F3B High-Launch Event in Emmen

Where there are updrafts, there must also be downdrafts nearby; thus, despite a flawless takeoff, many competitors found the ground closing in menacingly on them as soon as they completed their turn.

A certain stagnation was evident in model design, and only the young Probst from Lucerne flew a model equipped with air brakes. Fredi Schenk used his new, self-built 70-cm system. This frequency band undoubtedly offers interesting possibilities, especially for glider pilots.

Hanspeter Senn deservedly won the championship; his third flight, in particular, was impressive with its precise maneuvers and elegant flight pattern. The runners-up, Toni Zehnder and Ruedi Baumgartner, also executed beautiful flights. Finally, a special thank you to MG Lucerne, whose highly efficient organization of the field ensured that the competition ran smoothly. Rolf Girsberger

1. Wagner Lukas Basilisk 1050
2. Spahr Erich Biel 1050
3. Neuenschwander Frank Bern 1045
4. Longo Silvano N.châtel 990
5. Studer Peter Geneva 985
6. Cicurel Ronald Lausanne 840
7. Pfister Robert Romont 810
8. Studer Edouard Geneva 800
9. Schwarzentrub Willy Biel 795
10. Rollier François Neuchâtel 770
11. Corsenca Paul Lausanne 695
12. Borel, Denis Neuchâtel 680
13. Maag, Hermann Zurich 605
14. Bracher, Rudi Zurich 560
15. Rubin Rolf Bern 555
16. Reichenbach Armin Zurich 510
17. Haenzi Robert Basilisk 490
18. Raetzo Paul Romont 400
19. Hadorn Rudolf Bern 380
20. Haenzi D./Schaefer H. Basilisk 360
21. Deillon André Romont 270
22. Beetschen Claude Lausanne 110