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The Kaapse Buitepos Klub will be hosting the 2021 South African pre PWC, a FAI sanctioned CAT2 event. The seven day event will run from 12 to 18 December 2021, with no rest days. 11 December will be an official practice day; 10 December will be an unofficial practice day.
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Porterville located in the South West of South Africa, in about 90 km from the Atlantic ocean, and 120 km North East of Cape Town. It offers a nice mixture of thermal and dynamic flying, offering big distance flights possible on the ridge and in the flats.
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Registration will open on
09/12 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
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Helicopter rescue
The region supports helicopter rescues
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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. You must provide your own livetracker.
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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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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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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 - CCC
- Performance - EN D
- Sport - EN C
- Intermediate - EN B
- Ladies
- Novice
- Nationals
Contacts
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Organisateur
- Flo Sexton
- +27 74 293 3373
- sextonflo@wanadoo.fr
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Organisateur
- Colin Buckley
- +27 83 597 6019
- colinbuckley1969@gmail.com
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Safety officer
- Henry Schurink
- +27 83 325 2471
- kbkcape@gmail.com
Event info
The Kaapse Buitepos Klub will be hosting the 2021 South African pre PWC, a FAI sanctioned CAT2 event. The seven day event will run from 12 to 18 December 2021, with no rest days. 11 December will be an official practice day; 10 December will be an unofficial practice day. Porterville, which is known as Africa's premier summer flying and XC competition site has hosted several South African Nationals, 5 Pre-PWC's (2011, 2012, 2017,2018 , 2019 and 2021)
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
As many local pilots arrange their own recovery, we are introducing an option for pilots to use either the competition recovery, or their own. This way the organization can arrange for more efficient logistical infrastructure.
Competition Entry Fee, Recovery included:
Normal Registration: (Payment before 1st November 2022): ZAR 3700 (+- 230 Euro, $250)
Late Registration (Payment after 1st November 2022): ZAR 4600 (+- 290 Euro, $310)
Competition Entry Fee, Recovery excluded:
Normal Registration: (Payment before 1st November 2021 ): ZAR 1900 (+- 110Euro, $130)
Late Registration (Payment after 1st November 2021): ZAR 2900 (+- 220Euro, $260)
Payments can be made to
KBK
Standard bank
George 050214
Account 10149317342
Payment can be made via Payfast (South Afr version of Paypal , totally secured)
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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FAI IPPI Card
The FAI IPPI card is an International card that states your skill level. It is issued by your National Association and matches the level or your flying Licence
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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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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
100% refund if competition is cancelled
If pilot cancel before 20th November refunded in full , no refund after
Prize fund and scoring categories
Performance - EN-D
Sport - EN-C
Intermediate - EN-B
Ladies
Novice
Nationals
Pilots must choose their class to compete in before the start of the comp. All pilots will only be ranked overall and in the class they entered. (ie. can't win multiple classes)
General schedule
Friday 9 Saturday 10 Dec 17
09:00 - Practice day
16:00 - 19:00 - Registration
20:00 - Competition Briefing
Venue: Flyer's Lodge
Saturday , Dec 17, 2022
18:00 - Scoring Closes
19:00 - Closing Ceremony/Prize Giving
Venue: TBC
Daily schedule
(pilots will be notified if times change)
08:00 - Transport leaves the meet centre for take-off.
10:00 - Task briefing
11:00 - Window opens
12:00 - Race starts
16:00 - Land by time/Scoring Opens
19:00 - Scoring closes
21:00 - Provisional Results
Accommodation and Activities
In Town
Elephant Cottage.
A self-catering cottage in town sleeping 6. +2782 922 1737, pate@mailzone.co.za
Lekkerwater
House on farm just outside town sleeps 10. +2772 600 5685, alanamyburgh@gmail.com
The Stable
Seperate Entrance in Town sleeps 4. +2784 049 5757, thestableporterville@gmail.com
Mayors Manor
Self catering cottage in town sleeps 5. +2792 551 3460, Louiseroelofse91@gmail.com
De Herberg Guest House
+2722 931 3187
Flyers' Lodge
+2722 931 3416, realflyerslodge@gmail.com
Home World B&B & Self Catering
+2783 564 3018
Isabella's Self Catering
+2782 564 4749, isabeldutoit@vodamail.co.za
Melanie's Home Stay
+2782 790 6079
Mountain View Guest House
+2722 931 2626, info@mountainviewbb.co.za
The Palms
+2722 931 2282
Porterville Hotel
+2722 931 2178, portervillehotel@telkomsa.net
Rendezvous Guest House
+2722 931 3484, rendezvous@cybersmart.co.za
Talani
+2782 921 8316
Twin Trees Guest House
+2782 304 6868, laatson.marni@gmail.com
Villa Cho-Co-Latt
+2722 931 3877, hauptfleischj@gmail.com
Welkom Self Catering Unit
+2783 236 6246
Out of Town
Laatson & Waterval Camping & Chalets
+2722 931 2339
Mooi Berg Plaas
+2783 542 7700
Peace of Africa
+2722 931 2181
Voorberg Self-Catering Guest House
+2722 931 8133
On the Mountain
Beaverlac Camping & Cottages
+2722 931 2945, beaverlac.kantoor@gmail.com
Berghoff Fynbos Farm Chalets
+2783 954 5276, margot@berghoff-fynbos.co.za
Cedar Peak Cottages
+2721 438 7702
Coen's House & Heidedal Homestead
+2783 630 8217
Groot Winterhoek Mountain Conservancy
+2721 483 0190, www.capenature.co.za
Pampoenfontein Farm Cottages
+2721 689 7792, gemmac@mweb.co.za
Tygerkloof Cottage - Groot Winterhoek
+2783 946 6050
How to get here
By Plane
The nearest airport to Porterville is Cape Town International Airport.
Cape Town Airport Info
From here you can take a car or hire a taxi to get to Porterville.
By Car
Google Maps directions
As you exit the Airport Oval, continue onto Airport Approach Road towards the N2, Settlers Way.
After 1.8km, merge onto Settlers Way South towards Somerset West.
After 4.0 km, take exit 22A to merge onto R300 North, toward Bellville.
After 16 km, exit right to merge onto N1 East, toward Paarl, Worcester.
Drive for 21 km, and take exit 47 onto R44 toward Wellington, Stellenbosch
Turn left onto Adam Tas Street / R44 (North) toward Wellington.
After 23 km, turn left onto Stokery Road (R44) toward Wellington, Porterville.
After 41 km, turn left onto R44 toward Gouda, Porterville
After 35 km, you have reached the town of Porterville.
Libya
Porterville, Western Cape South Africa
Plane
The nearest is Cape Town International airport.
Web: http://www.capetown-airport.com/
Form there you can take a car or hire a taxi to get to Porterville.
Car
As you exit the Airport Oval, continue onto Airport Approach Road towards the N2, Settlers Way.
After 1.8km, merge onto Settlers Way South towards Somerset West.
After 4.0 km, take exit 22A to merge onto R300 North, toward Bellville.
After 16 km, exit right to merge onto N1 East, toward Paarl, Worcester.
Drive for 21 km, and take exit 47 onto R44 toward Wellington, Stellenbosch
Turn left onto Adam Tas Street / R44 (North) toward Wellington.
After 23 km, turn left onto Stokery Road (R44) toward Wellington, Porterville.
After 41 km, turn left onto R44 toward Gouda, Porterville
After 35 km, you have reached the town of Porterville.
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
KBK Kaapse Buitepos Klub
Sybe Bakker
Tracking Officer
+27 73 034 5465
sybebakker@gmail.com
Henry Schurink
Contacts
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Organisateur
- Flo Sexton
- +27 74 293 3373
- sextonflo@wanadoo.fr
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Organisateur
- Colin Buckley
- +27 83 597 6019
- colinbuckley1969@gmail.com
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Safety officer
- Henry Schurink
- +27 83 325 2471
- kbkcape@gmail.com
Socials
| Category | Tagline | Participant | Phone | Description | Price |
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2021 South African Pre PWC
Overall - CCC
- Andre Rainsford (69)
- Christian Sonnleitner (171)
- Abraham Meyer (4981)
Performance - EN D
- Dimitri Roman (236)
- Henry Schurink (250)
- Heinrich Marloth (5758)
Sport - EN C
- Brandon Orpwood (88)
- Francois de Villiers (108)
- Jeremy Holdcroft (1367)
Intermediate - EN B
- Christian Greyling (7)
- Shaun Holliday (123)
- Wouter Bronkhorst (2021)
Tasks and results
Task 1
12 Dec, 2021
47.0 km — Race to goal
Task 2
13 Dec, 2021
60.7 km — Race to goal
Task 3
14 Dec, 2021
78.5 km — Race to goal
Task 4
18 Dec, 2021
63.2 km — Race to goal
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