Did you know that the Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders are only two points behind Open Class bronze? posted: Aug 4th, 2011 Round 6 is almost complete in both 4way events. The videos of the top four teams in the 4way Open class in Round 5 are now available, and they feature two different races. Aerodyne Aerokart extended the lead over NMP-PCH Hayabusa to three points, while Paratec-Saar and Sky Panthers Barkli kept the same distance to each other - one single point.
This changed in Round 6 when the Germans won the round by two points and have the 1-point lead now. They are in sole bronze medal position, which is a big surprise. It is far from over though, and another Russian team is charging very strongly. Gradient... (more)
Did you know that a boarding call interfered with a Brit Chicks NSL Talk? posted: Aug 4th, 2011 It was a slow start at the World Cup 2011 this morning. Thick fog after yesterday's rain did not allow an early morning takeoff. The first boarding calls came around 11 AM.
The weather situation still required the meet management's full attention since there were clouds that made spotting more difficult than on Tuesday. However, the planes are in the air now, and the host is working hard to catch up after losing almost the whole Wednesday.
The NSL News was preparing a new NSL Talk session with the popular Brit Chicks 8way team when a boarding call interfered with the plan. The UK team had... (more)
Did you know that Jan Klapka turned a weather meet into a Sportflight indoor competition? posted: Aug 3rd, 2011 The World Cup 2011 surely takes and deserves all the NSL News attention this week. There are too many stories to cover it all while being in Germany. Many follow-up stories and a lot of information is still waiting for the online audience in the near future.
Other events were and are also happening while the NSL News reports live from Saarlouis-Duren. One of those other events was an indoor competition that was actually not on the NSL Calendar of Events this year. Jan Klapka, director of the 4-way league in the Czech Republic, informed the NSL News that his outdoor competition was completely... (more)
Did you know that the German teams find themselves in an unusual situation? posted: Aug 3rd, 2011 The polls for the 4way events at the World Cup 2011 are now closed, as well. As in 8way (France - USA - Russia), it was supposed to be a race between three teams, Aerokart Aerodyne, NMP-PCH Hayabusa and Sky Panthers Barkli. As in 8way, the audience was favoring the team that is currently in 2nd place. As in 8way, the race is still wide open. Finally, as in 8way, the team that was offered in the polls as a 3rd option for the top spot is actually in a battle for the 3rd place with an underdog coming from below. (more)
Did you know that the UK delegation is the cheerleader of the World Cup 2011? posted: Aug 3rd, 2011 Round 3 in 8way is not complete yet, but the host managed to get several teams in the air before it was time for the next weather hold. Three teams also completed their third round in the female 4way category. It has continued this way for the whole day so far, as the host is trying to use every opportunity to get some more scores on the board.
In the meantime, the next video clip has been uploaded, and it is a colorful one, literally. The flags of all participating nations and the blue and sunny skies matched well for the celebration of the international skydiving community. The NSL-TV camera... (more)
Did you know that the Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders are only two points behind Open Class bronze?
Did you know that a boarding call interfered with a Brit Chicks NSL Talk?
Did you know that Joey Jones, Marin Ferré, Andy Delk and Gary Smith attended the first Coaches Corner?
Did you know that Jan Klapka turned a weather meet into a Sportflight indoor competition?
Did you know that the German teams find themselves in an unusual situation?
Did you know that the UK delegation is the cheerleader of the World Cup 2011?