Ljungbyhed is known as the cradle of Swedish aviation. The first flights were made already 1910 and the first aviation school was founded in 1915. The Swedish military aviation school started 1926 in Ljungbyhed. 72 years later in 1998 the military part was closed down.

The combination of beautiful surroundings on historical ground together with skilled competitors, promises to produce an enjoyable and successful competition.

Welcome to Ljungbyhed and AWAC 2004!

1.1 The Swedish Aerobatic Federation, in co-operation with Airsport Federation of Sweden, organises the 6th Advanced World Aerobatic Championship.

1.2 The site of the Championship will be:

Ljungbyhed Airport, ESTL, Ljungbyhed, Sweden.
RWY 11R/29L 2214 x 40 m Asphalt
THR 11R = 560511.48 N, 131052.27 E
AD ELEV 140 ft / 43 m

1.3 Contacts for correspondence:

Contest Director AWAC 2004 Contest Office
Lars Göran ARVIDSSON Lägergatan 5
Lützowgatan 4 S-260 70 LJUNGBYHED
S-302 50 HALMSTAD Sweden
Sweden
Phone +46 70 999 6000
Fax +46 35 213149 Fax +46 435 441620
E-Mail: LG@aerobatics.se E-Mail: contestoffice@awac2004.aero

2 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP

2.1 Timetable

2.3 On Saturday August 14 - Sunday August 15 there will be a traditional air show with many participating aircraft. Within the Air Show we are planning to hold a freestyle competition. Pilots from AWAC 2004 will be invited to participate with prizes being awarded to the winners. Food and accommodation are free of charge for participating pilots (on 14/15th August). The aerobatic box will be open for all types of manoeuvres, with smoke and music if preferred. The audience will judge the freestyle competition. For more information please contact Contest Office

3. REGULATIONS

3.1 The 6th Advanced World Aerobatic Championship will be organized and conducted in accordance to the following rules:
" FAI Sporting code (General Section and Section 6).
" CIVA Regulations Part 3, Events for Powered Aircraft, Advanced Category, 2004 version with latest amendments.
" Flight rules issued by the Swedish Aviation Authorities.
" Local Regulations (see homepage for info www.awac2004.aero ).

3.2 PROTESTS

Protests can be submitted by paying 100 Euro, in compliance with rule 1.5, Section 6, FAI Sporting Code.

4. PARTICIPATION

4.1 Competitors

4.1.1 AWAC 2004 is open to all competitors who are members of their National Aero Clubs. Entries by teams or individual competitors are accepted.

4.1.2 Entries must be confirmed by the competitor's National Aero Club.

• 4.1.3 Required Documents for competing pilots;
  a valid Pilot's License.
  a valid FAI Sporting License.
  a valid personal health/accident insurance policy.

4.2 Aircraft

4.2.1 Every participating aircraft must satisfy the performance criteria for advanced competition flights.

4.2.3 For every competing aircraft a valid Certificate of Airworthiness issued by its country of registration must be presented (1.2.6.1, Section 6, FAI Sp. Code).

4.2.4 Every competing aircraft must hold a Certificate of Insurance against Third Party Liability covering a minimum limit of US$ 400.000 valid in Sweden for the period of operation in Sweden (1.2.8.2, Section 6, FAI Sporting Code).

4.2.3 Fuel and lubricating oil supplied by the Organizer will be:
Fuel: AVGAS 100LL, Oil: Shell 15W-50, W 100
Hangar space can be rented and minor repairs can be carried out.

4.3 Composition of teams

4.3.1 Entries of maximum 8 competitors per National Aero Club will be allowed. We recommend team composition according to 1.2.4.1.c, Section 6, FAI Sporting Code.

5. ENTRY FEE

5.1 The entry fee is constructed according to the time of payment as follows:

• Accommodation from Thursday August 5 to Saturday August 14.
• 3 meals per day (Dinner Thursday 5/8 - Breakfast Saturday 14/8).
• Fuel and oil for competition flights.
• Transportation to airfield and back to hotel.
• Events organized by the Organizer.

5.3.1 There will be accommodation within Ljungbyhed airport. Hotel rooms within the airport are limited. Make your reservation with the preliminary entry form and deposit. Other hotel accommodations are 3 - 25 km from the airfield.

Budget accommodation with standard equivalent to that of a Youth Hostel is also available within the airfield. For more information contact AWAC 2004 Contest Office.

5.4.1 Participants are welcome to send in Preliminary Entry together with CIVA approved deposit of 200 Euro per person (the deposit is a part of the entry fee). When we have received the Preliminary Entry and the deposit, we will reserve accommodation and if requested, hangar space. For cancellation and refund see 5.5.1.

5.4.2 If final payment is not received before June 5, 2004, reservations for hotel and hangar are cancelled.

5.5 Payment of Entry Fee

5.5.1 Normal Entry Fee will be applied, if Final Entry Form is received and final payment is available on our account before June 5, 2004.

5.5.2 If final payment is received after June 5, 2004, a Late Entry Fee of 200 Euro per person is added to the Normal Entry Fee.

5.6 Cancellation

5.6.1 Cancellation should be done through your NAC and the following refund of Entry Fees will be applied:

• Before June 5, 2004: full refund, except for deposit
• From June 5 to July 5, 2004: 50% refund, except for deposit
• After July 5, 2004: no refund

5.7 Bank account for Deposit and Entry Fee transfers:

Bank account Swedish Aerobatic Federation;

• Swift code ESSESESS
• IBAN code SE75 5000 0000 0520 1105 1754
• Bank SEB, account nr 5201 10 517 54

6.1 International Jury President: Michael R. HEUER, USA

Members: Osmo JALOVAARA, Finland
Alan CASSIDY, United Kingdom
Jiri KOBRLE, Czech Republic Robert CHOMONO, France
1st Reserve: Elena KLIMOVICH, Russia

6.2 Board of Judges Chief Judge: John GAILLARD, South Africa
Int. Judges: To be appointed by CIVA

6.2.1 Since the judges are no longer part of national teams, interested judges and their assistants are asked to send in separate Judge Entry Form to CIVA President.

6.3 Technical Committee: Will be assigned at a later date.

6.4 Local officials: Contest Director: Lars-Göran ARVIDSSON

7. FURTHER INFORMATION

7.1 TRAINING

7.1.1 Training at Ljungbyhed is allowed Monday August 2 - Thursday August 5, a landing fee of 5 Euro will be charged per flight.

7.1.2 For information regarding other airfields available for training, contact the Contest Director.

7.2 OTHER INFORMATION

7.2.1 The official website is www.awac2004.aero, where further information will
be published.

7.2.2 The official language of the Championship will be English.

7.2.3 Final Entry Form will be available on homepage www.aeac2004.aero.

7.2.4 Line judges will be used.

7.2.5 For aircraft arriving directly from outside EU, contact Contest Office for information on the best customs facilities.

7.2.6 When you arrive at Ljungbyhed - AWAC 2004, go directly to the Contest Office close to the flight line. There you will receive all necessary information and equipment. For more information on how to get to Ljungbyhed check out our AWAC 2004 website at www.awac2004.aero.