US Open Paragliding.pdf

United States, near Chelan
Sanctioned by: National Aeronautic Association Of The Usa
Organizers: The Cloudbase Foundation, USHPA, Northwest Paragliding
Contact: Matt Senior, Meet Director ([email protected])

Programme

June 25: Practice Day, Registration, and Mandatory Pilots Meeting
June 26 - July 02: Competition Days
July 02: Awards Ceremony and Closing Party

Scoring Categories

Ladies Sport Class
Sport Overall
Ladies
Open

Selection and Requirements

Maximum 130 pilots
Automatic Qualification: Top 25 + 5 ladies on NTSS, 33 top-ranked international pilots, 37 USA-based pilots
Required documents: Sporting Licence, Pilots National Licence, Registration document, Signed Assumption of Risk, Summary of Pilot experience, Passport or Photo ID, 3rd Party Insurance, Medical and Rescue insurance

Entry Fees and Services

Entry Fee: $600 USD
Accepted payments: Paypal, Cash, Bank payments
Included services: ID Card, Maps, Toilets at launch, Transport to launch, GPS tracklog download, Live Tracking, Free WiFi, Closing ceremony, Daily Met briefings, Retrieve by organiser, Trackers supplied by the Organiser

Medical Services

Medics on Launch: Yes
Helicopter rescue: Yes
Typical helicopter attendance time: 30-60 minutes

Live Tracking and Scoring

Live-tracking is mandatory
Scoring formula: GAP2018

Complaints and Protests

Dealt with as per the FAI Sporting Code, Section 7

Local Rules

Competitors responsible for knowing and abiding by USHPA and local rules
Failure to attend mandatory pilot meetings can result in disqualification
Right of way in midair collisions and emergency assistance rules apply
Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in removal from the competition