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The Airsports Club of Aether proudly presents the Pre-PWC Aetheria Open & 33rd Hellenic Paragliding Championship.
It will take place in Siatista, Greece from 17-24th August 2024.
For those not familiar with the area, Siatista is located approx 120km West of Thessaloniki on the Greek mainland, and 120km SE of Krushevo, along the same mountain range.
Flying site
The flying area is characterized by the dramatic landscapes of the Askio mountains, providing a stunning backdrop for competitions. The varying terrain includes open valleys and gentle hills, ideal for safe landings.
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Registration will open on
12/01 20:00 (Europe/Athens)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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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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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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Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
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Lunch packs
There will be daily lunch packs for pilots
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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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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
Contacts
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Event Organiser
- Hellenic Paragliding Commission
- eapelao@gmail.com
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Administation
- Event Queries
- aether.airclub@gmail.com
Event info
The Airsports Club of Aether proudly presents the Pre-PWC Aetheria Open & 33rd Hellenic Paragliding Championship.
It will take place in Siatista, Greece from 17-24th August 2024.
For those not familiar with the area, Siatista is located approx 120km West of Thessaloniki on the Greek mainland, and 120km SE of Krushevo, along the same mountain range.
The venue offers a world class flying arena from 2 take-offs and the terrain is a mix of hills, mountains and flatlands.
The event will be a Pre-PWC and therefore offer PWC letters, and will also be the Greek Championship and also an FAI CAT2 competition.
There will be 6 task days, with the final Saturday as a back-up task day.
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
The Entry Fee is €250
It will include:
Transport to Launch
Retrieves within the task area on main roads
Daily weather briefing
Live GPS Trackers
Scoring
Lunch Packs
Commemorative T-Shirt
Official Dinner
PWCA Letters
Transport & Guided trips of various attractions in the area on evenings and non-flyable days
Selection process:
Registration will open for all on: Friday 12th January 20:00 (UTC+2)
The first 40 places will be reserved for Greek Pilots, who will be invited to pay before 31st January.
On the 1st February 2024 remaining places will be offered in order of initial registration date/time.
Elligibility:
Pilots must have the following:
FAI Sporting Licence valid for 2024
3rd Party Liability Insurance
Medical/Travel Insurance
2m Radio
Complete set of certified equipment (Paraglider, Harness, Helmet, Reserve)
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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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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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
Any pilot who cancels their registration will be given a refund as follows:
- Cancellation date more than 20 days before competition start date: 50% refund
- Cancellation date less than 20 days before competition start date: 0% refund
Cancellations must be informed by email and the date at which the email is received will be used to calculate your refund, if one is due.
Your payment is NOT transferable to another pilot. There is a strict selection process and you cannot bypass this by passing your payment to another pilot.
Prize fund and scoring categories
OVERALL 1st/2nd/3rd
WOMEN 1st/2nd/3rd
SPORTS 1st/2nd/3rd (EN-C and below)
GREEK CHAMPIONSHIP
OVERALL 1st/2nd/3rd
WOMEN 1st/2nd/3rd
SPORTS 1st/2nd/3rd (EN-C and below)
RECREATION 1st/2nd/3rd (EN-B and below)
The above prize categories require at least 6 pilots each to be valid.
General schedule
17:00 - 19:00 - Official Registration @ HQ
19:30 - Welcome BBQ
Sunday 18 August
09:30 - Mandatory Safety Briefing
Sunday 18 Aug - Friday 23 August
6 Task Days
Saturday 24 August
Back-up task day in case there are not at least 5 valid tasks from the previous task days
Prize-Giving & 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
12:00 - Take-off window opens
17:00 - Report Back
20:00 - Provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
Recommended Hotels:
Hotel Arhontariki
https://hotelarhontariki.gr/
Hotel Siatista
https://www.hotelsiatista.gr/
Hotel Iberis
https://iberis.gr/
There are several other hotels within Siatista itself, most of which can either found on hotel sites like Booking.com or alternatively find details on Google Maps & book direct.
Also, it is possible to camp for free inside the gymnasium at the HQ. There are hot showers/toilets & electric available. The HQ is Trabantzeio High School, located here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9TEMokqs3VMyfcBj8
Grevena and Kozani are both approximately 25-30 mins drive away and have alternative hotel options & Airbnbs
How to get here
HQ - Trabantzeio High School, located here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9TEMokqs3VMyfcBj8
Mitropoleos 6, Siatista 503 00, Greece
✈️ Fly:
Nearest airports:
Thessaloniki (SKG) - approx 170km / 2 hrs drive
Ioannina (IOA) - approx 120km / 1.5hrs drive
Preveza/Lefkada (PVK) - approx 220km / 3hrs drive
Thessaloniki has many international flight connections.
Ioannina is slightly closer but only has flight connections via Athens.
🚍 Public Transport:
KTEL is the national bus company of Greece
Buses run regularly from Thessaloniki to Kozani (1:45hr) and then Siatista (30mins)
Schedules and more infomation can be found at:
https://www.ktelkozanis.gr/
Mitropoleos 6, Siatista 503 00, Greece
Siatista Greece
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Aether Air Sports Club
Giota Rapanou
Anastasios Siasios
Evangelos Tsoukas
Contacts
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Event Organiser
- Hellenic Paragliding Commission
- eapelao@gmail.com
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Administation
- Event Queries
- aether.airclub@gmail.com