Competition | 2016 Sierra Cup |
FAI Jury members | 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 10/2 F1G, F1H, F1S, F1P/J |
Duration of rounds | Mini’s 45 minute rounds |
Breaks between rounds | None Scheduled except for fly offs |
Maximum durations in each round | Mini Events 120 Max (5 rounds) Then fly offs at 3 min, 4 min and 5 minutes |
Interruptions and delays | No delays in F1A,B,C, or mini events. F1A and F1C decided same day with F1B decided in morning fly off due to visibility |
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 | No line changes for competition |
Number of starting poles | All events flown from separate F1A F1B and F1C/Q lines as were mini events. |
Number of competitors per pole | See number of poles |
Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code | Previously posted as a 7 round contest |
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 | Silver and Bronze Medals to places 2-3 with first place receiving glass Champion’s Trophy, Top Junior F1A and F1B-approximate value $1333. |
Any incident or accident | None reported |
Protests | None recorded |