Due to the new technologies most planes were lighter than 55 grams. Low weight allows pilots to fly very slowly and naturally such flying styles require more time for completing pattern sequences. For example, a few years ago when completing very similar pattern sequences only two and a half to three minutes was required. Now it takes about four to five minutes. So the competition with the same amount of pilots and the usual number of rounds (four preliminary and three final rounds) was simply not possible with 48 pilots in one weekend. The organisers decided to reduce the amount of rounds; there were just three preliminary rounds and only two final rounds. In the Aeromusical class rounds were cut to just one preliminary and one final round. There was a similar situation with Friday's practise flights; each pilot was allowed only two practise flights. This problem will be solved by the time the next World Championships are staged, as more days are planned. Overall the organisers did a great job by preparing and running this big event. We are sure the small details will be fixed and Strasbourg will be proud to host the next F3P World Championships in 2017.
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