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PRIMERA VALIDA NACIONAL OPEN ROLDANILLO 2027
The Open FAI 2, First stage of the Colombian National League, will be organised and directed by FEDEAEREOS
The team is already working to guarantee to all the pilots a great event starting from safety, good design of the tasks and a lot of fun!
Roldanillo is a world class paragliding competition venue, having hosted numerous National events, the World Cup and the World Paragliding Championships.
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Registration will open on
30/07 00:00 (America/Bogota)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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No Helicopter rescue
There are no helicopters in this region.
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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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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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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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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Food
There will be a social evening with food
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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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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 COLOMBIA
- FEMALE COLOMBIA
- SPORT COLOMBIA
- SERIAL COLOMBIA
- TEAM.CO
- OVERALL
- FEMALE
- SPORT
- SERIAL
- TEAM
Contacts
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Logistic
- Angie Urrego
- +573058628069
- fedeasistente@gmail.com
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Logistic
- Johana Gil
- +573155207869
- fedeasistente@gmail.com
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Logistic
- Sebastian Herrera
- coffeebastian@gmail.com
- coffeebastian@gmail.com
Event info
PRIMERA VALIDA NACIONAL OPEN ROLDANILLO 2027
The Open FAI 2, First stage of the Colombian National League, will be organised and directed by FEDEAEREOS
The team is already working to guarantee to all the pilots a great event starting from safety, good design of the tasks and a lot of fun!
Roldanillo is a world class paragliding competition venue, having hosted numerous National events, the World Cup and the World Paragliding Championships. The venue boasts exceptionally reliable flying conditions in January/February, with only a handful of tasks over the past few years have been cancelled.
Generally pilots as a minimum must have:-
• Made a 50km flight to goal in a FAI competition in the last 2 years OR
• Made a 100km XC flight in the past 2 years
If in doubt, please contact the organisation with full declaration of your experience for acceptance.
The International airport at Bogotá is 1 hour by air from the regional airports of Pereira, Cali and Armenia. Roldanillo is 1 hour by road from Pereira and Armenia. Cali International Airport is 90 minutes by road from Roldanillo.
What do you get?
The entry fee includes all the usual aspects,
- Seven high quality tasks
- t-shirt or other souvenir
- Retrieves, Colombian style
- Latest Flymaster trackers, for two way communications
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
Fees and dates will be strictly adhered to. Payments are made on our website via PayPal with a Credit Card, Debit Card, or using your own PayPal account. PayPal uses data encryption for the protection of your card details.
For pilots from Colombia there is a discount if payment is done in the next 5 days after receiving the invitation letter.
Fees and dates will be strictly adhered to.
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)
- Radio
- 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
- Qr Code
- Pre-hospital policy
- Latest Flymaster trackers, for two way communications
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.
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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FAI IPPI Card
The FAI IPPI card is an International card that states your skill level. It is issued by your National Association and matches the level or your flying Licence
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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.
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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 20 days or less than before competition start date: 0% refund
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REEMBOLSOS
Los pilotos que cancelen su inscripción recibirán un reembolso según lo siguiente:
- Cancelación con más de 20 días de antelación a la fecha de inicio de la competición: 50% de reembolso
- Cancelación con 20 días o menos de antelación a la fecha de inicio de la competición: 0% de reembolso
Prize fund and scoring categories
Colombian Overall 1-2-3
Colombian Female 1-2-3
Colombian Sport 1-2-3
Colombian Serial 1-2-3
Competition Overall 1-2-3
Female Overall 1-2-3
Sport Overall 1-2-3
Serial Overall 1-2-3
Team 1-2-3
There will NOT be any cash prizes. There may be some small gifts from some of our sponsors.
*Classes may be withdrawn if there are less than 5 pilots in a class
General schedule
Practice Day: general site safety on launch at 09:00am. No trackers, no downloads, nor scoring)
14:00 - 18:00 Official Registration and Equipment Inspection.
Official Venue of the Event
19:00 - Mandatory Safety Briefing
20:00 - Inauguration dinner
Wednesday, Jan 20 - Tuesday 26, 2027
Competition flying days.
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
19:00 -Prize giving, celebration meal and closing ceremony
Daily schedule
07:30 - Transport to take-off
09:30 - Meet Director / Task and Safety Committee meetings
10:00 - Pilots briefing / Previous task official results / Task definition
10:30 - Take-off window opens
16:30 - Scoring office opens
19:30 - Provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
Off course there are other apps, but we love to support the locals!
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)
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
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Roldanillo Colombia
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
FEDEAEREOS
asistente@fedeaereos.org
Contacts
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Logistic
- Angie Urrego
- +573058628069
- fedeasistente@gmail.com
-
Logistic
- Johana Gil
- +573155207869
- fedeasistente@gmail.com
-
Logistic
- Sebastian Herrera
- coffeebastian@gmail.com
- coffeebastian@gmail.com