Did you know that GKXP8 are on the way to new scoring heights? posted: Aug 23rd, 2023 It took a while on Wednesday until the weather situation at the FAI Outdoor World Cup 2023 improved enough to resume the competition. The 4-way teams were finally released for the day, and the 8-way teams were back in action in the afternoon. The 8-way competition will probably be ahead of 4-way at the end of the day.
The NSL News used the available time on Wednesday morning to discuss the first part of the competition in a new NSL Coaches Corner conversation with Solly Williams, Gary Smith and Luc Verstrepen. Together they are probably looking at half of the 4-way field of teams that they have... (more)
Did you know that the Fun Flag found a perfect spot at Skydive Voss? posted: Aug 22nd, 2023 All 4-way teams have completed three rounds on the first competition day of the FAI Outdoor World Cup 2023 in Voss, Norway.
Both French 4-way teams must have liked the sequence of Round 3, where the 4-way Open Class team tied Arizona Airspeed's 26-pointer and the new Nephtys lineup the 20-pointer by XPG4, after a 1-point deduction for the U.S. team.
NMP PCH HayaBusa is back on track after two weak opening rounds with a total of six point deductions for infringements.
Germany's Airbus is holding on to the 5th place and even added another point to the lead in 5th place, despite the very... (more)
Did you know that XPG4 battle with NMP PCH HayaBusa and Qatar Tigers? posted: Aug 22nd, 2023 The first day of competition at the FAI Outdoor World Cup 2023 continued with the weather pattern of the two training days that the NSL News witnessed at Skydive Voss. The situation changes quickly, and the host is perfectly prepared to deal with it.
It was impressive that the 4-way teams were in the middle of Round 3 at noon, despite a few necessary breaks for weather holds. The three Cessna Caravans are in the air whenever the weather situation allows competition rounds, and the Twin Otter will join the action for 8-way competition very soon.
The top of the 4-way leaderboards after the... (more)
Did you know that judge Rogier Carper created a historic competition draw in Voss? posted: Aug 21st, 2023 The official training day began late, and it did not generate the best live training opportunities for the judges. There were not too many scores for the two suggested sequences on the leaderboards that are now presented on a large screen in the middle of the dropzone at Skydive Voss.
Teams were still jumping in the afternoon making their own choices for the preferred sequences until it was time for the competition draw at 8 pm in the evening. However, there were still two scores that caught the attention of the observers after a closer look. France and XPG4 apparently presented videos of the... (more)
Did you know that there is hope that the Fun Flag may fly in Voss? posted: Aug 21st, 2023 The official training day of the FAI Outdoor World Cup 2023 is eventually in full swing. Once again, the daily rain showers had to be waited out before the teams could take off in all jump planes available at Skydive Voss.
It's the day when the judges are warming up for their job. They have selected two sequences that they are testing the technology with, and that they use to become familiar with the videos and the backdrop they can expect to see during the competition. The numbers and letters are identical between 4-way and 8-way teams, while both events have different formations and blocks... (more)
Did you know that it was a very busy training day in Voss? posted: Aug 20th, 2023 The NSL News has successfully transitioned to Skydive Voss in Norway and is set up for the live coverage of the FAI Outdoor World Cup 2023. As usual, the coverage begins with the sightseeing tour of the location where the teams compete for FAI medals.
Skydive Voss was a very busy place on Sunday, There is only one more training day left for the teams to become familiar with the logistics, jump planes and surroundings. Monday is the official training day, and the competition draw will be done in the evening. Round 1 is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
An opening ceremony will follow at the end... (more)