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NOTE: Please register at https://wingsoverapplegate.org/application/ NOT ON AIR TRIBUNE
The Open Race
The Open Race is a Category 2 USHPA and FAI sanctioned competition with a target of 70 pilots allowed.
Flying site
Woodrat Mountain Ruch, Oregon USA
Woodrat mountain is located in Southern Oregon and has been home to many US national events. The surrounding valleys and complex weather patterns are excellent training grounds for understanding lift patterns.
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Registration will open on
01/03 17:29 (US/Pacific)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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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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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. The organiser will provide the trackers.
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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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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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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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Goal beers
There will usually be goal beers for winners
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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 admin
- Dan Wells
- +1503 804-1077
- pdx.dbw@gmail.com
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Event Organizer
- Terri Stewart
- +1 541778-2937
- ao-organizer@rvhpa.org
Event info
NOTE: Please register at https://wingsoverapplegate.org/application/ NOT ON AIR TRIBUNE
The Open Race
The Open Race is a Category 2 USHPA and FAI sanctioned competition with a target of 70 pilots allowed. Pilots competing will be eligible for NTSS and SRS points. This race will also be a pre-PWC event. Tasks will be cross country speed runs from the start to a goal with or without intermediate turn points. Single or multiple start gates may be used. Tasks for the Open Race will be called with an expected flight time for the fastest start racer to be a minimum of 1.5 hours.
Pilot requirements:
Pilots in the Open race must be current USHPA members with minimum rating of P3 or international equivalent. SIV course completion recommended but not required. Temporary USHPA memberships for foreign pilots will be available at registration.
Equipment requirements:
-The Open race is limited to gliders rated EN C, D, and CCC.
-Only certified gliders are allowed in the race.
-Pilots must have a reserve parachute that has been repacked within the previous 12 months.
-Pilots must have SPOT or INReach Satellite trackers with functioning tracking capability.
-Pilots must have a working cell phone with a U.S. carrier
-See local rules for any additional requirements.
Trophies will be awarded for:
-First through third place overall
-First through third place women’s overall
-First through third place in D Class
-First through third place in C Class
Awards will also be given for:
– Reynolds Class
-Master’s Class
Other:
Pilots that meet the Sprint equipment requirements may switch to the Sprint Race after the practice day but before the start of the competition. The scorers must be notified. No switching after the first completion task is completed.
Pilot lunches will not be included in the registration fee.
Sprint Race
The Sprint race is not a USHPA sanctioned race but will follow USHPA sanctioning guidelines with a target of 70 pilots allowed but might be reduced depending on Open Race registrations. Pilots will not be eligible for NTSS points.
Tasks will be cross country speed runs from the start to a goal with or without intermediate turn points. Single or multiple start gates may be used. Tasks for the Sprint Race will be called with an expected flight time for the fastest start racer to be a minimum of 1.25 hours.
Pilot requirements:
Pilots in the Sprint race must be current USHPA members with minimum rating of P3 or international equivalent. SIV course completion recommended but not required. Temporary USHPA memberships for foreign pilots will be available at registration.
Equipment requirements:
-The Sprint race is limited to gliders rated EN B, and C.
-Only certified gliders are allowed in the race.
-Pilots must have a reserve parachute that has been repacked within the previous 12 months.
-Pilots must have SPOT or INReach Satellite trackers with functioning tracking capability.
-Pilots must have a working cell phone with a U.S. carrier
-See local rules for any additional requirements.
Trophies will be awarded for:
-First through third place overall
-First through third place women’s overall
Awards will also be given for:
-Reynolds Class
-Master’s Class
Other:
If slots are available, pilots that meet the Open Race equipment requirements may switch to the Open Race after the practice day but before the start of the competition. The scorers must be notified. No switching after the first completion task is completed.
Pilot lunches will not be included in the registration fee.
Selection and entry fee
Sprint and Open race particpants are selected by order of payment. Open race slots will be reserved for foreign pilots per FAI requirements
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.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel please send an email to AO-admin@rvhpa.org
Cancel before MAY 20 ( more than 6 weeks prior) $50.00 Fee
MAY 20 – JUNE 9 (6 weeks to 3 weeks prior) $200.00 Fee
JUNE 10 or after ( three weeks prior or less) NO REFUND
Entry fees are non-transferable
Prize fund and scoring categories
Trophy for comptetion winners in Sprint and Open Races
General schedule
July 2,2024 Practice day
July 3-8, 2024 Task flying days
July 8, 2024 Awards dinner, ceremony, and party
Daily schedule
4:00 – 7:00 pm Pilot Sign-in
4:00- 7:00 pm Assistance in setting up SPOT and INReach for the event HQ
(All pilots taking part in the practice day should sign in as early as possible)
5:00 – 8:00 pm Scorer available for waypoint downloads (scoring trailer)
5:00 – 6:00 pm Volunteer meeting
7:30-8:30 Q and A on mandatory review items (zoom)
Tuesday July 2 Practice Day
9:00 AM HQ Opens
9:00 AM-noon Late pilot sign-in registration
11:00 AM Glider bag truck leaves for lauch
11:30 AM Busses leave for launch
12:00 PM HQ closes for the day
7:00:PM-8:00 pm – Super Clinic Q and A (Ruch School)
Wednesday July 3 First Day of Competition
8:00 HQ Opens
8:00– 8:30 am – Last pilot sign-in/registration opportunity
9:45 am – Task Committee pilots leave HQ for launch
9:45 am – Glider bag truck leaves to launch (All gliders in truck. No gliders on bus)
10:00 am – Open race/Sprint Bus leaves for launch
(People only in Bus, Gliders in truck)
11:15 am – Pilot Meeting at Launch
11:30 am – Task Briefing
Thursday July 4 Second day of the Competition
8:00 am – HQ Opens
9:30 am – Task Committee pilots leave HQ for launch
9:45 am – Glider bag truck leaves to launch (All gliders in truck. No gliders on bus)
10:00 am – Open and Sprint Pilot bus leaves HQ for launch
11:15 am – Pilot Meeting at launch
11:30 am – Task briefing
Friday July 5 Third day of the Competition
8:00 am – HQ Opens
9:30 am – Task Committee pilots leave HQ for launch
9:45 am – Glider bag truck leaves to launch (All gliders in truck. No gliders on bus)
10:00 am – Open and Sprint Pilot bus leaves HQ for launch
11:15 am – Pilot Meeting at launch
11:30 am – Task briefing
Saturday July 5 fourth day of the Competition
8:00 am – HQ Opens
9:30 am – Task Committee pilots leave HQ for launch
9:45 am – Glider bag truck leaves to launch (All gliders in truck. No gliders on bus)
10:00 am – Open and Sprint Pilot bus leaves HQ for launch
11:15 am – Pilot Meeting at launch
11:30 am – Task briefing
Sunday July 6 fifth day of the Competition
Photo day Wear your T-shirt
8:00 am – HQ Opens
9:30 am – Task Committee pilots leave HQ for launch
9:45 am – Glider bag truck leaves to launch (All gliders in truck. No gliders on bus)
10:00 am – Open and Sprint Pilot bus leaves HQ for launch
11:15 am – Pilot Meeting at launch
11:30 am – Task briefing
Monday July 8 Sixth and Last day of the Competition
8:00 am – HQ Opens
9:30 am – Task Committee pilots leave HQ for launch
9:45 am – Glider bag truck leaves to launch (All gliders in truck. No gliders on bus)
10:00 am – Open and Sprint Pilot bus leaves HQ for launch
11:15 am – Pilot Meeting at launch
11:30 am – Task briefing
6:00 pm – Awards dinner (complementary for registered pilots-others may purchase tickets)
8:00 pm or when scoring is complete Awards Ceremony
Accommodation and Activities
See Accomodations tab on event website:
https://wingsoverapplegate.org/accommodations/
How to get here
118 Hamilton Rd, Jacksonville, OR 97530, USA
Ruch United States
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Contacts
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Event admin
- Dan Wells
- +1503 804-1077
- pdx.dbw@gmail.com
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Event Organizer
- Terri Stewart
- +1 541778-2937
- ao-organizer@rvhpa.org