FAI Free Flight World Cup 2023
| Competition | 2023 Bob White Memorial Max Men International |
| FAI Jury members | 1. Feb 17 - Charlie Jones, Feb 18 - Mike McKeever, USA Head Jurists 2. Feb 17 - Larry Norvall, USA, Feb 18 - Jim Parker, USA 3. Feb 17 - Mike Roberts, USA, Feb 18 - Brian Van Nest, USA |
Advance information |
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Schedule of competition | Friday February 17: F1A & F1Q |
Duration of rounds | One Hour |
Breaks between rounds | None |
Maximum durations in each round | Rounds 1 & 2 for F1ABCPQ: 240 Seconds. Rounds 3 - 7: 180 Seconds. |
Interruptions and delays | None |
Weather and visibility | Variable from light overcast to bright Sunshine. Light & variable winds up to 9 MPH. Temperature was cold in the morning (as low as 25 degrees F), warmer in the early afternoons and then cooling again. No Visibility Issues. |
Flight line - changes of position | None |
Number of starting poles | F1A: 11 Poles, F1B: 12 Poles, F1C: 6 Poles, F1Q: None |
Number of competitors per pole | F1A: 3-4, F1B: 3-4, F1C: 3-4, F1Q: NA |
Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code | All 6-minute flyoffs had 1 timer due to lack of resources. |
Observations on timekeeping | One issue of flight time conflict between official timer and helper timer. Flyer was not able to produce any electronic back-up to support helper s time and timer was very sure he timed the right model. Official timer s time was used |
Prize-giving and issue of results - confirm organisers provide results with full names, nationalities and number of juniors | Medals through third were awarded in all events. Perpetual trophies to winner in all events including Junior F1A & Junior F1B. Complete results delivered electronically. |
Any incident or accident | One angry conflict regarding an F1A line tangle. CD spoke with both parties and calmed situation (somewhat). Flyers were reminded that being respectful and cooperative sportsmen in such a circumstance was essential |
Protests | None |