FAI Free Flight World Cup 2019

1. Dacian Pustea ROU

2. Vasas György HUN

3. Vincze Sándor ROU

Advance information

FAI FF Calendar 2019
Internet, e-mail

Schedule of competition

11:00 – 12:15: 1. round F1ABCQ:180 F1H:120
12:15 – 13:30: 2. round F1ABCQ:180 F1H:120
13:30 – 14:45: 3. round F1ABCQ:180 F1H:120
14:45 – 16:00: 4. round F1ABCQ:180 F1H:120
16:00 – 17:15: 5. round F1ABCQ:240 F1H:180

fly off 18:45 F1BCQH 600 sec;
19:10 F1A 600 sec;

Duration of rounds

75 minutes

Breaks between rounds

None

Maximum durations in each round

75 minutes

Interruptions and delays

The race started 1 hour later than planned due to the change of wind direction

Weather and visibility

wind 1-5m/s, temperature 15-26 degrees C, good visibility,

Flight line - changes of position

every rounds about one position

Number of starting poles

F1A-F1H - 18, F1B - 8; F1C - 2, F1Q -3,

Number of competitors per pole

6 competitors

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

None

Observations on timekeeping

One timekeeper provided at each pole, 2 timekeepers for C category and one timekeeper at fly-off.

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

First three seniors and juniors giving cup or medal on the airfield.

Any incident or accident

None

Protests

In the Flyoff, Ron Assmuss's result was measured by the timekeeper 573. Ron indicated that his model was flying less. Despite this, the scoreboard was announced as 1st place. The following day, referring to GPS data and helpers timer, at Ron request, the FAI jury changed its score to 420, this score was communicated by Ron Assmuss.