FAI Free Flight World Cup 2003

2003

Report of the FAI Jury on 27th Annual Sierra Cup 2003


Last update of this page: 30 October 2003
CompetitionSierra Cup, Sacramento, USA
FAI Jury members

1. Roger Simpson, USA

2. Walt Ghio, USA

3. John Cooper, GBR

Advance information

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Schedule of competition

October 17, 18

Duration of rounds

1 hr

Breaks between rounds

-

Maximum durations in each round

7 rounds 180, flyoffs 300, 420, 600

Interruptions and delays

30 minute line move between rounds 3-4

Weather and visibility

Excellent: clear, wind 0-7mph both days

Flight line - changes of position

One, as above

Number of starting poles

25

Number of competitors per pole

03/04/2003

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

3 minute max round 1 due to wind direction toward local road

Observations on timekeeping

Competitors timed each other, no issues.

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

Banquet Saturday October 18, no issues

Any incident or accident

No incident or accident

Protests

One protest upheld regarding DT of F1B before launch (as opposed to after launch). Refly granted, did not effect result.

[Aeromodelling Commission] - [Results of 27th Annual Sierra Cup]
[FF World Cup rules 2003] - [FF World Cup report 2003] - [FF World Cup results 2003]



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