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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
When:
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 7:30 AM until Sunday, May 7, 2023, 3:00 PM
Where:
Silent Wings Ranch
See Silent Wings Ranch Info
Maricopa, AZ 85139
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Darwin N Barrie
CD
Charles W Morris
Contest Coordinator
Ken L Becker
PR
Category:
Multiple Day Event
Registration is required before Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Cancellation Policy:
We provide refunds for events if you cancel before the specified cancellation cutoff date and time.
Capacity:
59
Available Slots:
25
Filled
Visitor
$85.00
SWSS
$65.00
SWSS Family Member
$65.00
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