French Open 2010

In the middle of September (11.-14.11.2010), at the end of the europe season 2010, the french and some international pilots came together for the French Championship and the FAI CAT 2 French Open acro competiton. The competition was held over the gorgeous Lac de Serre Ponçon (Haute-Alps, France), a really beautiful spot surrounded by interesting mountains for flying acro and XC.
For the French Open the pilots got towed up 500 meters over the lake with a funny but working winch system which made us laughing but also screaming. That was also a reason why we couldn‘t make to many runs while we had sunny days and too many competitors to tow.
Anyway, finally we did one complete tasks and a super final with the best 8 which was decided at the beginning of the competition by the judges François Bon (Headjudge), David Soujey and Iris Vogt.

Some of the pilots showed some incredible clean runs

with huge landings. Especially the 17 years old Eliot Nochez (FRA) impressed with his solid skills which brought him on the 2nd Place at the French Championship and on the 4th place at the French Open. Also Cyril Planton, Baptiste Rousset, François Ragolski and Marvin Ogger showed what they are able to perform with their wings and finished on the podium.

Although the organisation didn‘t had to much financial supporting by sponsors, a lot of friendly people helped together and gave their best to make the competitors happy and content. As already mentioned this is a lovely spot for a competition and we hope to see you there next year.

French Open Final Results (Top5)
Cyril Planton / FRA / SOL Super Sonic / 164,0
Marvin Ogger / GER / SOL Super Sonic / 162,4
François Ragolski / FRA / SOL Super Sonic /162,4
Felix Rodriguez / ESP / Ozone FLX.3 / 158,9
Eliot Nochez / FRA / U-Turn Thriller / 154,3

French Championship Final Results (Top5)
Baptiste Rousset / SOL Super Sonic
Eliot Nochez / U-Turn Thriller
Cyril Planton / SOL Super Sonic
François Ragolski / SOL Super Sonic
Jeremy Bailly / Mac Para Bitch