FAI posts Arizona Cup 2026 bulletin for World Cup pilots and teams

The World Air Sports Federation posted the official Arizona Cup 2026 bulletin to its CIAM Documents index on January 11, 2026, giving pilots and teams the definitive schedule, race format and rule set for the World Cup stop. That upload consolidates session times, venue and organizer contacts, entry procedures, equipment and frequency rules, and logistical notes in a single downloadable PDF.

Inside the bulletin you will find the competition timetable and provisional race formats that determine practice windows, qualifying rounds and finals. The document lists classes and flight categories, plus entry and registration instructions that teams must follow to secure race slots. Equipment and frequency rules are spelled out to reduce on-site interference and clarify what gear is permitted during official sessions. Organizer contact details and venue notes provide the practical information needed for travel plans, pit setup and team coordination.

This matters because accurate, early access to the bulletin tightens pre-event planning. With official session times, teams can set transport, pit rotations and battery management around practice and race windows instead of guessing. Clear equipment and frequency guidance helps avoid last-minute gear swaps or disqualifying infractions on race day. Provisional race formats let pilots rehearse the right strategies for heats and final rounds so practice sessions translate directly into race speed and lane discipline.

For teams traveling to Arizona, the bulletin’s logistical notes outline what to expect on site—from marshal procedures to team signage and crew check-in—which cuts confusion during registration and scrutineering. Organizers’ contact details in the file give direct lines for questions about entries, late changes, or special accommodation requests. Entry and registration instructions in the bulletin are the binding process to confirm participation, so follow them closely to avoid being left off the start list.

Download the full Arizona_Cup_2026_Bulletin_1.pdf from the FAI CIAM Documents index at fai.org/ciam-documents and take the bulletin as the operational playbook for the event. Verify session times, confirm class eligibility, and align your gear with the listed frequency and equipment rules before you pack spare props and batteries.

The bulletin brings clarity to teams and pilots heading into the Arizona Cup; now it’s a matter of execution. Review the schedule, lock in registrations, and tune your setups to match the rules so you show up race-ready.