28th WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SOUTH AFRICA 2013
08-23-2013, 01:36 AM
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08-23-2013, 03:56 AM
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Glow is still way cheaper for me than electric. And I don't have to carry a generator around to charge and wait for charge to finish.
I love YS engines too, but I fly electric now for several reasons. While I love the power, sound, and feel of the YS, I don't love the cost of fuel, but the biggest reason is my closest practice field is 10 minutes from my home, and is electric only. To fly IC I have to go 45 minutes away.
08-23-2013, 04:22 AM
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08-23-2013, 04:58 AM
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seba p13 3rd round
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlYq...e_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlYq...e_gdata_player
And the Spins....
ALL of these guys should have their own videos posted someplace....they all have such great styles and similarities/differences.
08-23-2013, 05:58 AM
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Freddy and others, it’s nice to see that Lassi’s success has not gone without notice even outside Finland. But it’s not a surprise but the result of a lot of hard work.
He was 12th in the prelims also at the previous worlds in Muncie, 18th overall. In the last european championships in Chateauroux, France he was 11th after the prelims, 15th overall. He has even been on the podium of some world cup competitions. Not to mention 2 times nordic champion and 7 time Finish champion. So I think he is starting to get his name known.
He is the kind of guy that when the others here (myself included) are still flying indoors because it’s too cold outside, hops in his fathers tractor, plows the snow from the field and starts practicing F3A. He probably flies as many flights a year as the rest of the Finish F3A pilots combined. That is dedication. I hope he puts on some killer flights in the semis tomorrow!
He was 12th in the prelims also at the previous worlds in Muncie, 18th overall. In the last european championships in Chateauroux, France he was 11th after the prelims, 15th overall. He has even been on the podium of some world cup competitions. Not to mention 2 times nordic champion and 7 time Finish champion. So I think he is starting to get his name known.
He is the kind of guy that when the others here (myself included) are still flying indoors because it’s too cold outside, hops in his fathers tractor, plows the snow from the field and starts practicing F3A. He probably flies as many flights a year as the rest of the Finish F3A pilots combined. That is dedication. I hope he puts on some killer flights in the semis tomorrow!
I HOPE Allso he com to the final.. I saw him in France , i still mean lassi fly one of the best F. In the semmis . But the other lands judged no he is dame Good..;-) sooo...
08-23-2013, 06:30 AM
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The guys from countries where there is less opportunity to fly/ practice/observe with many other FAI groups - must not only be good- they must be able to shift styles to please the judges.
Judges are only human- they sniff the prevailing wind and the favored style (for whatever reason) becomes reflected in the scoring-
The guys who make the cut have paid attention- as well as being technically very good.
Making the cut to be in attendance as a competitor is a challenge in it's self
It's a bit like Olympic ice skating -
You have to do what the judges decide is the best
Judges are only human- they sniff the prevailing wind and the favored style (for whatever reason) becomes reflected in the scoring-
The guys who make the cut have paid attention- as well as being technically very good.
Making the cut to be in attendance as a competitor is a challenge in it's self
It's a bit like Olympic ice skating -
You have to do what the judges decide is the best
08-23-2013, 07:19 AM
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Hi,
Well it seems , unless something very strange happens, that team USA have won the team event - well done.
Also seems as if going first in round 1 hurt CPLR.
Brian
Edit;
I wonder what happened to Burbaud in round 1 ?
Well it seems , unless something very strange happens, that team USA have won the team event - well done.
Also seems as if going first in round 1 hurt CPLR.
Brian
Edit;
I wonder what happened to Burbaud in round 1 ?
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08-23-2013, 07:44 AM
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Edit;
I wonder what happened to Burbaud in round 1 ?[/QUOTE]
Brian, from Matt H post on GBRCAA he said there was a YS cut in the semis - I assume this was the reason
Also, only between USA & Japan for the team & as you say something very strange has to happen for USA not to win the team - well done!
Steve
I wonder what happened to Burbaud in round 1 ?[/QUOTE]
Brian, from Matt H post on GBRCAA he said there was a YS cut in the semis - I assume this was the reason
Also, only between USA & Japan for the team & as you say something very strange has to happen for USA not to win the team - well done!
Steve
08-23-2013, 08:00 AM
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Yes and you nearly had three.
If it's worked out Brett Wickizer is only 23/24 or so raw points away - over two rounds - that's nothing really and I've just been told that he's only had the model he's flying for a few days before he travelled - that's some going.
Brian
Yes and you nearly had three.
If it's worked out Brett Wickizer is only 23/24 or so raw points away - over two rounds - that's nothing really and I've just been told that he's only had the model he's flying for a few days before he travelled - that's some going.
Brian
08-23-2013, 08:21 AM
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Hi,
Yes and you nearly had three.
If it's worked out Brett Wickizer is only 23/24 or so raw points away - over two rounds - that's nothing really and I've just been told that he's only had the model he's flying for a few days before he travelled - that's some going.
Brian
Yes and you nearly had three.
If it's worked out Brett Wickizer is only 23/24 or so raw points away - over two rounds - that's nothing really and I've just been told that he's only had the model he's flying for a few days before he travelled - that's some going.
Brian
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08-23-2013, 09:09 AM
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Hi,
Yes and you nearly had three.
If it's worked out Brett Wickizer is only 23/24 or so raw points away - over two rounds - that's nothing really and I've just been told that he's only had the model he's flying for a few days before he travelled - that's some going.
Brian
Yes and you nearly had three.
If it's worked out Brett Wickizer is only 23/24 or so raw points away - over two rounds - that's nothing really and I've just been told that he's only had the model he's flying for a few days before he travelled - that's some going.
Brian
When I first judged Brett's flying back in 2007 I made a comment that I was most impressed by this young man's flying. The reason was simple....Bret had never flown a National Comp before and to make the Final on his first try was extraordinary, particularly when flying against so many veterans of the sport.
And how about Andrew Jesky....just a fine talent.
But I have to tip my hat to Jason at this WC. He overcame terrific obstacles (of nis own making) to come out as high as he has. Kudos to him
Hey, BTW- was Joseph Suczur the highest Junior?
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08-23-2013, 09:15 AM
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Everyone who competes in the WC should be respected and congratulated. Just getting to the WC is a tremendous accomplishment. It's all to easy to focus on the top guys and get wrapped up in "who wins" (myself included), but my hat is off to EVERYONE there. Great job to all!
08-23-2013, 09:21 AM
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08-23-2013, 09:30 AM
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Matt:
I don't think Joseph is the top Jr., but did a very credible job and may be the youngest flyer there. No identification of the junior flyers but I see another Suzuki from Japan that must be flying as a junior and flying pretty well. Additionally, the Italian pilot in the finals was the junior winner in Muncie, not sure if he is still flying as a junior or not. By the way, Mark Atwood mentioned that Joseph received applause for his landing on the 4th round of P. Extremely difficult conditions that afternoon. I am sure that we will be seeing much more of Joseph.
I don't think Joseph is the top Jr., but did a very credible job and may be the youngest flyer there. No identification of the junior flyers but I see another Suzuki from Japan that must be flying as a junior and flying pretty well. Additionally, the Italian pilot in the finals was the junior winner in Muncie, not sure if he is still flying as a junior or not. By the way, Mark Atwood mentioned that Joseph received applause for his landing on the 4th round of P. Extremely difficult conditions that afternoon. I am sure that we will be seeing much more of Joseph.
08-23-2013, 09:43 AM
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Below are the current team point totals after the semi-finals.
The far right column shows the mathematically possible point totals for each team after the finals are complete.
USA will finish 1st or 2nd
JPN will finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd
AUT will finish 2nd or 3rd
FRA will finish 4[SUP]th[/SUP], 5[SUP]th[/SUP], or 6th
ITA will finish 4[SUP]th[/SUP], 5[SUP]th[/SUP], 6th, or 7th
GER will finish 4[SUP]th[/SUP], 5[SUP]th[/SUP], or 6th
SUI will finish 7[SUP]th[/SUP]
[TABLE="width: 469"]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Country
[/TD]
[TD]Total
[/TD]
[TD]3 Placings
[/TD]
[TD]Possible Point Total (after finals)
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[TD]USA
[/TD]
[TD]25
[/TD]
[TD](3, 10, 12)
[/TD]
[TD]15 - 31
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]2
[/TD]
[TD]JPN
[/TD]
[TD]29
[/TD]
[TD](2, 5, 22)
[/TD]
[TD]25 - 41
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]3
[/TD]
[TD]AUT
[/TD]
[TD]38
[/TD]
[TD](8, 13, 17)
[/TD]
[TD]31 -40
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]4
[/TD]
[TD]FRA
[/TD]
[TD]45
[/TD]
[TD](1, 18, 26)
[/TD]
[TD]45 - 54
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]5
[/TD]
[TD]ITA
[/TD]
[TD]53
[/TD]
[TD](4, 19, 30)
[/TD]
[TD]50-59
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]6
[/TD]
[TD]GER
[/TD]
[TD]56
[/TD]
[TD](9, 20, 27)
[/TD]
[TD]48 -57
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]7
[/TD]
[TD]SUI
[/TD]
[TD]58
[/TD]
[TD](14, 21, 23)
[/TD]
[TD]58 - 58
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
The far right column shows the mathematically possible point totals for each team after the finals are complete.
USA will finish 1st or 2nd
JPN will finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd
AUT will finish 2nd or 3rd
FRA will finish 4[SUP]th[/SUP], 5[SUP]th[/SUP], or 6th
ITA will finish 4[SUP]th[/SUP], 5[SUP]th[/SUP], 6th, or 7th
GER will finish 4[SUP]th[/SUP], 5[SUP]th[/SUP], or 6th
SUI will finish 7[SUP]th[/SUP]
[TABLE="width: 469"]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Country
[/TD]
[TD]Total
[/TD]
[TD]3 Placings
[/TD]
[TD]Possible Point Total (after finals)
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[TD]USA
[/TD]
[TD]25
[/TD]
[TD](3, 10, 12)
[/TD]
[TD]15 - 31
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]2
[/TD]
[TD]JPN
[/TD]
[TD]29
[/TD]
[TD](2, 5, 22)
[/TD]
[TD]25 - 41
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]3
[/TD]
[TD]AUT
[/TD]
[TD]38
[/TD]
[TD](8, 13, 17)
[/TD]
[TD]31 -40
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]4
[/TD]
[TD]FRA
[/TD]
[TD]45
[/TD]
[TD](1, 18, 26)
[/TD]
[TD]45 - 54
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]5
[/TD]
[TD]ITA
[/TD]
[TD]53
[/TD]
[TD](4, 19, 30)
[/TD]
[TD]50-59
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]6
[/TD]
[TD]GER
[/TD]
[TD]56
[/TD]
[TD](9, 20, 27)
[/TD]
[TD]48 -57
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]7
[/TD]
[TD]SUI
[/TD]
[TD]58
[/TD]
[TD](14, 21, 23)
[/TD]
[TD]58 - 58
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Last edited by koelling; 08-23-2013 at 10:44 AM.