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Bogdan · Nazadnje urejal/a Bogdan 06 Jan 2021 11:49; skupaj popravljeno 3 krat

CIAM meeting awarded both 2021 F1ABC World Championships & F1ABP Junior European Championships to France. It will be held in Moncontour from 14th to 22nd August 2021.

The event will be on the farm fields near St Jean de Sauves, like the 2013 World Championships.

Time keeping will be by students of an engineering college, with the promise that they will be trained before the championships.

The preliminary schedule is
Sat Aug 14: Arrival, registration opening ceremony
Sun Aug 15: Practice and model processing
Mon Aug 16: F1A competition
Tue Aug 17: F1A Junior competition
Wed Aug 18: F1B competition
Thu Aug 19: F1B+ F1P Junior competition
Fri Aug 20: F1C competition
Sat Aug 21: reserve day, awards and closing ceremony, banquet
Sub Aug 22: Departure

There may be World Cup events adjacent to the Championships but these are not yet defined.
Entry fees are €300 for senior competitors and team manager,
€260 for junior competitors and team managers of juniors, €50 helpers, €15 supporters.

Bogdan · Objavljeno: 10 Jun 2020 07:52 Naslov sporočila:

Francoski organiozatorji so najavili, da je bilo potrjeno, da bosta obe prvenstvi v Franciji v 2021 SVETOVNI prvenstvi.
To pomeni, da bo namesto evropskega tam svetovno mladinsko prvenstvo.

French organizers have announced that it has been confirmed that in 2021 both Championships in France wil be WORLD champs.
This means that instead of European there will be World Junior Championships.

Bogdan · Objavljeno: 23 Dec 2020 08:43 Naslov sporočila:

Zanimiva razmišljanja iz SENa 2796/7
Interesting thoughts from SEN 2796/7
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Open letter to F1 sportspeople

From: Ed Carroll

December 20, 2020

Dear F1 Sportspeople,

I have decided to speak out about the COVID 19 situation and planning for our Team Selection Finals and the next Free Flight World Championships.

First of all, if the COVID 19 issues were under control (as they are not at the present), I would have no problem with the finals for team selection being held 16-21 March, 2021.
Second of all, the leadership role in the whole international scene should be taken by Ian and the CIAM leadership to recognize that the COVID 19 issues will not be under control worldwide until vaccinations are in order. In the interest of calm and reason, the World Championships should be postponed at least one year until the USA and the world is in a safer place with respect to the COVID 19 pandemic.

As a scientist with 50+ years of experience in the science of immunology and antibody production, it takes a period of time (4-6 weeks, maybe longer) before immunity begins; as Fauchi says we do not know how the vaccine immune response will roll out on a global scale [how long immunity lasts, if a vaccinated person who is asymptomatic can still transmit the virus] after vaccination to gain any immunity from the disease. I also have a concern that with the virus mutability and the possibility that vaccines will no longer be able to be effective against new variants, we will still not be out the woods. In addition, we don’t know if enough people in the USA and the world will take the vaccine and generate herd immunity.

My other concern is that many of us (as F1 sportspersons) are in a high-risk group for COVID 19 infection because of age, never mind what other mitigating factors of risk might be present individuals.
Look, yesterday there were over 40,000 cases in LA county and there are no ICU beds available. Given what I have said above, I think the best decision is to cancel everything and roll the entire process forward at least one year in cycle. This wipes out the odd/even cycle of WC events, but this is not a big deal. I know France wants to hold the WC as scheduled, but England is now in a new lockdown, can France be far behind?

With best wishes to all for a safe holiday season,
Eddie

Edward J. Carroll, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Mutating

From: john carter

Hi just read latest and notice Ed’s comments .
We in UK hope to select our 2021 world team in April and or May 2021 however as our gov just said with the find of a new mutant strain of covid . it’s out of control ( fact it’s never been under control ?!)
The chance we actually select our team in this time frame is slim I think and then is it real expectation that we can; have a champs in August 2021 I personally do not think so Vaccine the savior will take best part of 2021 to rollout at best I agree reluctantly that best course of action is move the champs back a yr and leave 2021 free to get back to a sense of normality in life .

JC UK
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More Microbes
From: Benjamin Tarcher

Comments regarding Ed's Open letter,

I could not agree more with Ed.
It seems to me that it would be irresponsible for the US to continue to attempt to hold trials for a World Championship in 2021.

The World Champs likely will need to be cancelled and re-scheduled to a safer time!
There are, as Ed outlined, too many unknowns at this point.

I was a freshman micro biology major in 1967. One of the first tasks we had to perform as biology majors was to view live microbes through the large Electron Microscope on campus.
When I looked at the invisible to the eye microbes, I could see that they were reproducing at an astronomical rate. I turned to the TA and stated "we are doomed"! I figured by the time I graduated the entire Laboratory would be filled wall to wall with these microbes and that by our present time, some fifty three years later, there would be no room left on the planet for humans! I guess I was not that far off!!

All kidding aside, I am also thinking that other non F1 contests should also be either cancelled or postponed. I do not know how this would be determined, maybe by NFFS and the AMA, but its worthy of immediate consideration .

I rest my case!

Ben Tarcher

Bogdan · Objavljeno: 23 Dec 2020 08:44 Naslov sporočila:

COVID-19 AND 2021 FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ismet Yurtseven

December 22, 2020

During 2020, the dream of participating in the Free Flight World Championship to be held in France in 2021 was my main power for happiness and resisting against this terrible virus.

When I read the letters about the cancellation/postponement suggestions of World Championships, I felt very bad.

I am not an expert about the viruses and vaccines. From the perspective of an engineer, I totally agree with the reasons given for the cancellation/postponement suggestions.

On the other hand, my feelings say we need to give a chance for vaccination against Covid-19. We have some more time for final decision. If the organizator accepts, the final decision can be given in April 2021.

I wish healthy days, happy days, flying our free flight models again together.

With my deepest respects,

Ismet Yurtseven

Bogdan · Objavljeno: 23 Dec 2020 08:46 Naslov sporočila:

More from SEN 2798
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Reluctant

From:Stuart Darmon

Roger,
I have to say I reluctantly agree with the guys calling for the 2021 Champs to be postponed and the odd- year cycle abandoned. Nobody thinks this is ideal, or easy to do (especially for the organisers in France), but this is a bona fide emergency and we need to react as such. Firstly, even if the pandemic can be bought under control next year, which as Ed says, is not a given, we won't know for sure until it's too late to plan properly. Most of the world's FF community have done little competitive flying for a year. The best case scenario is rushed team selection and a champs organised on the back foot. Is this really befitting to an event of this status? We may be desperate to get back to normal, but let's not lose track of what 'normal' looks like.

Meanwhile, there's always electron microscope nostalgia! When I was an undergraduate ours required the specimens to be coated in electron- dense metal such as gold, which cramped their style a fair bit...even then, we could only use the thing at night when the vibration from traffic was at a minimum. Happy days.
Stuart
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Contrary

From:Michael Achterberg

Merry Christmas to all.

I respectfully disagree.. I believe we should pick our team as see what happens with the Virus.. There wont be a miracle disappearance of the Virus by August..But it may be well contained. Most of people will be vaccinated in the US. The projections are the same in Europe.. Now, that being said the Virus will be around for a long time in the world.. Do we stop everything for years more to wait for there to be No cases?? My opinion is No. For the most part we are a bunch of dinosaurs and the age of those being vaccinated first will be older groups more susceptible to the Virus.

Since that is the design setup for vaccination proto call there seems to be little reason to not hold the Finals and attend WC. We still must wear a mask we around people but we are outside in wide open spaces. The problem will be when at our rooms or riding to the field. We have to be smart and just wear our masks. If we all are vaccinated and wear masks in appropriate situations all should be safe and we can do what we enjoy agsin this coming year. Just my opinion. Hope all are well and everyone lives are better this coming year.

Take care and be safe.
Thermals again.
Michael Achterberg, the Dino

Bogdan · Objavljeno: 24 Dec 2020 10:45 Naslov sporočila:

More from SEN 2800

No Panic

From: Sergey Makarov

I absolute agree with Ismet, no panic:
"we need to give a chance for vaccination against Covid-19. We have some more time for final decision. If the organizator accepts, the final decision can be given in April 2021 by CIAM."
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Lost Juniors ?

From: Bob Stalick

Lost in the discussion about the World Champs is the situation with the Juniors. They qualified to fly in the JrWCh which was to be held in Romania in 2020.The event was then relocated to France for 2021. The US Junior team is selected, but if postponed another year, many of them will "age out" unless they are granted another extension.I am not suggesting the WCh make a special arrangements or exceptions for Juniors so they can fly in 2021, but I want the discussion of the World Champs to not forget these young fliers either.

Bob Stalick

Bogdan · Objavljeno: 31 Jan 2021 15:51 Naslov sporočila:

2021 FAI Junior World Championships, Aug 14-21, Moncontour (FRA), F1ABP

2021 FAI World Championships, Aug 14-21, Moncontour (FRA), F1ABC

Bulletin N°1 -

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Important:
For taking care of the evolution of the Covid-19 situation, the organiser will decide an eventual cancellation / postponement of these championships by no later than May 15th, 2021.
Please, be aware of that date for purchase of air flight tickets and reservations of accommodations.
The return of Preliminary Entry Forms are requested by April 15th 2021 to aid the decision making process.
THANKS in advance for your cooperation.

Important:
Selon l'évolution de la situation Covid-19, l'organisateur décidera d'une éventuelle annulation / report de ces championnats au plus tard le 15 mai 2021.
Veuillez noter cette date pour l'achat de billets d'avion et les réservations d'hébergement.
Le retour des formulaires d'inscription préliminaire est demandé avant le 15 avril 2021 pour faciliter le processus de prise de décision.
MERCI d'avance pour votre coopération.

Bogdan · Objavljeno: 22 Feb 2021 12:20 Naslov sporočila:

CIAM Bureau message

Dear friends,

CIAM Bureau members met via zoom on Saturday February 6 and discussed the current situation with COVID-19 pandemic and after evaluation we decided the following:

For CIAM Plenary Meeting

For the time being it is not possible even to think to schedule a face-to-face meeting. The Plenary is going to happen on May 8th, via zoom again and in a similar way this was organized last year.

Soon a detailed plan including the various technical meetings program will be announced by the office. The agenda will follow.

CIAM President is in touch with FAI President, FAI Secretary General, the Office and the rest of the Airsports Commissions Presidents so to find solutions for CIAM activities, but also to have a similar approach for addressing the issues.
For the moment it is not necessary or required but in case there is such a need, CIAM Bureau will ask an extraordinary authorization from the delegates to handle all CIAM matters.

For First Category events

The situation is evaluated on case by case basis. We know from the reports, that almost everywhere restrictions are applied but not all over of the world are the same. Unfortunately, there are delays in vaccinations and according to the estimations the percentage of the vaccinated population which will allow the authorities to consider lifting the restrictions will be reached later than estimated. You will find together with this announcement a table with all First Category events. The date when the organizers together with CIAM will finally decide is also included. We have already started contacting the organizers and this will happen with all of them so to decide the best possible option for each event. We are also considering the messages we are receiving from the NACs and we are listening carefully their concerns or suggestions. We all know that the situation is not easy. It is not only the pandemic which is causing a lot of problems, but due to the pandemic in many occasions our life and priorities have changed.

All the decisions will be announced on time. The S/C chairmen are working with the members of their S/C’s for the best available option for every case.

For Second Category events

Due to the current situation in almost all countries where CIAM events are planned, CIAM Bureau unanimously agrees to extend the suspension of the World Cup ranking until May 10, 2021. CIAM Bureau will evaluate the situation and the facts available, beginning of April. A new update on this matter has to be expected before the scheduled Plenary and definitely there is going to be a discussion during the Plenary.
As long as this is feasible, there might be Open International events organized instead.
The calendar as published on the web still has some missing events. Due to the modifications recently applied to the system in order to handle the number of events carried forward from 2020, we still have to do some more checks. There is no reason to worry about this and of course depending on the decision we will take, a similar policy like the one we implemented for 2021 will also be in place.
We would like to thank all the CIAM community for their understanding during this difficult period and of course their contribution and support to our efforts. Our priority is to keep staying safe.

Kind regards

Antonis Papadopoulos

CIAM President

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According to the attached document decision date for the continuation of Championships for F1ABC Senior and F1ABP Junior World Championships in France is 15 May.

Bogdan

Following indications from France that 2021 Championships will not be held in August, CIAM is preparing new plan for events in the following years, returning to normal schedule.

Glede na namige iz Francije, da se letošnja prvenstva v avgustu ne bodo izvedla, CIAM pripravlja načrt za tekmovanja v prihodnjih letih, s katerim se vrača običajen razpored.

Bogdan

Objava organizatorjev SP 2021 v Franciji
News from organizers of WCh 2021 in France
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Malheureusement nous sommes en mesure de vous annoncer aujourd’hui que nos championnats du Monde Seniors F1ABC et Juniors F1ABP n’auront pas lieu au mois d’Aout prochain à cause de la pandémie qui sévit encore au niveau mondial. Cela occasionne des impossibilités de voyager à de nombreuses nations ainsi qu’un coût d’organisation trop élevé pour à ce jour seulement 22 équipes pré-inscrites. Pour la CIAM ce faible chiffre ne peut faire un championnat représentatif.
Nous avons donc demandé à reporter notre candidature en 2023 pour un championnat du Monde Senior F1ABC et Europe Juniors F1ABP afin de reprendre un cycle normal. La décision sera prise Samedi prochain.
Nous sommes tristes de ne pas pouvoir vous accueillir mais nous sommes tous en bonne santé donc c’est le principal.

Unfortunately, we are able today to announce you that our championships F1ABC and F1ABP are postponed/canceled.
All members of the sub-committee have received a mail this morning with the Ciam’s decisions.
Covid-19 uncertainties continue to be present all over the world and international travel are complicated but also the important cost for the organisation with only 22 countries who have sent their PEF. CIAM considers that it will not be representative championships (about 40 countries usually).
We are so sad to not be able to welcome you on our french lands, hope in 2023... we will know next Saturday !

Take care of you !
VLM organising team

Na žalost danes lahko sporočimo, da se naša svetovna prvenstva za seniorje v F1ABC in mladince v F1ABP v avgustu odpovedani/prestavljeni zaradi epidemije, ki še vedno divja po vsem svetu. To onemogoča potovanje v številne države in previsoke organizacijske stroške za samo 22 vnaprej registriranih ekip do danes. Za CIAM ta nizka številka ne more predstavljati reprezentativnega prvenstva.
Zato smo prosili za odložitev kandidature na leto 2023 za svetovno prvenstvo F1ABC za seniorje in evropsko prvenstvo mladincev F1ABP, ko bi nadaljevali z običajnim ciklusom. Odločitev bo sprejeta prihodnjo soboto.
Žalostni smo, da vas ne moremo sprejeti, vendar smo vsi dobrega zdravja, zato je to glavno.

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