RECENT NEWS
July 2012
The World Games 2013 Cali Test Event
Dear Paragliding Accuracy pilots,
We have already spread the word of this event to many pilots but in case anybody has missed it, here it is again:
Please, take a look and when somebody is interested, check for a registration, asap.Dates: 7th to 11th August 2012
Venue: Air Force base (airfield), Cali, Colombia
Competition structure: FAI Cat 2 Open: Maximum 36 pilots (no selection criteria this year).
Requirements: Winch launch – pilots must have a tow endorsement on their licence
Training: Some limited training available on 6th August. Book early!
Entry Fee: USD100 (to be confirmed)
Prize Money: 1st place – USD1000; 2nd place – USD700; 3rd place – USD 350The World Games has an even broader scope than the World Air Games. Only 3 airsports have been selected for the 2013 event: Paragliding Accuracy, Parachuting Canopy Piloting and Model Aircraft (demos only). This should be a highly prestigious event next year, with much publicity planned.Due to the late confirmation of details of the Test Event this year, there will be no selection criteria. It is an Open event, but limited to 36 competitors. Registration is now open online at: http://worldgames.fedeaereos.org/
I have attached a brief summary of information, which I will post on the CIVL website, and I will update as necessary. Local Regulations will be published as soon as possible.It would be great to have a good representation of international pilots attending the Test Event. If you are interested to compete, please let me know as soon as possible, so that we can get an idea of numbers. Unfortunately, competitors will have to cover their own travel and accommodation costs this year. The entry fee covers in-country transport, lunches & refreshments, receptions & prize giving, t-shirt and winch launches for training, practice and competition flights. For travel to Colombia, European pilots might consider looking at flights that go direct from Madrid or Barcelona – a number of airlines take this route, avoiding the US!I will be attending as CIVL Liaison Officer (Steward). Andy Cowley (UK) will be attending as Chief Judge, Technical Advisor, and he will also be running a Judging Seminar.I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards
Louise Joselyn
May 2012
April 2012
Albania open
Event ID: 8015
Event classification: Second Category Event
Place: Vlore (Albania)
Date(s): 08 May to 13 May 2012
Website :http://www.albaniaopen.com
First two pgawc events in year 2012
At the first competition in Indonesia (Punchak), 83 pilots from eleven different countries gathered together. Organizer did a really good job at preparation of take off and landing area which are bigger than last year but then weather decided not to cooperate. All competition days, wind was too strong and with occasional rain drops and there was no other choice than to cancel a competition, unfortunatelly.
After this, pilots have moved to Malaysia, a great resort close to Mt. Kinabalu mountain on Borneo island. Weather conditions there were more friendly and organizer was able to complete all six competition rounds, with 54 competitors, from 12 different countries.
After a first couple of rounds it was clear that final score will not be low on centimeters, since landing conditions were rather demanding. Tricky landing area with stronger wind and thermal activity had challenged pilots to show all their skills and experiences for every single competition round.
For quite some time, Indonesian pilots were struggling for the first win at the World Cup and this time they made it. Even better, they won first two positions for individual ranking. They really deserve it, since they were strong during the whole competition. It is true that before the start of a last competition round, a lot of positions were still not finally guaranteed but even this time, the best pilots have won, at the end. On the highest position on the poduim was Dede Nisbah, followed by Nanang Sunarya, Both Indonesia and on the third step was Tone Svoljsak from Slovenia. In Female competition won Adriana Lis from Indonesia, followed by Chiao Yu Chiang from Chinese Taipei and on the great third position was Ifa Kurniawati, also from Indonesia.
At the team competition, there were no big changes at the start of a season. Teams Yagababa, Garuda and Best 4 Nike were on the podium in a opposite ranking order. These teams were still a big step in fromnt of the other but as already mentioned, we are still at the start of a season and later we will know much more.
Malaysian competition organizer did a really great job, on the flying area and outside. Logistics and accommodation at a nice hotel and a great welcome meal and closing ceremony dinner including excellent prices for competitors, pleased everybody and for sure, they will come back to fly, compete and enjoy in a good crowd.More images in our image gallery here.
March 2012
Puncak – Indonesia
Competition in Puncak – Indonesia has been canceled due to the very strong wind.There was 82 registered pilots from 8 countries. We hope for better weather next week in Malaysia . See you there!
Results publihing
Today we will put on the PGAWC.org web page new system for results. Results will be from now on, published directly from competition to our web page in section Results . You can still find old results on old link here .Results are in xml format, but we have made converter for html. We apologise if there will be some technical problems, but we hope not.Cind regards, Ivan