FAI Free Flight World Cup 2007

1. Victor Stamov (President), UKR

2. Alex Andriukov, USA

3. Roger Simpson, USA

Advance information

On International Schedule/entries through internet/some entries sent to non-PC flyers

Schedule of competition

Friday Oct 12, 2007 Mini FAI events/Saturday Oct 13, 2007 F1A F1B F1C F1P/Sunday Reserve day (10 minute fly off F1A and F1C)

Duration of rounds

One hour Rounds All Events, 10 minute flyoff rounds

Breaks between rounds

None Scheduled-Mini events were delayed for weather (wind) with a round (3rd) interrupted for wind)

Maximum durations in each round

Mini Events 120 Max (5 rounds) 10 minute morning Max
F1A, B, C, and P) 7 rounds 3 minutes (no first round extensions due to visibility) 5 minute first flyoff, 7 minute second flyoff, 10 minute final flyoff Sunday morning.

Interruptions and delays

No delays in F1A,B,C or P. Minit events delayed start and one interruption for 35 minutes.

Weather and visibility

Friday 10/12-wind to 25 Miles per hour, calming to 5 miles per hour by round 5.
Saturday, morning haze prevented extended max, wind light and variable all day.
Sunday, light and variable wind with haze on horizon

Flight line - changes of position

No changes required

Number of starting poles

8 for F1A/ 8 for F1B/ 5 for F1C/ 2 for F1P Minis flown from line

Number of competitors per pole

3-5 per pole with most poles at 4

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

None

Observations on timekeeping

A time your pole mates contest (fly one and time one) with no controversy noted, including F1C engine timing.

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

Gold Silver and Bronze Medals to places 1-3 with first place receiving glass Champion’s Trophy, Top Junior F1A and F1B-approximate value $1150
Results sent e-mail

Any incident or accident

None reported

Protests

None recorded