The F3L competition is not only an individual challenge but also a team-based event where pilots collaborate and strategize together.
Simple models. Accessible flying.
The models feature a maximum 2-meter span, are primarily of wooden construction, and are controlled only by rudder, elevator, and spoiler(s). For launching, a rubber bungee with a nylon line is used. The construction and equipment restrictions keep building simple, making F3L a low-cost introduction to RC competition.
Flight time and landing precision
Contest scoring is based on flight time (1 point per second) and landing precision (up to 100 points). Each flight group consists of a pilot from each team. The pilot with the highest score in the group earns 1,000 points, and the remaining scores are normalized to that score.