posted Aug 13th, 2008 - It was a rough afternoon in Maubeuge on Tuesday. The teams were jumping, but the conditions were not the best ones. In fact, Meet Director Patrice Girardin even received a warning from the FAI Controller that he sent some loads in too critical conditions. Yes, it was windy, and it still is.

It is almost a fact by now that the meet will not be completed after ten rounds. Patrice Girardin has all teams of all events on stand by at the dropzone, and each jumpable weather situation will be used. From here on, each jump could be the last one of the competition. The teams may consider this in their game plans.

The wind was sometimes so strong that the team village was blown away in pieces, literally. Nathan Polis took a few photos of the damage, and some teams don't have a home any longer today. The other teams accommodated the situation and offered help by sharing space with the homeless teams.

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The NSL News invited the two reigning 4-way world champions on competition site, Gary Smith and Shannon Pilcher of former DeLand Fire, to visit the press room for the next NSL-TV interview. They have one more day to enjoy the current title. Somebody else will take the 4-way sword tomorrow, and it could go back to the USA, this time to Arizona.

Gary Smith and Shannon Pilcher took the time to visit the NSL News yesterday, and it happened at an interesting time. The crowd in the hangar was just watching the live judging of Round 6 in the 4-way Open Class. The two coaches were watching their teams on the screen, Norway Arcteryx (Gary Smith) and Canada Evolution (Shannon Pilcher).

They switched to the DZ-TV screen in the press room as soon as they knew the scores and continued watching the remaining top teams while the NSL News asked a few questions. Topics were the most recent action on the screen, including the teams they are coaching and the remainder of Round 6.

The situation as the reigning 4-way world champions who are not defending the sword was discussed, as well. Finally, the NSL News also wanted to know how the future looks for both world champions - as active competitors. The answers come with the video of the live interview, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Last not least: the Fun Flag is not really flying being in the British tent...

18th FAI World Formation Skydiving Championships 2008
Who will win medals in the 4-way Open Class?	USA - Airspeed Odyssey France - Maubeuge Russia - Sky Panthers Belgium - Hayabusa Defence Norway - Arcteryx Canada - Evolution
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