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4th of July Event!
Mentoring Competition w/ Team flying format in addition to individual scores. Learn racing!
Main Race Days are 4th thru 6th.
1st 3 days are training and racing with mentors and team tactics
Flying site
JUSTFLY-SVS Flight Parks,
Whitwell, TENNESSEE, USA.
Henson Gap, TENNESSEE, USA.
& our neighboring flying site
Keel Mountain, ALABAMA, USA...
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Registration will open on
01/01 09:36 (US/Central)
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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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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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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
Contacts
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PR
- Dave Hanning
- +14238002228
- davehanning@mac.com
Event info
4th of July Event!
Mentoring Competition w/ Team flying format in addition to individual scores. Learn racing!
Main Race Days are 4th thru 6th.
1st 3 days are training and racing with mentors and team tactics
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 2024
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
Cancellation Policy
before July 1st 50% refund. You will sill be an annual pass holder at JUSTFLYSVS.
After July 15th 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
Women
General schedule
July 1st - Race / Training
July 2nd - Race /Training
July 3rd - Race /Training
July 4th Race - Fireworks / BBq
July 5th Race -
July 6th Race - Awards
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.
We have several apts & houses we rent as well, Please ask and we can help you connect to the best places to stay.
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.
1764 Window Rock Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327, USA
Dunlap United States
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Organizers
Paraglide Tennessee
David Hanning
Contacts
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PR
- Dave Hanning
- +14238002228
- davehanning@mac.com
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