29/12/2021
Rules for the Aoraki Hang Gliding Classic 2022
1. The Aoraki Classic is a Hang Gliding competition. The focus is on flying, friendship and family ~ let's make this an enjoyable and inclusive week for all involved.
2. All pilots must be a current member of the NZHGPA and abide by the associations reglations.
3. Registration is a New Years party at Rod and Marney's crib, Dirapuk ~ 24 Black Peak Road, Omarama. Entry ~ $20 payment into the Magic Road fund please.
Please text Rod on 0274344822 if you wish to register before New Years Eve and we will add your name to the competition spread sheet.
3. All flights must be flown between 1st Jan and 8th Jan 2022.
4. All take offs are to be in the Mackenzie Basin area. Defined by Burkes Pass to the North, Lindis Pass to the South and Otematata to the East.
5. You may take off any time and make as many flights as you like.
6. Foot launch and towing take offs are both permitted.
7. Scoring will be done using Xcontest 'Kiwi Rules'. https://www.xcontest.org/newzealand/rules/
a) XC flight with 3 turnpoints ~ 1 point per km.
b) Open distance ~ 1.25 points per km.
c) Flat triangle, closed within 2% of total distance ~ 1.5 points per km.
d) FAI triangle, closed within 2% of total distance with shortest leg greater than 28% of total distance ~ 2 points per km.
Your best three scores will be added together and highest score wins.
Scoring will be clarified in more detail by the comp score keeper ~ Tom Mulder in a separate post.
We will input scores into a spread sheet and post results daily.
8. Your igc file must be uploaded to Xcontest asap on the same day as your flight. Here is a link for registration:
https://www.xcontest.org/newzealand/registration/
Please make contact with Tom Mulder if you need help to register.
8. For safety each vehicle is reponsible for ensuring all people in that vehicle are safe at the end of each day. Any missing pilots, drivers or spectators are to be reported immediately to Rod or Tom M who will contact Lansar Omarama.
9. In the event of a serous accident please use first aid and immediately phone 111.
10. The organisers reserve the right to change these rules if required. Any changes will be notified on this WhatsApp group and the Aoraki Classic page.
11. Any reasonable protests in writing will be judged on by the comp comittee - Rod, Tom and Hagen.
12. The Sterling Big Sky race will be run by John Smith on one day of his choice. Turn points are available for the area and the task will hopefully be set the night before race day. Flights in the Sterling Big Sky will count towards the Aoraki Classic.
13. There will be a mid week BBQ at the old river bank camp on Wednesday night after flying. Marney will sort Salads, potatoes and bread. BYO food for the BBQ plate and drinks.
13. Prize giving will be at Dirapuk on Saturday evening 8th Jan.
Come for a day or come for the whole week. We look forward to seeing you and may the best pilot win!
Happy landings
Rod Stuart
XContest - paragliding live!
