The competition draw was still a popular topic. Five of the ten rounds have slot switching sequences, and the competition began with two of them. Round 3 does not really bring much relief with another slower and technical sequence.

Judges Jim Rees and Eric Heinsheimer have almost completed the judging of Round 1, and the first scores will be posted soon, together with the first meet videos. Third judge Randy Connell has not made it to DeLand yet after flight cancelations on his way to Florida. Arizona Airspeed is one point ahead of Sky Panthers Barkli after the first competition sequence.