FAI Free Flight World Cup 2016
| Competition | 2016 Bob White Max Men International |
| FAI Jury members | 1. Robert Tymchek (Head Jurist), P.O. Box 594, Nipomo, CA 93444 2. Blake Jensen, 1743 W. Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030 (A,Q); Mike McKeever, 4252 Mockingbird St, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (B,C) 3. Mike Roberts, 2435 53rd Ave, SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (A,Q); Aimee Raymond, 807 Inverness Drive, Milpitas, CA (B,C)) |
Advance information | Advance entry was available. SEN notice. |
Schedule of competition | Thursday February 11 through Sunday February 14, 2016. Reserve Day, Monday February 15, 2016 Not Used |
Duration of rounds | One Hour |
Breaks between rounds | None |
Maximum durations in each round | Round 1: 240 Seconds. Rounds 2 through 7: 180 Seconds |
Interruptions and delays | Round 1 on Day 2 delayed 30 minutes to complete flyoff from Day 1 |
Weather and visibility | Clear and warm with light variable winds. |
Flight line - changes of position | Twice Day 1, Once Day 2 Due to change in wind direction |
Number of starting poles | 40 available. Largest Single Event: 16 poles (F1A). Largest Flyoff: 39 poles |
Number of competitors per pole | (4) Four Maximum with one exception to (6) Six in F1B by contestant’s request |
Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code | Timers were not provided for regular rounds. (7) regular rounds were flown in each event. Only (1) timer was provided for each contestant in first flyoff rounds. |
Observations on timekeeping | One case of minor confusion resolved without incident. Too many contestants for available timer pool. Will almost certainly need to split flyoffs in 2017 if numbers are similar |
Prize-giving and issue of results - confirm organisers provide results with full names, nationalities and number of juniors | Complete. Confirmed. Results were sent to SEN for worldwide distribution and directly to Ian Kaynes by the Contest Director. |
Any incident or accident | None reported |
Protests | One complaint abated before it became a formal protest. (F1Q line location) |