F3S' Inaugural Champs- 2018 Muncie IN at the AMA Hq.
September 2018, made history with the first aerobatic jet championships in the USA. Using the FAI's F3S format, the event spearheaded by Archie Stafford and Matt Balazs, opened a new door for jet enthusiasts who have a leaning towards aerobatics.
The AMA welcomed us with open arms and provided tents already set up for use by the participants. We were fortunate enough to have Tara Stafford as the Scorekeeper of the F3S event. "Peer judging" was also introduced into the mix and that format seems to be an area that has a future in judged competition.
We had two guest judges: (1) Alvaro de Luna, who flew in from Mexico to help.
(2) Phil Vance, an experienced Pattern pilot & judge.
On the last day, prior to the final scores being tabulated, the pilots test flew the FAI's proposed 2019 sequences (both the P & F) and from these tests Matt Balazs gave feedback to the FAI Rules sub-committee on our findings. A few areas were subsequently changed by the FAI to coincide with our suggestions.
A great time was had by all and F3S is expected to grow as the word filters out that this event is now entrenched in the USA. The 2019 sequences are being finalized by the FAI and will be published on this website when they become official.
The AMA welcomed us with open arms and provided tents already set up for use by the participants. We were fortunate enough to have Tara Stafford as the Scorekeeper of the F3S event. "Peer judging" was also introduced into the mix and that format seems to be an area that has a future in judged competition.
We had two guest judges: (1) Alvaro de Luna, who flew in from Mexico to help.
(2) Phil Vance, an experienced Pattern pilot & judge.
On the last day, prior to the final scores being tabulated, the pilots test flew the FAI's proposed 2019 sequences (both the P & F) and from these tests Matt Balazs gave feedback to the FAI Rules sub-committee on our findings. A few areas were subsequently changed by the FAI to coincide with our suggestions.
A great time was had by all and F3S is expected to grow as the word filters out that this event is now entrenched in the USA. The 2019 sequences are being finalized by the FAI and will be published on this website when they become official.
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