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About this event
This is the new date! If you registered previously and cannot make this new event date, please cancel from this page (members) or send an email to swsoaring.secretary@gmail.com.
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Registration Notes
Note that your cell phone number will only be used for urgent communications for the duration of the contest. This will allow us to contact all pilots quickly in case any urgent communications are required (e.g., traffic event, weather event, adjustment in schedule).
Pilot's Meeting: 7:30AM Saturday and Sunday
Target Time to Complete All Rounds on Sunday: 2PM w/ awards to follow by ~2:30PM
CD: Darwin Barrie
Coordinator: Charlie Morris
Contest Format
This is an F5J USA Tour event--we will adhere to F5J USA Tour Rules. All F5J launch heights must be verified on the Altis screen by the timer at the conclusion of each flight. Approved F5J altimeter list
We will have flyoffs on Sunday after completing preliminary rounds.
Accommodations
On-site RV (no hookups) and tent camping are welcomed. Visit our club's Location page for Silent Wings Ranch details and nearby accommodations.
Meals
Lunch will be provided Saturday and Sunday as part of the entry fee.
Field Access for Practice
Silent Wings ranch will be accessible to all contest pilots starting Thursday, May 4 leading up to the contest. Please contact the CD and/or Contest Coordinator by email if you would like access the field earlier.
Parking / Canopies
Parking and canopies/pits will be on the South Side only for this contest.
Site Weather
We have a weather station on site and are tied into other weather services. See weather resources on our Weather page.
On-Site Contest Announcements: FM 97.10
Scoring
Scoring will be on F3X Vault
Note: SWSS Member Discount applies to this contest. See Benefits of Membership
Category
Multiple Day Event
Registration Info
Registration is required before Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
Cancellation Policy:
We provide refunds for events if you cancel before the specified cancellation cutoff date and time.
Capacity
59 Total Slots
25 Available Slot(s)
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