FAI Free Flight World Cup 2007

1. Michael Jäckel GER

2. Wolfgang Gerlach GER (Saturday) / Peter Zahnd SUI (Sunday)

3. Walter Eggimann SUI (Saturday) / Kurt Sager, SUI (Sunday)

Advance information

Invitation was published well in advanCe in the relevant magasins and via electronic mail

Schedule of competition

Saturday 28. October 2007: F1B and F1C
Sunday 29. October 2007: F1A and F1G

Duration of rounds

55 Min (Saturday) / 60 Min. (Sunday).

Breaks between rounds

10 Min.

Maximum durations in each round

F1A: 180-240-180-180-240
F1B: 240-180-180-180-300
F1C: 240-180-180-180-300

Interruptions and delays

None

Weather and visibility

Fog and cloudy in the morning, but improved during the day.
Visibility.was good. There was nearly no wind.

Flight line - changes of position

F1B on Saturday and F1A on Sunday had to different position. No changes during the contests.

Number of starting poles

19 F1A / 14 F1B / 6 F1C

Number of competitors per pole

4 to 5

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

The rules had to be slightly changed due to the local weather and inviroment conditions. The farmland had to be protected as far as possible.

Observations on timekeeping

Timekeepers were mainly members of the local ice hockey club. No problems observed. There were 2 timekeepers on each pole. 2 additional timekeepers were standby for emergency cases.
Timekeeping was any time under control. The Timekeepers made an excellent job. Very much appreciated by the competitors

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

Saturday: F1B / F1C Prizegiving was during the banquet on Saturday evening
Sunday: Prizegiving was held direct after completion of the contest.
Printed detailed lists of all results were distributed at the prizegiving.

Any incident or accident

None

Protests

None