FAI Free Flight World Cup 2023

1. Ian Kaynes, GBR

2. Mike Woodhouse, GBR

3. Alan Jack, GBR

Advance information

FAI web site, Free Flight News, BMFA website, Facebook

Schedule of competition

Start round 1 09:00, round 2 10:30, round 3 12:00, round 4 14:00, round 5 15:30. Flyoffs: Round 1 at 18:30 (F1Q) and 18:45 (F1B)

Duration of rounds

1 hour 25 minutes

Breaks between rounds

5 minutes, lunch break from 1325 to 1400

Maximum durations in each round

Round 1 240 seconds (4 minutes)
Rounds 2,3 and 4 180 seconds (3 minutes)
Round 5 150 seconds (2 1/2 minutes)
Flyoff F1Q 360 seconds (6 minutes), F1B 600 seconds (10 minutes)

Interruptions and delays

None

Weather and visibility

Cloudy start with improving visibility, no rain, sun came out at lunchtime for the afternoon, 20oC+. 5mph NE wind at start, swinging East towards trees, hence shorter Round 5 max. Light wind for flyoffs, 2-5mph.

Flight line - changes of position

None

Number of starting poles

Flying from line

Number of competitors per pole

Flexible

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

Competitors flying from the line instead of poles.

Observations on timekeeping

Timing by helpers and other competitors, at least 2x timekeepers assigned to each competitor for fly-offs

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

Prize giving before flyoff, with medals for top 3.
Results displayed on scoresheet with names, nationalities and junior/lady identification

Any incident or accident

None

Protests

None