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Event info
The 16th Big Spring National Series, site of the 2007 World Hang Gliding Championship, the finest cross country hang gliding competition site in the US. Big Tasks (world records), smooth thermals, unrestricted landing areas, easy retrieval on multiple roads, consistent cumulus development at 1 PM, air conditioned head quarters, hanger for setup, free water and ice cream, welcome dinner, live tracking, many drivers available, strong safety record, highest pilot satisfaction rating.
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Big Spring, one of the best cross country hang gliding competition flying sites in the world, is located in the Texas panhandle, USA. We usually fly big distances every day at Big Spring so be prepared physically.
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Prize funds and scoring categories
- Open Class
- Sport Class
- Swift Class
Contacts
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Meet Director
- Belinda Boulter
- 863 206 7707
- belinda@davisstraub.com
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Meet Organizer
- Davis Straub
- 863 207 2634
- davis@davisstraub.com
Downloads
- Big Spring Air Space
- Waivers.zip
- USHPA Rulebook
- FAI General Section Sporting Code
- Local Rules
- CIVL Section 7A Sporting Code
- Pilot Responsibilites
- Load waypoints and set route
- AIrspace, Open Air format text file
- Goals
- PIlot Aerotow Check List
- Risk Mianagement Plan
- CIVL Sporting Code - common
- Pilot Briefing Content
Event info
The 16th Big Spring National Series, site of the 2007 World Hang Gliding Championship, the finest cross country hang gliding competition site in the US. Big Tasks (world records), smooth thermals, unrestricted landing areas, easy retrieval on multiple roads, consistent cumulus development at 1 PM, air conditioned head quarters, hanger for setup, free water and ice cream, welcome dinner, live tracking, many drivers available, strong safety record, highest pilot satisfaction rating.
Also easy airport access to Midland-Odessa airport, inexpensive accommodations, plentiful infrastructure (restaurants), great community support, superb meet director.
Practice, Check-in and Welcome on Saturday, August 4th.
Live tracking with Flymaster trackers provided.
The competition is USHPA and CIVL sanctioned so USHPA NTSS and CIVL WPRS points will be awarded
Maximum 80 (60 class 1) pilots.
Helpful Instructions: http://ozreport.com/2018BigSpringhelpful.php
Payment here: http://ozreport.com/2018BigSpringpay.php
The easy way to do waivers: http://ozreport.com/onlinewaivers.php
Waivers: http://ozreport.com/waivers.php
Selection and entry fee
Entry fee $250, Aerotow fee - $450 - due at check-in
Flex wing, Sport Class, and Rigid wing classes.
Your waivers and payment here: http://ozreport.com/2018BigSpringpay.php
After the registration please follow your status on Pilots' page.
Here is the list of statuses and conditions:
Waiting list – Registered and not yet received signed waivers and medical forms nor payment. There is no actual waiting List.
Waiting for payment – Registered and received signed waivers and medical form but not payment.
Missing Requirements – Registered and received payment but we have not received correct signed waivers and medical form.
Confirmed – Registered and received signed waiver and medical form and payment. You are in the competition.
Prize fund and scoring categories
Daily prizes are given out from the sponsors.
Entry fees kept low instead of offering prize money.
General schedule
In order to fly you must have completed check-in with Belinda Boulter in person and paid Lori Brown for your tows.
Check-in 9 am to noon, 1 pm to 4 pm, airport terminal
https://goo.gl/maps/zr11VQKfYEJ2
Launch open for practice flights 1 pm to 2 pm, 4 pm to 5 pm
Welcome Dinner, hosted by the Big Spring Convention and Visitors Bureau 7:30 pm, Dora Roberts Center, Comanche Lake Park
https://goo.gl/maps/cExqGd8pbe72
Daily schedule
Pilot briefing subsequent days - 11 AM
Launch normally open between noon and 1 o'clock
Start window normally 2 PM
In previous years launch open and start were often later.
Accommodation and Activities
Accommodations: http://ozreport.com/accommodations.php
More here: http://ozreport.com/pub/images/BigSpringHotelInformationTripAdvisorOrder.pdf
How to get here
Big Spring is in central Texas on the south end of the panhandle. The airport is on the west side of town. Go to the airport terminal.
Big Spring, TX 79720, USA
Big Spring, Texas United States
Plane
The nearest international airport is in Dallas.
Downloads
- Big Spring Air Space
- Waivers.zip
- USHPA Rulebook
- FAI General Section Sporting Code
- Local Rules
- CIVL Section 7A Sporting Code
- Pilot Responsibilites
- Load waypoints and set route
- AIrspace, Open Air format text file
- Goals
- PIlot Aerotow Check List
- Risk Mianagement Plan
- CIVL Sporting Code - common
- Pilot Briefing Content
Waypoint files
Organizers
Contacts
-
Meet Director
- Belinda Boulter
- 863 206 7707
- belinda@davisstraub.com
-
Meet Organizer
- Davis Straub
- 863 207 2634
- davis@davisstraub.com
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Tasks and results
Task 1
06 Aug, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 119.8 km — Race to goal
Task 1
06 Aug, 2018
Class 1, Class 2, Class 5 — 254.9 km — Race to goal
Task 2
07 Aug, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 111.5 km — Race to goal
Task 2
07 Aug, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 95.6 km — Race to goal
Task 2
07 Aug, 2018
Class 2 — 106.5 km — Race to goal
Task 3
08 Aug, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 149.1 km — Race to goal
Task 3
08 Aug, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 81.3 km — Race to goal
Task 3
08 Aug, 2018
Class 2 — 107.4 km — Race to goal