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Event info
This event will be ranked in the WPRS system
El Peñon Classic Race is coming up this February 2024 featuring Sport Class and Open Class.
This event will be held in El Peñon, Temascaltepec, Mexico from Sunday 18th of February to Saturday 24th of February 2024
Unofficial Whatsapp Channel - Pilot Chat
https://chat.
Flying site
El Peñon, in Temascaltepec, near the town of Valle de Bravo "Valle" is known for being a consistent site with more than 300 flyable days a year.
The best season starts on November with cloud bases over 4500MSL / 15,000 ft.
- left before start of event
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Registration will open on
23/11 20:31 (America/Mexico_City)
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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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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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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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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
- HG Open Class
- HG Open Class Overall
- HG Sport Class
- HG Sport Class Overall
Contacts
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Registration
- Tavo Gutierrez
- +1 773 450 2225
- tavo.gutierrez@gmail.com
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Scorer
- Hector Serrano
- chifus@gmail.com
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Organizer
- Rudy Gotes
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
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Operations Manager
- Nathan Contreras
- +1 305 600 9195
- contrerasnathan@gmail.com
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Organizer
- Monica Spavz
- +527222013777
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
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Safety Officer
- Damian Felix
- +525531056515
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
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Transport and Logistics
- Ricardo Tovar
- +527225226595
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
Event info
This event will be ranked in the WPRS system
El Peñon Classic Race is coming up this February 2024 featuring Sport Class and Open Class.
This event will be held in El Peñon, Temascaltepec, Mexico from Sunday 18th of February to Saturday 24th of February 2024
Unofficial Whatsapp Channel - Pilot Chat
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJqUgS937OD7Tr1ADyZ9lE
El Peñon is a World Class Hang Gliding competition venue located in Temascaltepec, Estado de Mexico near the town of Valle de Bravo.
This competition is organized by vuelolibre.mx and is a FAI event registered with FAI CIVL.
This is a must-do competition if you are looking to improve your flying, fly with world class pilots and gain lots of flight time and XC distance.
Every year we have lots of fun in the best XC conditions, with strong and experienced competitors from which you will learn many ways to improve your flying.
Visiting Pilots, there are Hang Gliders for rent available. Glider list and reservation through Monica Spavz. WhatsApp +52 722 201 3777
Note due to the short landing fields the open class fly King Posted Hang Gliders. Not a requirement but it has been a common practice in this comp and is strongly recommended.
Transportation available, including Airport pickup and drop-off and transport with gear from HQ to Launch and Retrieval service.
To arrange transport (airport or retrieval service) send a message via WhatsApp to Ricardo Tovar +52 55 4616 5829 (In Spanish or if in other language send message in writing in your own language. Ricardo and crew use translation software to respond)
Note the Wills Wing factory is located in the same town where this competition is held. Spare parts available for WW gliders.
Selection and entry fee
Mastercard or Visa.
We ask for your help to do your best to complete the following 2 steps prior to the event.
Step 1: Payment: Entry Fee: $200 USD
You can pay now via Zelle , Paypal, Venmo or CashApp or domestic tranfer from a Mexican bank. Please use the option that is most convinient to you. If non of these payment options work for you then you can always use cash or credit card during check-in.
Paypal: @nathn7
Zelle: (305) 600-9195
Venmo: @nathN
CashApp: $nathN
Deposit from Mexican Bank:
Name: Monica Gabriela Spaventa Ibarrola
Banca Mifel
Clabe: 042180010007727869
Cuenta: 01000772786
Swift: MIFEMXMM
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SPELL THE NAME, NUMBER OR HANDLE CORRECTLY. Note all the accounts should mention Nathan Contreras as the account owner or phone number (305) 600-9195. If you run into any problems then stop the process and remember you can always just pay cash during check-in.
Step 2: Liability Waiver: Please follow this link to sign the waiver of liability, this will help speed up the check-in process. .
https://form.jotform.com/240228219410850
Registration fee includes Competition entry, T-Shirt and weekly pass to El Peñon Flying Club during the competition days.
Selection:
H3 or foreign equivalent
Experience flying in the mountains
Experience flying in turbulent conditions
Experience landing in short fields
Note: Due to the short fields in the area, the open class fly King Posted hang gliders. Not a requirement but strongly recommended.
Documents required at registration
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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.
Cancellation Policy
Headquatrters: Casa Regional de Cultura
Prize fund and scoring categories
Daily items or services giveaways from our sponsors (if available)
General schedule
14:00 - 19:00 - Official Registration at Headquarters
18:00: Safety Breafing during registration
11:00 - 19:00 - Practice Day
Sunday Feb 18 to Saturday Feb 24
09:45 - 11:30 - Registration at Launch (for those arriving late)
11:00 - 19:00 Contest flying days
Sat Feb 24
17:00 - 22:00 Award Ceremony. We will host a closing event party at the Landing Zone.
Daily schedule
10:30 - Meet Director / Task and Safety Committee meetings
11:00 - Pilots' briefing / Previous task official results / Task definition
12:00 - Launch window opens
17:00 - Scoring office opens
21:00 - Provisional results (Also broadcasted daily via WhatsApp)
Accommodation and Activities
There are plenty of hotels and AirBNB's. We recommend you find something close to downtown Valle De Bravo. Anything walking distance from the main Pier "Embarcadero" works.
How to get here
By Plane:
You can arrive at either the Toluca International or Mexico City International Airport. From there you need to arrange transportation to Valle de Bravo, which is a 3-hour drive from the Mexico City Airport, and 1.5 hours from Toluca.
Bus from Mexico City:
To take a bus ride to Valle from Mexico city go to the bus station named "Observatorio" (Observatory). Taxi from Mexico City airport to bus station cost $200 Mexican pesos (approx $10 USD)
Time schedules for the Valle the Bravo bus may vary, but basically you will find daily departures from 5:00 AM up to 5:00 PM, one every hour. (For example, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15 and so on)
Be sure to buy and to ride the "Libramiento" bus route to Valle and *NOT* the "Amanalco" route. The new "Libramiento" route will take you to Valle in less than three hours via the toll road system or the new highway
Transport and Retrieval
Those who don't have transport during the competition, we have arranged with local friends transport and retrieval service for $190 USD for the 7 days of competition. This service includes bringing your wing from the HQ's to launch and track you and pick you up from where you land and take you back to the HQ's. This is a group service so you will be riding with others. We have plenty of spots available so you can arrange for this service during registration.
If you are renting a Hang Glider from Vuelo Libre/Rudy, the rental includes retrieval service during the race.
Headquarters:
Casa Regional de Cultura, near the main harbour in Down Town Valle de Bravo
To arrange transport (airport or retrieval service) send a message via WhatsApp to Ricardo Tovar +52 55 4616 5829 (in writing since he and his crew use translation software to respond)
24919 Campeche, Mexico
Temascaltepec Mexico
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Vuelo Libre Mx
+527222013777
vuelolibremx@gmail.com
Contacts
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Registration
- Tavo Gutierrez
- +1 773 450 2225
- tavo.gutierrez@gmail.com
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Scorer
- Hector Serrano
- chifus@gmail.com
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Organizer
- Rudy Gotes
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
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Operations Manager
- Nathan Contreras
- +1 305 600 9195
- contrerasnathan@gmail.com
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Organizer
- Monica Spavz
- +527222013777
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
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Safety Officer
- Damian Felix
- +525531056515
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
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Transport and Logistics
- Ricardo Tovar
- +527225226595
- vuelolibremx@gmail.com
Socials
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Tasks and results
Task 1
18 Feb, 2024
Class 1 — 74.0 km — Race to goal
Task 1
18 Feb, 2024
Class 1 Sport — 50.3 km — Race to goal
Task 2
19 Feb, 2024
Class 1 — 61.7 km — Race to goal
Task 2
19 Feb, 2024
Class 1 Sport — 47.1 km — Race to goal
Task 3
20 Feb, 2024
Class 1 — 56.5 km — Race to goal
Task 3
20 Feb, 2024
Class 1 Sport — 44.9 km — Race to goal
Task 4
21 Feb, 2024
Class 1 — 66.6 km — Race to goal
Task 4
21 Feb, 2024
Class 1 Sport — 55.6 km — Race to goal
Task 5
23 Feb, 2024
Class 1 — 81.5 km — Race to goal
Task 5
23 Feb, 2024
Class 1 Sport — 47.0 km — Race to goal
Task 6
24 Feb, 2024
Class 1 — 50.4 km — Race to goal
Task 6
24 Feb, 2024
Class 1 Sport — 42.7 km — Race to goal