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Event info
Paraglide Tennessee Open is an annual xc race to goal paragliding competition held in the Sequatchie Valley of Tennessee. This WORLD CLASS flying location has a launch elevation is 2000ft with the valley floor at 750ft along the 100k long and 12k wide valley system.
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JUSTFLY-SVS Flight Parks,
Whitwell, TENNESSEE, USA.
Henson Gap, TENNESSEE, USA.
& our neighboring flying site
Keel Mountain, ALABAMA, USA...
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Live trackers not supplied
Trackers are not supplied at this event.
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Helicopter rescue
The region supports helicopter rescues
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No Medic on takeoff
There will not be medicical services on 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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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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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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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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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
- Open
- Women
- Sport
Contacts
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Director
- David Hanning
- 4238002228
- davehanning@mac.com
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Scoring
- Chris Lee
- verticalinch@gmail.com
Event info
Paraglide Tennessee Open is an annual xc race to goal paragliding competition held in the Sequatchie Valley of Tennessee. This WORLD CLASS flying location has a launch elevation is 2000ft with the valley floor at 750ft along the 100k long and 12k wide valley system. The generous gentle conditions over green grassy farm fields is an excellent race arena. At JUSTFLYSVS Flight Parks we are able to fly in any wind direction, with top landing space and lots of generous LZ's around.
Suggestion....
Above all, the Tennessee Open is known for being an extremely friendly competition—a laid‑back, supportive atmosphere where pilots race hard, learn together, and share great flying with friends, both in the air and on the ground. In previous years, the Sequatchie Valley of Tennessee has delivered very generous, gentle conditions over green grassy farm fields, creating an excellent and safe race arena with multiple task variations and abundant landing options suitable for pilots of all skill levels.
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
Pilots must hold a min. Of USHPA P2 or equivilant license to participate.
entry determined on date nad time of sign up
Registration:
Entry and registration will be completed via the Airtribune website. Your registration will be confirmed only after payment is received.
A total of 60 pilot slots are available.
Competition Fee:
USD $400 Competition entry Fee.
Includes:
Retrieves daily
Typical tasking/scoring services
Camping ground and site amenities during the event
Other event benefits, as they are made available
Annual Flight Park Pass (a $200 value).
REQUIRED BY YOU
All Pilots must hold the following:
Medical/Travel insurance
A mobile phone
A paraglider certified as EN-D or below
Recently repacked reserve parachute
Helmet, certified for paragliding use
Harness with certified back protection (Check rules for harness and gliders restrictions)
Radio capable of 143.900 Mhz FM
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$400 - Comp Fee includes Annual _Flight Park Pass, a $200 value.
Selection determined by date of payment received and initial sign up.
50% off if you are already an annual pass holder for 2026
Paypal info@tnfly.com
friends and family
Venmo @flyingcamp
cash is king
Documents required at registration
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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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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
50% refund on full entry fee.
You retain annual JustflySVS flight park pass.
Prize fund and scoring categories
Sport
Women
General schedule
08/22 - Saturday: Registration @Flycamp and New racer clinics and seminars on how to..
Saturday Night - BBQ
Famous Opening Party.
08/23 - Sunday: Task 01.
08/24 - Monday: Task 02
08/25 - Tuesday: Task 03
08/26 - Wednesday: Task 04
08/27 - Thursday: Task 05
08/28 - Friday: Task 06
08/29 - Saturday: Task 07 - Award Party.
08/30 - Free Day
Daily schedule
9:00 Task & Safety COmmittee Meetings
10:00 Pilot's briefing / pervious task / Task definition
11:00 window open
17:00 task closed
22:00 provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
free Camping onsite @ Flying Camp Henson Gap w/ shower house, Kitchen and WIFI (this is HQ)
Free Camping at Whitwell - Primitive facilities.
Our own Mountain City Cabin. above Whitwell at Launch
How to get here
Whitwell, TN is located in the Sequatchie Valley of TN, 35 mins west from Chattanooga.
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Dunlap United States
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
CTA
FCllc
Chris Lee
David Hanning
Contacts
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Director
- David Hanning
- 4238002228
- davehanning@mac.com
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Scoring
- Chris Lee
- verticalinch@gmail.com
