FAI Free Flight World Cup 2014

1. Roger Simpson USA (President)

2. Jim Parker USA

3. Charlie Jones USA

Advance information

On International Schedule/entries through internet/some entries sent to non-PC flyers

Schedule of competition

Sunday 10/12 Mini Events F1G F1H F1J/P
Monday 10/13 F1A F1B F1C

Duration of rounds

Mini’s 45 minute rounds
ABC-1 hour rounds. 5 7 9 minute flyoffs

Breaks between rounds

None Scheduled except for fly offs

Maximum durations in each round

Mini Events 120 Max (5 rounds) next morning unlimited Max
First round maxes F1A, 210 seconds, F1B 240 seconds, F1C 240 seconds.
Rounds 2-7 180 seconds all events
Flyoffs 5 minute then 7 minute 9 minute rounds same day.

Interruptions and delays

No delays in F1A,B,C, or mini events. ABC decided same day,Mini events flown off next day due to wind.

Weather and visibility

Good weather for entire contest stretch of weather for entire week. No models lost out of sight.

Flight line - changes of position

All regular rounds flown from same line. No moves required.

Number of starting poles

All events flown from line as opposed to poles due to number of competitors.

Number of competitors per pole

Flown from line.

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

None

Observations on timekeeping

A time your pole mates contest (fly one and time one) with no controversy noted, including F1C engine timing.

Prize-giving and issue of results - confirm organisers provide results with full names, nationalities and number of juniors

Gold Silver and Bronze Medals to places 1-3 with first place receiving glass Champion’s Trophy, Top Junior F1A and F1B-approximate value $1302.
Results sent e-mail

Any incident or accident

None reported

Protests

None recorded