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2018 MultiGP International Open
August 7, 2018 - August 12, 2018 Free – $155.00The second annual, largest gathering of FPV pilots in the world.
Don’t miss out on the biggest FPV event of the year. All are welcome!
9 Tracks Run Simultaneously
That means up to 64 pilots in the air at one time. Fly as much as you want!
$5000 Spec Racing Prize
Race with your spec racer and you could win cash and a ticket to the 2018 Championship.
Dedicated Freestyle Area
Don’t feel like racing? Come hang out at the Freestyle area for a relaxed session with friends.
Beginner Friendly Rookie Track
Enjoy some no-pressure racing at the Rookie Track. Feel free to ask questions and get help from experienced pilots.
Team Racing
One of the most popular formats of drone racing returns this year.
Wing Racing
FPVWRA is hosting the wing racing. Bring your wings and planes and get ready to hit some gates on your favorite airfoil.
X Class Racing
Drone racing on a larger scale. Come out and watch these giant drones race it out. Trust us, you haven’t seen drone racing of this size.
World Cup Track Now Doubled
Now with 2 identical World Cup Tracks for twice the amount of flying!
IO Pilot Manual
Got a question? Check out the IO pilot manual. Everything from Rental Cars to Race Formats can be found in this handy guide to the 2018 International Open.
FPV All the Things!
9 courses run simultaneously means up to 64 pilots in the air at one time. FPV flying and racing for all skill levels and all disciplines. The world’s best pilots will compete in the world cup. Spec racing will be the where the skill of the pilot is the only variable. Freestyle with celebrity pilots. The debut of X Class drone racing, where the drones are bigger and louder. FPV wing racing hosted by FPVWRA. A track dedicated to beginners with opportunities to fly and learn from others. Team racing where flying is only part of the competition.
Race Tracks and Events:
Track 1: Freestyle Area
Activities going all day long including celebrity freestyle sessions
Track 2: DRONE COLLEGE Team Racing Track
Teams of up to 8 compete head to head in a 100 lap race.
Track 3: TEAM BLACKSHEEP World Cup Track
Double Elimination – Top 64 advance. Each participating country guaranteed a spot.
Track 4: PROGRESSIVE RC Night-Time LED Track
Have fun after hours and participate in some night racing. Night course with LED gates.
Track 5: HOBBYWING World Cup Track #2
Double the amount of track time.
Track 6: EMAX Spec Racing Track
Double Elimination of the top 32 flying MultiGP Spec Quads. Entry ticket required or a posted SPEC UTT time for a waived entry.
Track 7: Micro Track
Micro racing is back this year! 2.5″ propellers max
Track 8: HORIZON HOBBY Rookie Track
All Day Open flying and racing in a judgement free environment with helpful people. Ask questions, hone your skills or just hang out with friends.
Track 9: VIDEO AERIAL SYSTEMS Wing Racing Track
FPVWRA will be on site again to host the Spec Wing Racing and Open Class Wing Racing.
Track 10: TINY WHOOP PRESENTS: Tiny Whoop International Open
Do you have what it takes to pilot a Tiny Whoop to international victory? Jesse P will be hosting Tiny Whoop with an amazing Tiny Whoop track.
Official event shirt designs only available at the registration desk
Participating Pilot Requirements:
- Ground Stations: Will be available but not required. To use the ground stations, pilots must have goggles or monitor that can accept an external source input.
- Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Membership: We will be requiring a valid current AMA membership for all pilots who wish to fly at any of our organized public racing events. Register HERE. Pilots should input their AMA credentials into their MultiGP account.
- 40 Channel vTX: We require 40 channel compliant vTX’s for our event. You must have 25mw. Please come prepared to change your vTX and/or the channel/band and/or the power of your vTX as needed for each race.
- Antennas: All pilots are required to have both RHCP & LHCP Antenna.
- All pilots must have a completed MultiGP profile including headshot and bio.
Schedule
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| Wednesday | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9/10 | |
| Freestyle | Team Racing | World Cup | LED/Capture | World Cup #2 | Spec Racing | Micro / 2.5″ | Rookie Track | Wing Racing | |
| 8:30a-12p | Closed | Wing 8 | |||||||
| 12p-4p | Closed | Wing 8 | |||||||
| 4p-8p | Chapter Organizer Race 6pm | Closed | Tiny 4/Wing 4 | ||||||
| 8p-12a | Closed | Closed | Closed | Open @ 9pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9/10 | |
| Freestyle | Team Racing | World Cup | LED/Capture | World Cup #2 | Spec Racing | Micro / 2.5″ | Rookie Track | Wing Racing | |
| 8:30a-12p | 11am Dive Limbo | Closed | 10a Endurance 10 mins, 1 batt | Wing 8 | |||||
| 12p-4p | Closed | 2pm Vertical Drag Race – cup | 12pm Stock DJI | 2pm Wing/Quad Relay | |||||
| 4p-8p | Ultimate Class (xclass/wing/mini) | Closed | Tiny 4/Wing 4 | ||||||
| 8p-12a | Closed | Closed | Open until 12a | Open @ 9pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Tiny Whoop |
| Friday | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9/10 | |
| Freestyle | Team Racing | World Cup | LED/Capture | World Cup #2 | Spec Racing | Micro / 2.5″ | Rookie Track | Wing Racing | |
| 8:30a-12p | 11am Dipping Balls | Closed | Drag Race – 10am | Wing 8 | |||||
| 12p-4p | 3pm Shoot the Gap | Closed | 2pm Vertical Drag Race – cup | Over 40 Race | 2pm SPEC WING | ||||
| 4p-8p | Team Final | Closed | Tiny 4/Wing 4 | ||||||
| 8p-12a | Closed | Closed | Open until 12a | Open @ 9pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Tiny Whoop |
| Saturday | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9/10 | |
| Freestyle | Team Racing | World Cup | LED/Capture | World Cup #2 | Spec Racing | Micro / 2.5″ | Rookie Track | Wing Racing | |
| 8:30a-12p | 11am Game of Kwad | Closed | 10am Spec Class Final | Wing 8 | |||||
| 12p-4p | 2pm Vertical Drag Race – cup | 12pm X-Class Qualifier | Closed | 12pm Rookie Class Final | 2pm OPEN WING | ||||
| 4p-8p | 4pm X-Class Final | 5pm TBS LOUNGE 6pm Group Photo 6:15pm WCF | Closed | Closed at 6pm | Closed at 6pm | 4pm – Micro Final | Closed at 6pm | Tiny 4/ Wing 4Closed at 6pm | |
| 8p-12a | Closed at 6pm | Closed at 6pm | 5:30 Group Photo WC Final 6p-10p | Open @ 10pm | Closed at 6pm | Closed at 6pm | Closed at 6pm | 10pm Tiny Whoop Final | |
| Sunday | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9/10 | |
| Freestyle | Team Racing | World Cup | LED/Capture | World Cup #2 | Spec Racing | Micro / 2.5″ | Rookie Track | Wing Racing | |
| 8:30a-12p | 10am Demo Figure 8 | 10am-2pm FAI | That’s a Wrap! | Tiny 4/Wing 4 | |||||
| 12p-4p | Gauntlet of Champs 2pm | That’s a Wrap! | Tiny 4/Wing 4 | ||||||
| 4p-8p | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | Round the World Flight 4pm | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! |
| 8p-12a | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! | That’s a Wrap! |
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What’s an Early Bird Ticket?
The early bird ticket is a discounted ticket available until June 1st and it includes the 5 days at the event and access to all the tracks. The regular price for the pilot tickets will be $155 per pilot.
- What do I get with a 1 Day Pass Pilot Ticket?
You will have access to all the tracks and events for 1 full day. - How many days does the spectator ticket include?
With a spectator ticket you will have access to all areas and 4 days of the event.
Camping Information for International Aeromodeling Center:
AMA provides camping for the following:
Primitive Camping – No electricity or water $5 per night for AMA members $10 for non-members.
RV/Motorhome – No electricity or water $5 for AMA members $10 for non-members per night.
RV/Motorhome – With electric hookup $17 per night for AMA members $25 for non-members (total number of electric hookup sites 39) stay six nights and seventh night is free We do have six full-service spots (two are on reserve) cost $20 per night for AMA members $35 for non-members stay six nights and seventh night is free.
An RV dump station is available on site.
All campers must register with AMA. Register during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Museum Store 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, closed Sundays Thanksgiving through Easter) at the Administration Building or the Museum Store. Campers who use electricity and stay longer than 6 nights will receive 7 night for free.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times. You are also required to clean up areas that your pet use.
Due to Indiana State Board of Health requirements, all campers (primitive & RV) MUST register at one of the above-mentioned locations. If someone arrives after hours, he/she should register first thing the next business day. This will be monitored closely!
For any other camping details please contact AMA at (800) 435-9262
