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The "OPEN FAI II ROLDANILLO COLOMBIA CHAMPIONSHIP" will be held in Roldanillo, Colombia from 13 to 20 February 2021.
The Competiton is Organized by FEDEAEREOS.
Event ID: 14764
Entry Fee:
Payment USD$300
Registration deadline January 20, 2021.
Flying site
Roldanillo is the principal home for paragliding and hang gliding events in Colombia. Located on the west side of the Valle del Cauca at the foot of the Cordillera Occidental the town sits at an elevation of 966 meters and has an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Expand page for more details- left before start of event
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Medic on takeoff
There will be medical rescue services at 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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Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
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Ballast on takeoff
There will be ballast water available at launch
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Lunch packs
There will be daily lunch packs for pilots
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Carbon offset / Plant a Tree
The organisers have commmitted to Carbon Offset the event and/or Plant a Tree for each competitor
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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 Class
- Serial Class
- Sports Class
- Womens Class
- Colombian Nationals
- Colombian Champions 2020
Contacts
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Event organizer
- Hector Dario Arevalo
- +573002129944
- hectordarioarevalo@yahoo.com
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Logistics director
- Carlos Hernández
- +573206156168
- carlosandres641@hotmail.com
Downloads
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.CompeGPS.wpt
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.GoogleEarth.kml
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.GPX.gpx
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.SeeYou.cup
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.FS.wpt
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.UTM.utm
Event info
The "OPEN FAI II ROLDANILLO COLOMBIA CHAMPIONSHIP" will be held in Roldanillo, Colombia from 13 to 20 February 2021.
The Competiton is Organized by FEDEAEREOS.
Event ID: 14764
Entry Fee:
Payment USD$300
Registration deadline January 20, 2021.
As we are all very much aware, the situation with COVID-19 remains uncertain. We are working very hard to assure that this event can come to fruition safely, but please bear in mind the following possibilities:
If, for some reason, Colombia unexpectedly closes it’s borders, or if for any other unexpected reason the event has to be cancelled, the organization will refund 80% of registration fees. The organization will have to retain 20% to cover expenses that we are incurring that are non recoverable. We certainly do not expect there to be any reason to cancel this event, we are working very hard, and are optimistic that the Open Roldanillio Colombian Championship will be a success in 2021!
For now everything is proceeding swimmingly, and we continue working to provide you with the highest quality event possible
Selection and entry fee
Payment USD$300
Insurance.
Pilots must have an insurance with a coverage for paragliding in Colombia, the pilots must verify the validity of their insurance administered by the government or private company in the country where the competition takes place (Roldanillo-COLOMBIA).
It is strongly recommended to inform the local contact of your insurance company to avoid delays.
It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that their own insurance coverage is adequate.
Requirements for participants (pilots)
- Valid FAI pilot license
- Flying equipment: Wing, harness, rescue, helmet, radio, GPS (All the equipment must be in perfect conditions)
- Mobile phone (Smartphone) with active Colombian number and fully internet access (for live tracking) - Airtribune APP downloaded into your smartphone
- Radio
- External power (battery) units for recharging cell phones
- Paid registration fee.
- Complete registration form filled before comp starts
- Accept and Respect local valid regulations and laws.
- Medical insurance. With coverage for paragliding practice in Colombia. Must present contract copy . If pilot does not have this insurance, it must be purchased locally.
The entry fee includes:
- Shirt
- Waypoint list
- Transportation from Roldanillo to the take off
- Retrieve on main roads for daily tasks
- Daily snack and hydration
- Map
Note: The use of 2m radios for national and foreign pilots in this event will be managed by local authorities. The communication system will be as follows: a radio station with air band and 2m radios operated by qualified people with valid licenses.
This radio station will be in charge of communication between ATC (air traffic control), meet director and will be generating reports in case of emergencies, rescue and other needs between pilots and the organization.
There will be a live-tracking system during the event used by pilots owning smartphones which will be used by transportation and rescue entities. For this, pilots must have a valid and active Colombian mobil number with fully internet connectivity and download the App on their phones. Each pilot must have an external power backup which may be purchased in most electronic stores worldwide.
Important: This will be mandatory to use the -APP live tracker, in your smartphone mobile, it will be necessary for recovery and rescue.
Cancellation Policy
If, for some reason, Colombia unexpectedly closes it’s borders, or if for any other unexpected reason the event has to be cancelled, the organization will refund 80% of registration fees. The organization will have to retain 20% to cover expenses that we are incurring that are non recoverable. We certainly do not expect there to be any reason to cancel this event
Prize fund and scoring categories
Open Class (EN-CCC)
Serial Class (EN D)
Sport (EN-A, EN-B and EN-C)
Women
Campeón Colombiano
General schedule
15:00 - 17:00 Official Registration and Equipment Inspection.
Official Venue of the Event
20:00 - Opening ceremony
20:30 - Mandatory Safety Briefing
Sunday, Feb 14 - Saturday, Feb 20, 2021
Competition flying days.
Saturday, Feb 20, 2021
20:00 -Prize giving and closing ceremony
Daily schedule
08:00 - Transport to take-off
10:00 - Meet Director / Task and Safety Committee meetings
10:15 - Pilots briefing / Previous task official results / Task definition
10:30 - Take-off window opens
16:30 - Scoring office opens
22:00 - Provisional results
*** Daily schedule can change, depending of the weather conditions.
Accommodation and Activities
There are a lot of kind of Hotels, farms, rooms in houses that you can book for your accommodation.
You can use tripadvisor, trivago, airbnb, etc... web pages or apps.
How to get here
To get Roldanillo you can arrive by airplane to Pereira city, Armenia city or Cali city, then you need to get a taxi or a bus to Roldanillo will be around 2 hours aprox. (We suggest use google maps to know the best airport and transportation option for you)
Cra. 7 #7-51, Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Roldanillo Colombia
Plane
Most international flights layover in Bogota's "El Dorado International Airport". The international and domestic terminals are connected by a shuttle. From Bogota take the quick domestic flight to Armenia, Pereira, or Cali where you can easily find ground transport to Roldanillo. For cost and convenience we highly recommend you fly into Pereira.
If you would like the organization to pick you up from Cali or Pereira please contact us with a detailed itinerary and plan. We would also appreciate a call or email during your layover in Bogota confirming your on time arrival.
Local airport taxis are safe and offer competitive pricing for 1 or 2 pilots with gear. Groups should contact the organization for pickup. Budget travelers can find buses to Roldanillo from Pereira, Cali, or Armenia. The bus terminals and airports are separate.
Pereira
Recommended city to fly into. 1 and 15 minute drive to Roldanillo.
Cali
The second most important airport in Colombia. Cali's “Alfonso Bonilla Aragon” airport services domestic and international flights and adds new international routs regularly. 2 hour drive to Roldanillo.
Armenia
Smaller airport and city with less service. 1 and 30 minute drive to Roldanillo.
Bus
From the bus terminals in Pereira, Cali, or Armenia look for the Roldanillo's local bus company De Occidente for safe and comfortable transport.
De Occidente: www.deoccidente.com/roldanillo/
The company is comfortable servicing international Paraglide pilots and very helpful.
Downloads
Waypoint files
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.CompeGPS.wpt
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.GoogleEarth.kml
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.GPX.gpx
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.SeeYou.cup
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.FS.wpt
- open-fai-ii-roldanillo-colombia-championship.UTM.utm
Organizers
Hector Dario Arevalo
+573002129944
Contacts
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Event organizer
- Hector Dario Arevalo
- +573002129944
- hectordarioarevalo@yahoo.com
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Logistics director
- Carlos Hernández
- +573206156168
- carlosandres641@hotmail.com