FAI Free Flight World Cup 2026

1. Heikki Salminen, FIN

2. Steffen Jensen, DEN

3. Per Findahl, SWE (Chairman)

Advance information

FAI Calendar, Web-page, e-mail, Facebook.

Schedule of competition

Round 1started at 8:45, then we flew 1 h 15 min rounds all day, a few times we had a 15 min delay between the rounds to make sure that competitors could return in time for next round. We finished the main rounds at 17:15.

Duration of rounds

Round 1-5 - 1 hour and 15 min

Breaks between rounds

Yes, 15 min on some occasions.

Maximum durations in each round

Round 1 and 2 : 240 sec
Round 3 – 5 : 180 sec

Interruptions and delays

We had a longer delay (A bit more than 1 hour) between round 3 and 4 due to a dramatic wind change. When the wind was back so we had a good direction for flying, round 4 continued from the same start line as before.

Weather and visibility

The wind was between 2-5 m/s. Good visibility, sun and up to 33 deg C.

Flight line - changes of position

Not during the rounds.

Number of starting poles

Flight line with free positioning.

Number of competitors per pole

No requirement.

Local rules or deviations from Sporting Code

Competitor’s timekeeping for each other.
This local rule was mentioned at the competition’s webpage and in the invitation.

Observations on timekeeping

Random check of timekeeping.

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

Prizegiving after that Alvaret Cup was finished 28/6. Prizes to the first 3 in F1A seniors and to the 2 first in F1A juniors. In F1B prices for first 2 place, in F1C price for the first place.
Confirmed results provided on the Norbergs FK web page.

Any incident or accident

No reported.

Protests

No.