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Event info
Vietnam XC Open: Putaleng 2022 will be organized by Lai Chau Hanggliding and Paragliding Club and NAC Vietnam Air Sport Association.
This five days event will be held on November 16th - November 20th, 2022 at Vietnam best cross country site in Tam Duong, Lai Chau province.
Flying site
Tam Duong site is located in North East of Vietnam which seperate from other North region by a high moutain range Hoang Lien Son. The site is surrounded by 2 high moutain ridges with 2 highest peaks of Vietnam which are Fansipang and Putaleng.
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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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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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ID Cards
The organisers will give you an ID card with all the essential items listed
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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
Prize funds and scoring categories
- Overall
- Female
- Vietnam National
- Sport Class
- Fun Class
- Team
Contacts
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Organizer
- Lai Chau Hanggliding and Paragliding Club
- +84904998833
- laichauparaglidings@gmail.com
Event info
Vietnam XC Open: Putaleng 2022 will be organized by Lai Chau Hanggliding and Paragliding Club and NAC Vietnam Air Sport Association.
This five days event will be held on November 16th - November 20th, 2022 at Vietnam best cross country site in Tam Duong, Lai Chau province.
The idea of Vietnam XC Open 2022 is to bring the paragliding pilots from around the world to Hoang Lien Son mountain range to enjoy the love for competition flying.
Competitions have FAI-2 status and will be applied as Vietnam Championship 2022 with PWCA.
Selection and entry fee
1. T-Shirt & Competition kit
2. Transportation in competition days.
3. Accomodations in competition days.
4. Lunch packs in competition days
Payment methods: Bank transfer
Details information for entry fee payment:
1. Payment in VND: 2.400.000 VND
Account holder: Vu Tuan Dung
Account number: 19026204152020
Bank: Techcombank
Branch: Hanoi
2. Payment in USD: 100 USD
Account holder: Vu Tuan Dung
Account number: 0011372603105
SWIFT: BFTVVNVX
Bank: JSC BANK FOR FOREIGN TRADE OF VIETNAM
Address: 198 Tran Quang Khai, Hanoi, Vietnam
4. Paypal: dungvt84@gmail.com
5. Other methods: Please contact for details.
Deadline for payment is November 7th 2022.
Participation criteria:
[Equipment]
Equipment Requirements:
- Glider Classification: EN, CCC
- Certified EN Harness
- Helmet
- Reserve
- GPS
- 2m Radio
- Smart phone
[Pilot Requirements]
• Valid pilot license and valid FAI sporting license
• IPPI card min. level 4
• Medical insurance covering paragliding with mountain rescue assistance
• Third party liability insurance covering paragliding
• Pilots without IPPI or equivalent rating can participate if they can provide a flight log proof of having done an XC at least once in the past one year covering a distance of at least 20 km and/or recommendation by an instructor or a senior pilot.
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Maximum/Minimum Participants:
The maximum no. of pilots allowed for the comp is 80.
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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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
Participants will get 50% refund if cancel after November 10th.
No refund after November 15th.
Prize fund and scoring categories
- Overall 1st place 20.000.000 vnd, 2nd 10.000.000 vnd, 3rd 5.000.000 vnd
- Women 1st place 10.000.000 vnd, 2nd 5.000.000 vnd, 3rd 3.000.000 vnd
- Vietnam National 1st place 10.000.000 vnd, 2nd 5.000.000 vnd, 3rd 3.000.000 vnd
- Team 1st place 5.000.000 vnd
- Sports (up to EN C) 1st place 5.000.000 vnd, 2nd 3.000.000 vnd, 3rd 2.000.000 vnd
- Fun (up to EN B) 1st place 5.000.000 vnd, 2nd 3.000.000 vnd, 3rd 2.000.000 vnd
General schedule
07:30 - 19:00 - Training day
09:00 - 17:00 - Official Registration and equipment inspection
19:30 - 20:30 - Mandatory Safety Briefing
Thursday, Nov 17
09:00 - 10:00: Opening ceremony
Thursday, Nov 17, - Sunday, Nov 20, 2022
Contest flying days
Sunday, Nov 20, 2022
19:00 - Prize-giving and closing ceremony
Daily schedule
09:30 - Transport to take-off
11:00 - Meet Director / Task and Safety Committee meetings
11:15 - Pilots' briefing / Previous task official results / Task definitio
12:30 - Take-off window opens
16:30 - Scoring office opens
20:00 - Provisional results
The daily schedule is subject to change.
Any changes of the daily schedule before the start of the competition will be announced at the website of the competition. After the start of the competition, changes will be announced by the Meet Director at the official daily briefings and posted on the official board at headquarters.
Accommodation and Activities
Putaleng Hotel and Skygate Hotel is providing all services during the comp.
HQ, parties, Opening and closing ceremony.
Please contact organizer for special requirements.
How to get here
Tam Duong is about 5h30 drive (340 km) from Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport.
Local transportation, from and back to, Hanoi will be arranged by the Organizers, in case of necessary. Fee applies.
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Organizer
- Lai Chau Hanggliding and Paragliding Club
- +84904998833
- laichauparaglidings@gmail.com
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