FAI Free Flight World Cup 2023

1. Lars Buch Jensen, DEN (Chairman)

2. Vegar Nereng, NOR

3. Atle Klungrehaug, NOR

Advance information

FAI Calendar, WEB-page

Schedule of competition

1. Round 8:00 - 9:00
2. Round 9:00 - 10:00
3. Round 10:00 – 11:00
Fly-off: F1B 11:40, F1A 12:00

Duration of rounds

One hour, no brakes between rounds

Breaks between rounds

Zero

Maximum durations in each round

Round 1 - 3: 180 sec in all classes
8 min. max. in the flyoff

Interruptions and delays

Competition was scheduled for Sunday 5th March and due to strong wind it was flown on reserve day, Monday 6th March.

Weather and visibility

Bright sun, -11 -> -4 degrees C.
Wind in Round 1: 4 m/s, Round 2: 4 m/s, Round 3: 3 m/s
Direction: all Rounds: North

Fly-off: 1 – 1½ m/s., wind North
Good visibility in all rounds

Flight line - changes of position

None

Number of starting poles

Starting-line with free positioning

Number of competitors per pole

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

Competitors were timing each other (always 2 timekeepers). Timing check was randomly preformed on the starting line by the contest organisation.

Observations on timekeeping

Random check of timekeeping from organisation-members.
Focus on fly-off timing.
No problems observed

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

Results collected at end of competition and winners were declared.
Complete Result made public on FAI world cup results index.
Prices and diplomas to number 1 to 3 in each class

Any incident or accident

Incident: non

Protests

0 (no)