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Event info
2017 Korea Gochang open. welcomes pilots to Gochang. This three days event is organized by Federation of korea aeronautics. & Gochang county.
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Local Regulations
These local regulations are to be used in conjunction with General Section and Section 7 of the FAI
Sporting Code.
Flying site
Takeoff Gochang Bangjang mountain is a peak about 610 m ASL, located in south-west area of Korea. Its facing West-sea and there are mountains to east side, the floor of the flat is 60 - 80 meters ASL. Flying season lasts all year round.
Expand page for more details- left before start of event
Prize funds and scoring categories
- overall
- women
- team
Contacts
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contact me
- Youngjong Park
- +821023014322
- p0jong@naver.com
Event info
2017 Korea Gochang open. welcomes pilots to Gochang. This three days event is organized by Federation of korea aeronautics. & Gochang county.
=====================
Local Regulations
These local regulations are to be used in conjunction with General Section and Section 7 of the FAI
Sporting Code.
1. ENTRY
1.1 This event is open to all pilots from any country which an FAI member.
1.2 The target for maximum competitors is 100 pilots.
1.3 The Entry fee for the competition is 140 USD/pilot
Includes for pilots:
■Lunch Box
■Transportation (landing site - take off site)
1.4 Entry Fee can be transferred to:
Bank name : WOORI BANK
Branch : YEOKJEON BANKING CE.
Account name : Federation of Korea Aeronautics
Account No : 1005-602-892058
Bank Code : HVBKKRSEXXX (Swift Code)
1.5 End date of Entry Fee payment is 27 Aug 2017 and it is No Refundable.
2. GENERAL COMPETITION RULES
2.1 Registration
The on line registration will be open from August 20 to August 28 2017. Online registration can be done
at https://airtribune.com/gochang2017/info
2.2 Pilot Requirements
■Evidence of pilot qualification/Paragliding license equal to parapro 5 issued by their NAC.
■Prove of pilot Nationality
■Pay the entry fee for 140 USD
■Signed Release of liability document
2.3 Launch order
■ launch order will follow CIVIL world ranking.
3. TECHNICAL MEETING AND PILOT BRIEFING
■All pilots must attend the technical meeting.
■If a pilot is not attending the technical meeting, he will be consider understood of all the
competition rules.
■Pilot briefing for pilots by Meet Director will take place at Take off area, every day before task.
4. SCORES
■ Score with GAP2016(FTV20%)
5. PENALTIES
Specify the penalties that may be imposed by the Meet Director.
6. SAFETY
6.1 Safety Committee
At technical meeting, a Safety Committee will be formed. It will be lead by Meet Director with member
of Launch Marshal, minimum of two experienced participating pilots.
The Safety Director’s responsibility will be to monitor all aspects of safety. These include but are
not limited to:
■Addressing all pilots at a specific safety briefing.
■Attending all pilot briefings.
■Checking meteorological conditions especially wind speed at launch.
■Checking pilot separation.
■Preventing pilots launching with unsafe equipment.
■Collecting accident reports.
■Discussing incidents with Steward and presenting conclusions at pilot briefings.
7. COMPLAINTS AND PROTESTS
■Complaints and Protests will be dealt with according to the procedures in Section 7C and General
Section. A complaint may be made to the Meet Director or deputy, preferably by the Team Leader. It
should be made with the minimum delay and it will be dealt with expeditiously.
■If the complainant is not satisfied with the outcome, the Team Leader may make a protest in writing
to the Director. The time limit for protests is 1 hours after notification of the result of the
complaint. The protest fee is 50USD. It will be returned if the protest is upheld.
8. PRIZES
8.1 OVERALL
1st Winner: 1,000,000 KRW
2nd Winner: 700,000 KRW
3rd Winner: 500,000 KRW
4th Winner: 300,000 KRW
5th Winner: 200,000 KRW
8.2 WOMAN
1st Winner: 500,000 KRW
2nd Winner: 300,000 KRW
3rd Winner: 200,000 KRW
Selection and entry fee
To be paid by before Aug 27th.
Prize fund and scoring categories
Top 3 pilots in Women.
General schedule
17:30 - 20:30- Registration and Waypoint download
Friday, Sep 8, 2017
Contest flying days
Saturday, Sep 9, 2017
Contest flying days
Sunday, Sep 10, 2017
Contest flying days
19:00 - Prize-giving and closing ceremony
Daily schedule
09:30 - Transport to take-off
11:00 - Meet Director / Task and Safety Committee meetings
11:15 - Pilots' briefing / Previous task official results / Task definition
12:30 - Take-off window opens
16:30 - Scoring office opens
22:00 - Provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
There are more than 20 hotels in Gochang.
How to get here
Gochang is located in southern of South Korea.
대한민국 전라북도 고창군 고창읍 월암리
Gochang South Korea
Plane
The nearest airport is Gwangju, South Korea. There are local flights that connect Incheon Seoul International Airport. It takes 50 min to fly to Gwangju from Seoul. Local carriers Asiana, Korean Air.
Bus
From Gwangju airport take a but to Yeaonggwang and from there change for an Yong-Kwang -Go-Chang-Si-Wo-Bus which will bring you to Gochang. It will take you 3 hours to get there.
Car
Gochang is located in between two major highways (toll pay roads) SeoHaean Express Way (N15) and leads to Seoul directly and Honam Express way (N25) that joins Gyoenbu Express way (N1). Thus it can be easily reached from any part of the country.
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Seoul songpa-gu, olympic-ro 25 B-311(05500)
TEL:02-421-7330, FAX:02-2203-7330
kpga-7330@daum.net
Contacts
-
contact me
- Youngjong Park
- +821023014322
- p0jong@naver.com