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ParagliderPast Tasks
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29/04/21
Task Distance: 37 km
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28/04/21
Task Distance: 33 km
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27/04/21
Task Distance: 36 km
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26/04/21
Task Distance: 29 km
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25/04/21
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12 more days to go until the end of the early bird discount
Just 12 more days to go until the end of the early bird discount. Please do make your payment asap. Much appreciated if you could also encourage your fellow pilots in clubs, schools, and other social circles to get their registration and payment done asap.
We're also having a promotion for instructors to bring their newly licensed pilots to enter in the comp and get a 50% discount for the instructor if he/she brings three novices. Or 100% discount for the instructor if he/she brings more than five novices. Special prizes for the best school.
Stay safe and see you soon
Willie, Anton and the rest of the crew.
Event info
Barberton Paragliding Nationals will be held over seven days between 25 April 2021 and 01 May 2021 with no rest days. The 24 April 2021 will be a practice day and normal fees and indemnities apply. Barberton is South Africa's premier winter flying site, as Porterville in the Western Cape is to the free-flying community for summer flying. Also, several South Africa paragliding Nationals have been held in Barberton.
Barberton the ideal place for beginners to travel on their first XC glides but also for hard racing and very technical decision making.
For those new to the sport of paragliding in South Africa, Andrew Smith is a name that is synonomous with our sport. An internationally renowned pilot of great repute and inspiration to many pilots over three decades or more, Andrew touched many lives in his tireless passion for free flight. He is one who pioneered all aspects of paragliding in South Africa, from administration to coaching, mentorship, epic cross-country, and the highest level of competition. It was Andrew's desire for years to compete in Barberton during April which was his birthday month and a month he believed would work really well for a paragliding competition out here. We believe there can be no greater tribute to Andrew other than to grant this wish in celebration of his life.
Local Rules
Local Regulations
1. ENTRY
1.1. The Championships are open to all Member and Associated Member countries of the FAI who may enter any number of competitors not exceeding 50.
2. GENERAL COMPETITION RULES
2.1. REGISTRATION
On arrival, all pilots shall report to the Registration Office to have their documents checked and to receive supplementary regulations and information. The end of the official Registration period is considered to be the official start of the championship. The following are required:
3. REST DAYS
There will be no official rest days.
4. COMPLAINTS AND PROTESTS
Pilots are invited to first settle any disputes with fellow pilots before lodging a complaint.
Should the dispute not be settled, a complaint may be made to the Meet Director or his deputy, by any pilot, in writing, to request a correction. It should be made with the minimum delay and it will be dealt with expeditiously.
If the complainant is not satisfied with the outcome the pilot may make a protest in writing to the Meet Director or his deputy.
The time limit for protests is 4 hours after the publication of the provisional task results or the results of the complaint, except that after the last contest task it is 1 hour. The protest fee is R500. It will be returned if the protest is upheld.
5. TAKE-OFF METHODS
5.1. Foot Launch from hill site. Take-off site is Lone Tree Hill. Details can be found on the Map.
6. RADIO TRANSCEIVERS.
There are only 2 frequencies that can be used during the competition. The first is the Flying and Safety frequency of 141.600 MHz and the second will be the Retrieve and Coordinating frequency of 141.625 MHz. There will be no “team frequencies” and pilots are not allowed to receive information or assistance via any communication. Radio frequencies are meant to be kept open for communication. Only frequencies allocated by the organisers may be used.
7. RETAKE-OFF
A competitor will be allowed a second re-launch to attempt the task within the stated take-off period. A failed take-off attempt or safety problem arising immediately after take-off which results in a landing will not count as one of the permitted number of take-off attempts. However, the pilot's take-off time will be taken from the time of the first take-off attempt if a ground start is specified. A re-launch pilot will not take priority over other pilots who have not yet launched at all. All pilots wishing to use the retake-off must land in the official “Turkey patch”. The official transport will leave “turkey” 45 minutes before the close of the window.
8. TASK PERIOD.
Times of the window open for take-off and times for the closing of the window, turn points and last landing will be displayed on the Taskboard on take-off. Any window extension policy will also be displayed on the Taskboard. The minimum period of time that the launch window will remain open for the day to be considered valid is 1 minute per pilot. Launch Window Extension Time will be announced at the task briefing and may only be used when the launch has been closed for safety reasons.
9. WIND SPEED
The maximum wind speed in which a task shall be at the discretion of the Meet director and the advice of the Safety committee
Airspace
How to get here
Barberton is located in Mpumalanga province of South Africa about 360 km to the East from Johannesburg. HQ office is located in Golf Course clubhouse in Barberton.
By Plane
The town of Nelspruit, some 50 km to the north of Barberton, has an international airport with car hire facilities. If you need a transfer please ask the organizers for a shuttle.
It takes about 45 min to fly by local carrier to Nelspruit from Johannesburg (OR TamboInternational Airport) . There are 4-7 flights a day.
Car
It takes about 4 hours to get to Barberton from Johannesburg via N12 and N4 highway.
You can also rent a car in the airport of Nelspruit. It takes 40 min (about 50 km) to get to Barberton from Nelspruit airport by car via R40 highway.
Accommodation
Area Info & Activities
Gallery
Selection and entry fee
The Championships are open to all Members and Associated Member countries of the FAI who may enter any number of competitors not exceeding 120.
The following documents shall be presented during the registration:
- Pilot qualifications
- Evidence of competitor's nationality
- Pilot's valid FAI Sporting Licence
- Receipt for payment of entry fees by the closing date
- Satisfactory evidence of glider airworthiness
- Certificate of Insurance as detail on Entry form
Entry fee
The fee will be R3,500.00 (200 Euro).
Early bird discount before 31 March 2021 is R2,200.00 (150 Euro)
Competing per day : R550
Students and Free Flyers : R100 per day
Vehicle Permits : R1 000 (only 10 available)
Tandem passengers : Transport and Prize giving fee
Tandem Pilots : If helping to fly Barberton guests -- Will be compensated
Registration closes 25 April 2021. No Late entries will be accepted.
Payments can be made to:
B P O
Capitec Bank
Account no: 1634053409
Saving Account
The entry fee includes
- T-shirt,
- map with turn points,
- regular transport up the mountain until 45 min before window closes,
- recovery along roads,
- medics on standby,
- prize-giving meal.
Competition schedule
Saturday, 24 April 2021
09:00 - 17:00 Free flying, Own permit & own transport
16:00 - 19:00 Confirmation of online registration (Registration closes 25 April 2021)
Sunday, 25 April 2021
07:00 - 09:00 Confirmation of online registration
09:00 - 09:30 Briefing and selection of task committee
09:30 Vehicles leave for take-off
11:30 Task briefing for Task 1
12:00 Window opens
15:00 Window closes
18:00 Deadline for LiveTrack24.com upload (Time to run FAI scoring formula)
19:00 Publishing of Provisional results
21:00 Deadline for uploading of backup and fixing of problems (Organisers must be informed)
ASAP Publishing of daily Final results
Monday, 26 April 2021 – Saturday 01 May 2021
09:00 Task committee set the task at the Clubhouse
09:30 Vehicles leave for take-off
11:30 Task briefing for task 2-7
12:00 Window opens
15:00 Window closes
18:00 Deadline for LiveTrack24.com upload (Time to run FAI scoring formula)
19:00 Publishing of Provisional results
21:00 Deadline for uploading of backup and fixing of problems (Organisers must be informed)
ASAP Publishing of daily Final results
Saturday, 01 May 2021
16:00 Deadline for LiveTrack24.com upload (Time to run FAI scoring formula)
19:30 Prize giving and Closing ceremony
Window open and close times are subject to change at task briefing.