The new champion Vadon Damien greets all the runner ups before receiving the winner’s trophy. Seen on the podium were Marcin Skalik (2) of Poland, Boleslaw Radomski (3) of Poland, Michal Wieczorek (4) of Poland, Krzysztof Skretowicz (5) of Poland, Krzysztof Wieczorek (6) of Poland, Robert Verbancic (7) of Slovenia, Lubos Hajek (8) of Czech Republic, Tomas Rajdl (9) of Czech Republic and Zbigniew Chrzaszcz (10) of Poland.
The 22nd WPFC 2015 competition ended Thursday, but there was a ‘final stage’ Friday. Actually two events because the main event – the official Price Giving Ceremony – was scheduled to the evening at 6 pm. So, for a change, all participants went on an excursion by bus to the island Fur north of Skive. Taking the small ferry to the beautiful and somewhat laid back atmosphere the trip went to the local mini brewery Fur Bryghus with a guided tour of the premises, and a suitable taste of the liquids, also involving a lunch. Also, the tour went to the Fur Museum and notably the local mo-clay pits that display a stunning record of the geological history of the area.
In the evening participants gathered at the Hotel Strandtangen for the Price Giving Ceremony. Among the honoured guests were the Mayor for Skive, Peder Christian Kirkegaard, and FAI General Aviation Commission President Jean-Pierre Delmas who attended the event for three days.
No doubt about it. A proud Mauri Halinen triumphs with the landing trophy
The final results were made public already Thursday – shortly after the completion of the final navigation stage, the RED Route. The most prestigious price – the individual championship – is based on results of 2 of the 3 navigation stages and the result of the landings. This makes all predictions uncertain, but the computers fortunately were able to handle the final standings without any margin of error. At the end of the day it came as a surprise to many that French pilot Vadon Damien was in fact able to refer all the also very capable pilots from Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia to secondary positions.
Please check the picture gallery below for a visual account of the ceremony.
For the total list of results please see the results pages.
The final and very important event was the announcement of the next – the 23rd WPFC. This was made by FAI General Aviation Commission President Jean-Pierre Delmas, and the event will be hosted for the first time by Spitzerberg in Austria in 2017.
The winners of the individual WPFC 2015. Seen from left, Marcin Skalik (2) of Poland, Damien Vadon of France, and Boleslaw Radomski of Poland.
The new champion Vadon Damien greets all the runner ups before receiving the winner’s trophy.
Seen on the podium were Marcin Skalik (2) of Poland, Boleslaw Radomski (3) of Poland, Michal Wieczorek (4) of Poland, Krzysztof Skretowicz (5) of Poland, Krzysztof Wieczorek (6) of Poland, Robert Verbancic (7) of Slovenia, Lubos Hajek (8) of Czech Republic, TomasRajdl (9) of Czech Republic and Zbigniew Chrzaszcz (10) of Poland.
Damien Vadon was comgratulated by the FAI General Aviation Commission President, Jean-Pierre Delmas – both from France.
The winner’s trophy was presented to Damien Vadon of France by Competition Director Allan Hansen.
The best national team by a very safe margin was Poland – here receiving the proof. Seen holding the award sculpture from right is Michal Wieczorek, Marcin Skalik and the now former individual champion Boleslaw Radomski.
The top three national teams of the WPFC 2015. At the centre is the Polish team with s Michal Wieczorek, Marcin Skalik and the now former individual champion Boleslaw Radomski – and team managerŁukasz Pawlak. 1st runner up is the Czech Republic with the three best pilots: Lubos Hajek, Tomas Rajdl and David Cerny – and team mangager Miloš Fiala.
The top three national teams of the WPFC 2015. At the centre is the Polish team with s Michal Wieczorek, Marcin Skalik and the now former individual champion Boleslaw Radomski – and team managerŁukasz Pawlak. 1st runner up is the Czech Republic with the three best pilots: Lubos Hajek, Tomas Rajdl and David Cerny – and team mangager Miloš Fiala. Seen right is the French top-3 with Damien Vadon,
Patrick Bats and
Sébastien Richard – with team manager Bertrand de Greff
Chief Judge Andrzej Osowski of Poland announces the winners of competion.
The price for the best landing team consisting of the three best results from one nation, went to the Czech Republic. Seen with the so-called Kiwi award are Tomas Rajdl Tomas, David Cerny and Jiri Jakes.
Mauri Halinen of Finland seen admiring the beautiful bird trophy as proof of his stunning victory in the landing competition.
Competition Director Allan Hansen presents the extra price – a DiMaggio vase to the landing competition winner, Mauri Halinen of Finland
No doubt about it. A proud Mauri Halinen triumphs with the landing trophy
The silverware for the best young pilot went to Marcin Skalik from Poland. He actually came an impressive second in the total individual result – with a very narrow margin of two points after the winner. It may be argued that he was born with a certain talent – his father also came second in the championship held in Skive in 26 years earlier…
Marcin Skalik of Poland came second in the indivudual contest – and the best in the navigation contest. The visual proof – a rather impressive sword – was presented by Vagn Jensen
The award for the best female pilot went to Esther Rimensberger from Switzerland.
FAI General Aviation Commission President Jean-Pierre Delmas addressing the pilots and announcing the 23rd WPFC to be arranged by Spitzerberg in Austria in 2017.
Although 26 years have passed since the first world championship in Skive, 16 of the ‘crew’ from then also attended this time. They were all rewarded with a gift from Skive Municipality, presented by Mayor Peder Christian Kirkegaard, seen left. Among the 16 was Jury Member Peter Grist, England, seen right. Also present at the presentation was Vagn Jensen, now Honorary President of GAC, and the Competition Director in 1989
The traditional young medal girls were replaced by a an even younger medal boy – the son of Karen and Ivar Mathisen-Hansen, valued pilot and info desk manager at the event.
