Competition | 2011 Sierra Cup |
FAI Jury members | 1. Roger Simpson USA (President) 2. Jim Parker USA 3. Walt Ghio USA |
Advance information | On International Schedule/entries through internet/some entries sent to non-PC flyers |
Schedule of competition | Friday Oct 14 - F1A |
Duration of rounds | One hour Rounds All Events, 10 minute flyoff rounds |
Breaks between rounds | None Scheduled except for fly offs |
Maximum durations in each round | Mini Events 120 Max (5 rounds) then 3 minute, 4 minute, 5 minute max |
Interruptions and delays | No delays in F1A,B,C,Q or P or mini events. |
Weather and visibility | Best stretch of weather for entire week. Visibility OK with some haze morning for 10 minute flyoffs |
Flight line - changes of position | No changes required |
Number of starting poles | 5 for F1A/ 8 for F1B/ F1C and mini events flown from line due to number of flyers |
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 $1224 |
Any incident or accident | None reported |
Protests | None recorded |