A competitor arriving late but in time to register, be tech inspected and briefed, and ready to fly before the completion of his or her category's Known Program will be permitted entry per rule the Late Arrival section of the 2023 IAC Official Rule Book.
All other late arrivals will be permitted entry unless all category flight programs are completed.
A competitor arriving after his or her category's Known Program is complete may be required to fly that Known Program, regardless of whether the late arrival was beyond the competitor's control.
A special briefing fee of $50 will apply to any competitor who misses the first general briefing, or any Flight Program briefing on the day of the flight. The Contest Jury has the right to waive penalties if missing roll call was due to circumstances beyond the competitor’s control.
A competitor may withdraw from the championship if they withdraw prior to the beginning of the first competition flight in their category and their entry fee will be refunded less PayPal fees.