newcomers. Every year 3 competitions are flown in the two levels. On the ground the same markings as FAI.

F3N / 3D aerobatics program, only mandatory, not yet standardized worldwide

Program under construction for 3D flight maneuvers. Markings on the ground are different from the F3C programs. Will be standardized internationally in the next 1 to 2 years. Models are optimized differently than in F3C classes. More information can be found under www.f3-heli.ch or www.f3c.ch


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F3 Helikopter Fachreglemente
F3 RC Helikopter Protokolle


Beiträge aus diesem Bereich


New president for the F3-Heli commission in Switzerland

Sonntag, 6. Dezember 2020

For many many years Peter Oberli has been president of the Swiss F3-Heli commission. By the end of the year he will retire from this position - Rolf Mäder will be his successor.


Berichterstattung F3C WM 2019

Sonntag, 11. August 2019



Schweizer Helimeisterschaft

Mittwoch, 13. September 2017


Berichte F3C Weltmeisterschaft

Freitag, 28. Juli 2017


Heli Schweizermeisterschaft

Donnerstag, 13. Juli 2017