Jury Report on 2006 Indoor Free Flight World Championship F1D for Seniors and Juniors
FAI Jury
Emil Giezendanner |
Switzerland |
President |
Andrzej Rachwal |
Poland |
Member |
Marius Conu |
Romania |
Member |
Dates
Location
The Salt Mines of Slanic Prahova, Romania
Information
The FAI Indoor World Championships have been organised ones more very perfectly in the Salt Mines of Slanic Prahova by the Romanian Modelling Association
Accommodation
Accommodation was provided in a hotel, approx. 15 minutes walk from the salt mines. An excellent breakfast and evening meal were served in the hotel. Each team had its own reserved table, identified by a small national flag. The hotel also provided excellent hot meals inside the salt mines – including white table cloths at 130m under ground!
Opening ceremony
The opening and closing ceremonies were short, uncomplicated and formally adequate.
Flying site
Constant temperature and ambient humidity as well as only minimal air currents make this an ideal venue for the Indoor World Championships in the Class F1D. The maximum height of the “hall” is 71m, providing enough room for beautiful and interesting flights. The entire contest site of the World Championships is approx. 130m below ground and is easily reached via two lifts. The venue is L-shaped and one side of the “L” contained the competitors’ preparation room, the restaurant, toilets and a training area. The other side was reserved for the competition itself and access was only allowed for the respective competitor with his helper and the timekeepers.
2 – 7 October 2006
Participation
Number of competitors 12 Junior, 31 Senior. Number of teams 4 Junior 12 Senior
Contest organisation
The organisers demonstrated their considerable experience in holding large international aeromodelling events. The whole programme took place exactly according to plan and the schedule was followed to the minute. Within a short time after each flight results were displayed on the results board. Models’ measurements and weights were checked in a simple yet very practical manner.
Closing Ceremony and Banquet
The opening and closing ceremonies were short, uncomplicated and formally adequate.
Conclusion
We had no protests.
I would like to thank the Romanian Modelling Association for the excellent and perfect organisation and the very attractive and fair sport.