FAI Free Flight World Cup 2013
| Competition | 2013 Sierra Cup |
| FAI Jury members | 1. Roger Simpson USA (President) 2. Jim Parker USA 3. Roger Morrell USA |
Advance information | On International Schedule/entries through internet/some entries sent to non-PC flyers |
Schedule of competition | Sunday 10/13 Mini Events F1G F1H F1G F1J/P |
Duration of rounds | 1 hour rounds. 5 7 9 minute flyoffs |
Breaks between rounds | None Scheduled except for fly offs |
Maximum durations in each round | First round maxes F1A, 210 seconds, F1B 240 seconds, F1C 240 seconds, and F1Q 180 all rounds. Rounds 2-7 180 seconds all events Flyoffs 5 minute then 7 minute 9 minute rounds same day. |
Interruptions and delays | No delays in F1A,B,C,Q or P or mini events. All events decided the day of the event-no morning flyoff. |
Weather and visibility | Good weather for entire contest.stretch of weather for entire week. No models lost out of sight. |
Flight line - changes of position | All regular rounds flown from same line. Move made a mile upwind for flyoffs in big events with jury approval after round 7. |
Number of starting poles | 7 for F1A / 7 for F1B / F1C and mini events flown from line due to number of flyers |
Number of competitors per pole | 3-4 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 $1168. Results sent e-mail |
Any incident or accident | None reported |
Protests | None recorded |