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It is with great enthusiasm that we receive the honor of hosting the 17th FAI World Paragliding Championship. Loma Bola, the classic takeoff from the north of Argentina, will be the world spot in November 2021 and the entire local flight community is committed to having a great event.
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Loma Bola is a mountain sports center, focused primarily on paragliders. Over 20 years of experience, we are pioneers in this activity, that it allows us to invite the public to a unique experience, enjoy guided flights and outdoor activities.
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Registration will open on
25/06 00:00 (America/Argentina/Tucuman)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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Medic on takeoff
There will be medical rescue services at launch
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Good phone coverage
The region generally has good phone coverage
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Radio coverage
We will be monitoring radios for your safety whilst you fly
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Live trackers mandatory
Live Tracking is MANDATORY in this event to score. The organiser will provide the trackers.
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Launch Transport
There will be vehicles supplied to take you to launch
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Retrieve included
There will be retrieve vehicles available to return pilots to HQ
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Toilets on takeoff
There are toilets at, or near, the launch
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Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
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Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
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Ballast on takeoff
There will be ballast water available at launch
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Lunch packs
There will be daily lunch packs for pilots
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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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ID Cards
The organisers will give you an ID card with all the essential items listed
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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Party
There will be an organised party during or after the event
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Live music
There will be live music or a DJ at the event
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Free gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
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PWCA Letters
This event awards PWCA letters
Prize funds and scoring categories
- Overall
- Nation
- Female
- MinMax
- Official
Contacts
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General Info
- Valentina Bujazha
- +54 9 3814908465
- valebu2000@gmail.com
Downloads
- Argentina National Tourism Letter
- Team Leaders Map
- Team Leaders and pilots info from 01.11.2021
- Logo World Paragliding Championship
- Some tips for your trip
- Local Regulations Issue 9
- Airspace file
- Team pilots
- LOCAL REGULATIONS
- NAC CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM PDF
- NAC ENTRY FORM DOC
- EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM
- 1st Allocation
- WHERE TO PAY / BANK ACCOUNT
- 2° Allocation V3
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.CompeGPS.wpt
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.GoogleEarth.kml
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.GPX.gpx
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.SeeYou.cup
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.FS.wpt
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.UTM.utm
Event info
It is with great enthusiasm that we receive the honor of hosting the 17th FAI World Paragliding Championship. Loma Bola, the classic takeoff from the north of Argentina, will be the world spot in November 2021 and the entire local flight community is committed to having a great event.
At such a particular time, we are looking forward to the coming months with optimism and we are sure that we will have an excellent championship and that we will be able to receive the best paragliding pilots in the world in the best way.
Welcome to Argentina, welcome to the 17th World Paragliding Championship.
Selection and entry fee
The maximum number of pilots that may be entered by a NAC is 17 including 15 of the same gender.
The maximum number of pilots constituting a national team is 5 including 4 of the same gender.
Eligibility to compete
As per Section 7A 2.2.2, except that except that pilot’s eligibility is checked during the 41 months before the reference date, iso 24. the ranking reference date defining qualification criteria, nation priority table and allocation is July 2021 ranking published on August 1st, 2021.
Exceptions to pilot qualification requirements
As per Section 7A.
Exemption to pilot qualification requirements will be given only under exceptional circumstances.
The Entry fee will be:
€450 per pilot.
€220 per team Leader or assistant.
Team Leaders who are also pilots in the competition will pay only the pilot entry fee.
Documents required at registration
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FAI Sporting Licence
Issued by your local NAC on behalf of the FAI. You cannot normally compete in an FAI event without one. Contact your National Association (NAC)
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National Licence
The organiser requires you to present your National flying licence.
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Signed Application form
You will need to sign an applicaton form at the venue. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Signed Waiver/Release form
You will need to sign a waiver or release document to show you understand the risks. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Experience summary required
The organiser wishes for you to provide a summary of your experience on arrival.
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Identification documents needed
You will need to provide photo ID on arrival. This could be Passport, Driving Licence or National ID, for example.
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Liability Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your liability (3rd party) insurance documents
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Rescue/Medical Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your medical, rescue and repatriation insurance. You can purchase Global Rescue cover from Airtribune
Cancellation Policy
In the event of a pilot withdrawing from the competition before August 31, a full refund will be offered, less €40 for administration costs.
Withdrawing received after this date will not be eligible for a refund except if the withdrawal is linked to the Covid-19 pandemic or at organisers’ discretion in any other case.
If, at any time, a pilot withdraws and is replaced by another from the same country, there is no charge
Prize fund and scoring categories
General schedule
Pilots have to register before October 1 on the organiser website. http://www.lomabola.com.ar/fai-world-paragliding-championship/
A Pratice Fee of €45 will be paid cash for the 3 days. The Pratice Fee includes transportation to take-off, live-trackers, assistance at take-off, retrieve, lunch packs (?), on-site emergency rescue and first aid medical service.
If a practice day is cancelled, €15 will be reimbursed cash.
The Meet Director or his assistant will brief on specific flying areas, but no task will be set. Retrieval will take place according to a predetermined time, axis and/or location.
Use of the organisers’ live-trackers is mandatory.
The Meet Director or his assistant will brief on specific flying areas, but no task will be set.
Retrieval will take place according to a predetermined time, axis and/or location.
Use of the organisers’ Live Trackers is mandatory.
October 28th to 30th
09:00 Weather and safety briefing
09:30 Transportation to take-off. Live-trackers pick-up
18:00 Deadline for the return of live-trackers to the HQ
Championships days
October 31
09:00 - 18:00 Registration
18:00 - 19:00 Team Leaders’ Briefing
19:00 - 20:00 Mandatory Safety Briefing
20:00 - 21:00 Opening Ceremony
21:00 Welcome Dinner
November 1st
Official Training Day
November 2nd to 12th
Contest Flying Days
November 13th
10:00 Prize & Closing Ceremony
The hours are subject to change.
Any changes before the start of the competition will be posted on the website or/and will be communicated in an appropriate way.
After the start of the competition, changes will be announced by the Meet Director at the pilots’ briefing. They will be posted on the official board at headquarters or sent to all pilots (SMS, email, Telegram).
Daily schedule
08:15 Headquarters open
08:30 Team Leaders’ Briefing
09:15 Task and Safety Committee meetings
09:45 Transportation to take off
11:30 Pilots’ briefing
12:00 Take-off window opens
15:00 Scoring office opens
20:00 Deadline for returning live-trackers
21:00 Provisional results
The daily schedule is subject to change.
Any changes to the schedule before the start of the competition will be posted on the website.
After the start of the competition, changes will be announced by the Meet Director at the pilots’ briefing or sent to all pilots (SMS, email, Telegram.)
Accommodation and Activities
OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS – Howard Johnson Hotel Yerba Buena
Av. Aconquija 1136 (4107) Yerba Buena, Tucumán
0381-43175000 / 4256370
reservas@hjyerbabuena.com.ar
www.hjyerbabuena.com
How to get here
Av. Aconquija 1136 (4107) Yerba Buena, Tucumán
0381-43175000 / 4256370
reservas@hjyerbabuena.com.ar
www.hjyerbabuena.com
Av. Aconquija 1136, T4107 Yerba Buena, Tucumán, Argentina
Yerba Buena Argentina
Plane
To get to San Miguel de Tucuman from Ezeiza International Airport you can take a taxi or a bus to the city of Buenos Aires and then go to the Retiro bus terminal or take a flight at the Jorge Newbery airport to San Miguel de Tucuman.
Ezeiza International Airport "Ministro Pistarini"
Lt. Highway. General Ricchieri Km 33.5 - (B1802EZE) Buenos Aires.
Phone: (54 11) 5480 2500
Jorge Newbery Airport
Av Rafael Obliged S / n, 1425 Buenos Aires
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Phone: 011 5480-2500
Benjamin Matienzo International Airport
Gallo Delfin S / N, San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán
Phone: 0381 426-5072
Bus
Bus Station of Tucumán
Av JB Terán 250, San Miguel de Tucuman - Tucuman
Taxi
In San Miguel de Tucuman.
If you will arrive by land to the Bus Station of Tucumán where you can take a taxi to the HQ for about $120 AR (US $86).
If you took a plane, arrive at the Benjamin Matienzo International Airport. There you can take a taxi to the HQ with a value of about $250 Argentines (US $17).
Downloads
- Argentina National Tourism Letter
- Team Leaders Map
- Team Leaders and pilots info from 01.11.2021
- Logo World Paragliding Championship
- Some tips for your trip
- Local Regulations Issue 9
- Airspace file
- Team pilots
- LOCAL REGULATIONS
- NAC CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM PDF
- NAC ENTRY FORM DOC
- EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM
- 1st Allocation
- WHERE TO PAY / BANK ACCOUNT
- 2° Allocation V3
Waypoint files
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.CompeGPS.wpt
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.GoogleEarth.kml
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.GPX.gpx
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.SeeYou.cup
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.FS.wpt
- 17th-world-paragliding-championship-tucuman-argent.UTM.utm
Organizers
S 26º 49,333´ – W 65º 22,080´.
S 26º 49,333´ – W 65º 22,080´.
Contacts
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General Info
- Valentina Bujazha
- +54 9 3814908465
- valebu2000@gmail.com
Socials
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Tasks and results
Task 1
03 Nov, 2021
62.9 km — Race to goal
Task 3
06 Nov, 2021
70.3 km — Race to goal
Task 4
07 Nov, 2021
70.5 km — Race to goal
Task 5
08 Nov, 2021
55.3 km — Race to goal
Task 6
11 Nov, 2021
55.7 km — Race to goal
Task 7
12 Nov, 2021
81.8 km — Race to goal