Did you know that Pete Allum and Thomas Hughes discussed the draw before Round 1? posted: Apr 2nd, 2011 Round 1 is in progress, and the first videos of competition rounds will be uploaded soon. Before the competition began, the NSL-TV camera captured the opening ceremony where host Paul Mayer welcomed the teams and competitors.
Then the competition draw was handed out, and Round 3 brings the sequence of only random formations. Other than that, the draw seems to be an average one, maybe even more on the slower side. Thomas Hughes compared it to the Shamrock Showdown 2011 during a brief NSL Talk with Pete Allum before Round 1.
The teams went straight to work after receiving the competition draw,... (more)
Did you know that NSL-TV features live action of yesterday's official training session? posted: Apr 2nd, 2011 Well, the dive pool changes demonstrated by XL yesterday were not accepted for the World Challenge 2011 and have little chances to make the official way into the IPC rules. Andy Delk and Josh Hall are both in good health and ready for the meet, even though they really wiped out quite well in the FlowHouse. The Fools Day is over, and things get more serious on April 2nd.
NSL-TV put together another clip after the XL demonstration and before the teams were done with the official practice sessions. It begins with a few scenes in the prep area where the teams get ready for their flying sessions.... (more)
Did you know that XL presented the latest IPC dive pool changes during the official training? posted: Apr 1st, 2011 It all began at the FlowHouse where Arizona Airspeed and XL members enjoyed their Friday afternoon. Airspeed was done with the training, while XL would go back into the flying chamber for the official training session. XL had completed approx. 1.5 hours of training in the past few days and used every minute to get ready for the World Challenge 2011.
It became suspicious when Steve Hamilton and Pete Allum were quite secretive when the NSL-TV camera approached them right before the last training session. They had a plan for something that nobody knew about.
Only the XL members apparently knew... (more)
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed trained fast sequences today? posted: Apr 1st, 2011 Arizona Airspeed had a training session late on Friday morning before the World Challenge 2011. It was not the official training session, which begins later this afternoon. That's the time when Bodyflight Bedford sets the specific air speed for each team.
Airspeed shared the tunnel time with Perris Jimani, the third US team in the AA Class competition of the World Challenge 2011. SDC Rhythm XP is the second AAA Class team that represents the US 4-way competition.
The video clip includes a freeflying performance by Thomas Hughes, the "King of the Tunnel" when he was working at SkyVenture Orlando... (more)
Did you know that Bodyflight Black Majik is ready for the Rookie Class competition? posted: Apr 1st, 2011 It was a late NSL News arrival at Bodyflight Bedford where the World Challenge 2011 begins Saturday morning. It was great timing though, as one of the Rookie Class teams was just getting ready for a training session, and the NSL-TV camera was ready for the first Reality-TV clip of the World Challenge 2011.
Bodyflight Black Majik consists of Tristan Hampson, Rob Silver, Joey Jones and Paul Mayer. Joey Jones, former 4-way world champion of 2004 with DeLand Majik and veteran coach of many top teams, is not really eligible for the Rookie Class competition.
However, Black Majik has a place in... (more)
Did you know that the Shamrock videos of Round 10 come with the penalty leaderboard? posted: Mar 31st, 2011 The NSL News has arrived at Bodyflight Bedford and sets up for the live coverage of the World Challenge 2011.
In the meantime, the new 2011 database has been added to the NSL Archives, which will now allow updates of the 2011 Calendar of Events with all meet dates. However, this task will have to wait until after the World Challenge.
Also, the Shamrock Showdown 2011 videos of Round 10 have been uploaded and can be reviewed before the World Challenge begins on Saturday morning.
Round 10 brought a happy end for NMP-PCH Hayabusa. The Belgian team was not able to keep up with Arizona Airspeed... (more)
Did you know that Pete Allum and Thomas Hughes discussed the draw before Round 1?
Did you know that NSL-TV features live action of yesterday's official training session?
Did you know that XL presented the latest IPC dive pool changes during the official training?
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed trained fast sequences today?
Did you know that Bodyflight Black Majik is ready for the Rookie Class competition?
Did you know that the Shamrock videos of Round 10 come with the penalty leaderboard?