Jury Report on 1984 Indoor Free Flight World Championship F1D
FAI Jury
| N1 | C1 | President |
| Ritsuri Honda | Japan | Member |
| N3 | C3 | Member |
Dates
October 13 to 19, 1984.
Location
Nagoya, Japan
Information
The Championships were organised jointly by the Japan Model Airplane Association and sponsors Chuba Nippon Broadcasting Corporation, (CBC). The former dealing with those areas covering the contest requirements, the. latter dealing with all other organisational needs. Pre-contest information was sent to all competing nations and covered all aspects of the Championships organisation.
Arrival and Immediate Pre-Contest Action
The hotel accommodation was of good quality. The fees for additional nights of accommodation were rather high. Main meals were taken in a restaurant at the mine head and adequate facilities were available in the mine during the day. A coach service was provided for the short distance from the mine to the hotel.
Accommodation
The official accommodation provided was first class and to a very high standard. Feeding arrangements were left to the competitors choice — there being a number of restaurants from which to choose in the area.
Processing
A number of competitors were not prepared with the appropriate processing certificates. It is felt that this should be drawn to the national aero club’s attention in pre-contest documentation in the future. The lack of certificates causes unnecessary work for officials and is a nuisance to the competitor himself.
Processing of models was carried out at the flying site and the equipment was efficiently managed by competent modellers.
Flying site
The Nagoya Exhibition Centre provided a good site for World Class Indoor Models and although it’s domed shape did account for several hang ups, no greater percentage was recorded than at other sites. Future Championships might note the competitors’ requests for a greater time set aside for practice flying.
Contest organisation
All aspects of the contest had been covered thoroughly in the pre—contest documentation. Owing to the shape of the building it was necessary for the Jury with the team managers to determine, an acceptable definition (for this contest only) as to the meaning of ‘structure of the building’ (3.4.7(a)).
The processing/flight flow as determined by the organisers worked without any problems throughout the contest.
Operation of the F.A.I. Jury
All aspects of the contest had been covered thoroughly in the pre—contest documentation. Owing to the shape of the building it was necessary for the Jury with the team managers to determine, an acceptable definition (for this contest only) as to the meaning of ‘structure of the building’ (3.4.7(a)).
The processing/flight flow as determined by the organisers worked without any problems throughout the contest.
Prize-Giving and Departure
Awards were made at the Nagoya Exhibition Centre immediately following the end of the contest flights. This was followed by the Banquet/Sayonara Party held in the Exhibition complex.
Method and time of return travel were at the choice of the competitors, but the organisers, realising the difficulties concerning model box transport, had arranged their collection and delivery to airports of departure.
Conclusion
The Championships, together with the associated social gatherings/ceremonies, were organised by a very professional and dedicated team from both aeroclub enthusiasts and the sponsors. The F.A.I. are indeed fortunate that such a combination may be utilised so effectively to further the sport of model aviation.
One sponsor, Toyotomi Kogyo Co. in promoting the ‘Original Design Contest’ linked to the World Championships should also be commended, — not only for providing such a sought after individual prize, but also for the furtherence to technological progress from within our sport.
One sponsor, Toyotomi Kogyo Co. in promoting the ‘Original Design Contest’ linked to the World Championships should also be commended, — not only for providing such a sought after individual prize, but also for the furtherence to technological progress from within our sport.