FAI Free Flight World Cup 2024

1. F1A: Paul Seren, GER
F1B,C,Q:Volker Bajorat GER

2. F1A: Michael Jäckel GER
F1B,C,Q:Michael Jäckel GER

3. F1A: Alfred Andrist SUI
F1B,C,Q:Chistoff Bachmann SUI

Advance information

Schedule of competition

30.08-1.09.2024

Duration of rounds

1h

Breaks between rounds

30.08.2024: Lunch before start of 1st round (Weather conditions)
31.08.2024: Lunch Break after 3rd round

Maximum durations in each round

F1A: 240, 240, 180, 180, 180 sec.
F1B, C, Q: 180, 180, 150, 180, 150 sec.

Interruptions and delays

31.08.2024: Cancellation of round 6 and 7 due to a traffic accident on a road near to the airfield

Weather and visibility

30.08.2024: after rain in the morning warm and dry weather, good flying conditions, wind 4-6 m/s / N/NE
31.08.2024: warm and dry weather, good flying conditions, wind 5-7 m/s / NE

Flight line - changes of position

31.08.2024: One change necessary due the change of wind direction

Number of starting poles

F1A 15, F1B 6, F1C 2, F1Q 3

Number of competitors per pole

4 Pilots

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

F1Q: 2J/g | 20.sec limit | engine run
Flyoff 1J / 10 sec.

Observations on timekeeping

No separate timekeepers. Competitors made timekeeping to each other without problems. No manipulation observed.

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

Very quick result presentation (online). Very appreciative award ceremony. Big number (14) of junior participants. All participating juniors received non-cash prizes.

Any incident or accident

No

Protests

No