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Event info
The Kaapse Buitepos Klub will be hosting the 2024 South African pre PWC, a FAI sanctioned CAT2 event. The seven day event will run from Sunday 15 to Saturday 21st December 2024, with no rest days. Saturday 14th December will be an official practice day; Friday 13th 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
29/03 11:00 (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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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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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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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
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Plastic reduction
The organisers support reducing the use of unnecessary plastic at the event. This includes NOT giving disposable water bottles
Prize funds and scoring categories
- Overall - CCC
- Performance - EN D
- Sport - EN C
- Intermediate - EN B
- Ladies
- Novice
Contacts
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organiser
- Andy de Klerk
- +27 82 563 4296
- kbkcape@gmail.com
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organiser
- Florence Sexton
- +27 74 293 3373
- kbkcape@gmail.com
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safety officer
- Henry Schurink
- +27 83 325 2471
- kbkcape@gmail.com
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organiser
- Sybe Bakker
- +27 73 034 5465
- sybebakker@gmail.com
Event info
The Kaapse Buitepos Klub will be hosting the 2024 South African pre PWC, a FAI sanctioned CAT2 event. The seven day event will run from Sunday 15 to Saturday 21st December 2024, with no rest days. Saturday 14th December will be an official practice day; Friday 13th 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, 6 Pre-PWC's (2011, 2012, 2017,2018 , 2019 ,2021 and 2022)
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 October 2024): ZAR 4 900 (+- 240 Euro, $260)
Late Registration (Payment after 1st October 2024): ZAR 5 700 (+- 280 Euro, $300)
Competition Entry Fee, Recovery excluded:
Normal Registration: (Payment before 1st October 2024): ZAR 4 200 (+- 200 Euro, $225)
Late Registration (Payment after 1st October 2024): ZAR 5 000 (+- 245 Euro, $210)
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) Herewith link for payment
Payment link fo payfast for payment before 1st October 2024 with full recovery
https://payf.st/4ryc9
Payment link fo payfast for payment before 1st October 2024 without recovery
SELECTION
A minimum of 45 places will be allocated to international pilots (until 1st October 2024)
The Selection will be based on a first paid, first confirmed basis.
Pilot Requirements:
Valid FAI Sporting License
Valid SAHPA License (International pilots can register and apply online for a Foreign Pilot Permit valid for 60 days here)
https://www.sahpa.co.za/membership/
Medical Insurance
Equipment Requirements:
Glider Classification: EN, CCC, Open (see restrictions under prizes section)
Certified Harness
Helmet
Reserve
GPS
2m radio
Livetracking application installed on smart-phone for live tracking (or GPS with livetracking). Details will be confirmed later
If using a phone to Livetrack, bring along an external battery pack to ensure your phone battery lasts for the whole task, as well as local sim card. (Vodacom is best for area coverage).
Telegram application installed on smart-phone for competition communication and recovery assistance. Telegram app
Included in competition fee:
Transportation to take-off (if using official transportation option)
Recovery (if using official transportation option)
Map with waypoints
Live tracking (limited)
Paramedics
Function/Party
T-Shirt
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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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
100% refund if competition is cancelled
If pilot cancel before 1st October 2024 refunded in full , no refund after
Prize fund and scoring categories
Overall - CCC
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 13th and Saturday 14th Dec
16:00 - 19:00 - Registration on both days
Saturday 14th Dec
09:00 - Practice day
18:00 - Competition Briefing
Venue: Flyer's Lodge
Saturday , 21st Dec 2024
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
https://porterville.bergriviertourism.co.za/accommodation/
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
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
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 Country Hotel
+2722 931 2178, info@portervillehotel.co.za
Pilots Only Guesthouse
3 Van Zyl Street
Tel: +44 7751195220
Email: able-property@hotmail.co.uk
Twin Trees Guest House
+2782 304 6868, laatson.marni@gmail.com
Villa Cho-Co-Latt
+2722 931 3877, hauptfleischj@gmail.com
Porterville high school ( boarding Hostel), very affordable solution
40 rooms available from single beds to 10 sleepers R 250 pppn incl breakfast
Single sleepers will be booked on 1st come 1st serve basis
contact Flo kbkcape@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
the Flyers Lodge
87 Voortrekker Str
Porterville 6810
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.
X2R2+Q9 Porterville, South Africa
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
Sybe Bakker
Tracking Officer
+27 73 034 5465
sybebakker@gmail.com
Contacts
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organiser
- Andy de Klerk
- +27 82 563 4296
- kbkcape@gmail.com
-
organiser
- Florence Sexton
- +27 74 293 3373
- kbkcape@gmail.com
-
safety officer
- Henry Schurink
- +27 83 325 2471
- kbkcape@gmail.com
-
organiser
- Sybe Bakker
- +27 73 034 5465
- sybebakker@gmail.com