F3A Aerobatics World Championship in Muncie (Indiana), USA

The FAI Model Aerobatics World Championship in the F3A category will take place in Muncie, Indiana, USA, from July 24 to August 2, 2011. Currently, teams from 31 countries, with a total of 90 pilots, are registered. Switzerland will also participate with a national team appointed by the Aero Club.

Pilot and team manager Bernhard Schaden, 43, two-time Swiss F3A champion. Model: Axiome+, Engine: 4-stroke, Yamada, RC: Futaba, PowerBox Systems.

Pilot Marc Rubin, 31, 3rd place in the 2010 Swiss Championship, 24th place in the 2010 F3A World Cup; Model: Axiome; Engine: 4-stroke, Yamada; RC: Futaba, PowerBox Systems.

Pilot Reto Schumacher, 22, 4th place in the 2010 Swiss Championship, 15th place in the 2010 F3A World Cup; Model: Amethyst; Power source: Electric (Hacker C50 & Thunder Power); RC: Futaba, PowerBox Systems.