Yeah the russians seem to be unbeatable, because they got the most chances to train this few specific exercises. If i'm not wrong this competition is first hand a question of money, support and time, but founded of course on good pilot skills. OK, not unconventional in this world
Sorry to say in respect, not a fair and really open competition for me and sure the reason for the irreducible interest and participators. The FAI should stop it or improve the show. A "Helicopter Junior World Champion" in the FAI annuals out of only 4 pilots from 2 countries is crazy and not in line with the impressive FAI history and sense with hundred member countries.
Dennis, i hope you will solve your insurance trouble! All the best