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Event info
Tennessee Paragliding 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.
Keel Mountain, ALABAMA, USA...
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Registration will open on
01/04 00:00 (US/Central)
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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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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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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Party
There will be an organised party during or after the event
Prize funds and scoring categories
- Open
- Sport
- Women
Contacts
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Director
- Dave Hanning
- +14238002228
- dave.hanning@gmail.com
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Safety Director
- Rick Jacob
- +14233551477
- info@tnfly.com
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Coordinator
- Jeff Sinason
- info@tnfly.com
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Scoring
- Chris Lee
- ord3@lineofsight.us
Event info
Tennessee Paragliding 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.
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
Selection determined by date of payment received and initial sign up.
50% off if you are already an annual pass holder for 2023
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
before August 1st 50% refund.
After August 1st Cancellations and refunds handled upon request and after determination by event management.
Spots can be shifted with approval from comp committee
Prize fund and scoring categories
Sport
General schedule
08/27 1st task Day
08/28 2nd task Day
08/29 3rd task Day
08/30 4th task Day
08/31 5th task Dy
09/01 6th task Day
09/02 Final task Day - award party.
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.
Local places.
Castle’s Grocery & Motel - Whitwell, TN
+14236586542
Honey Bee Motel - 423-904-6720 - www.thehoneybeemotel.com
Mountain Inn & Suites - Dunlap, TN
+14239492184
http://www.mountaininnandsuites.com/
https://goo.gl/maps/MBRBD8Pe2snprbPA8
http://www.randrrvcampground.com/ - North of Dunlap
+17045621182
Coops Creek RV - Downtown Dunlap.
+14239493483
A Tennessee Dude & Guest House
http://www.tnhorsevacation.com/
+14235544677
Accommodations
Free Camping with limited facilities & Camping with deluxe facilities, Tents, hostel bunk bed rentals or private rooms & apts. all for rent on site from Flying Camp. Near by airbnb, hotels in Dunlap, Whitwell & Chattanooga.
Excellent large house for rent!
https://abnb.me/r0wMfweE4kb
RED ROOM Cabin
ISOLATED & STERILE ★ Luxury Cabin Nestled In Woods - Whitwell Tennessee. Offered through Air BnB
;Signal Mountain Retreat - Signal Mountain Tennessee offered through Air Bnb
Secluded, amazing artesian home in beautiful Coppingers Cove - outdoor paradise 20 minutes from Whitwell Launch/HQ
Unit C | River Gorge Condo - 10 Minutes to Downtown Chattanooga 30 minutes from launches. Along the Tennessee River.
Log Cabin in the Clouds with a Million Dollar View - Private - Clean & Safe! quick and easy access to both launch sites.
Hawk Haven Hideaway - Dunlap Tn. Looking across the valley towards JustFly-SVS Henson Gap and only about 30 minutes to JustFly-SVS Whitwell.
Peaceful retreat on 45 acre farm. 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage, sleeps 7. Close to all the activity and nestled near the Prentice-Cooper State Park. Quick easy access to Chattanooga and all of the competition venues.
Unit H | Cozy Mountain Hideaway! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4. Close to everything and along the scenic Tennessee River.
Tennessee's Grand Canyon! 10 Min From Downtown Chattanooga! Waterfront Condo With River And Mountain Views! Free Pontoon Boat Rides. 1 bedroom, sleeps 4. 45 minute access competition venues.
A Tennessee Dude & Guest House
Many Hotels and motels are available in the area
Castle’s Grocery & Motel - Whitwell, TN +1 (423) 658-6542
Mountain Inn & Suites - Dunlap, TN +1(423) 949-2184
http://www.mountaininnandsuites.com/
https://goo.gl/maps/MBRBD8Pe2snprbPA8
Activities
Additional Activities include but are not limited to; Caving, Mtn Biking, rock climbing, river floating, kayaking, swimming,...
Savage Gulf Natural Area Savage Gulf is 15,590-acre natural area located in Grundy and Sequatchie Counties. Carved like a giant crowfoot into the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau, it is one of Tennessee's most scenic wilderness areas. Its sheer sandstone cliffs and rugged canyons provide extraordinary views.
Fiery Gizzard Trail The Fiery Gizzard Trail runs from Tracy City, Tennessee to Foster Falls in Marion County, Tennessee. It is renowned for its beauty and diversity, cited by Backpacker magazine as one of the top 25 hiking trails in the United States.
Caving Tennessee has some of the most amazing caving in the country. We have experts that are also pilots and can provide guided tours if we have unflyable days.
Climbing Many great climbing area a short distance from the magic valley.
How to get here
Whitwell, TN is located in the Sequatchie Valley of TN, 35 mins west from Chattanooga.
Grant Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327, USA
Whitwell United States
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Church of Thermal Ascension
Flying Camp
Contacts
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Director
- Dave Hanning
- +14238002228
- dave.hanning@gmail.com
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Safety Director
- Rick Jacob
- +14233551477
- info@tnfly.com
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Coordinator
- Jeff Sinason
- info@tnfly.com
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Scoring
- Chris Lee
- ord3@lineofsight.us
Socials
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Tasks and results
Task 1
27 Aug, 2023
29.5 km — Race to goal
Task 2
31 Aug, 2023
34.4 km — Race to goal
Task 4
02 Sep, 2023
46.0 km — Race to goal
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