Programme: Provisional (Please check notice board in HQ)
DATE Friday 19th June Saturday 20th June:
Sunday 21st June |
TIME 14-19:00 08.30 13-15:00 18-19:30 20:00 09-12:00 15-16:00 17:30 |
EVENT Registration Practice Task: Registration Team Leaders Social Late Rego Briefings Opening Ceremony |
Registration & GPS upload, HQ MANDATORY Safety Briefing – Pilots must attend or can't fly practice task) Registration & GPS upload, HQ First Team Leader Briefing, HQ Welcome Evening (informal) Camping Monteglin HQ Salle des Fetes Weather & Aerology Briefing: Meteo France / Klaus Ohlman All Pilots, Team Leaders & Assistants to assemble in Place de la Fontaine, Laragne |
Venue:
Laragne is situated in the South East of France, about half way between Grenoble and Marseille. GPS coordinates are : 44°17’52’’N 005°45’54’’E. Nearest airports are: Marseille, Nimes, Grenoble, Nice. Headquarters will be at the Salle des Fetes, in the centre of Laragne town. Click to see a Google MapFlying sites: Montagne de Chabre (N & S), Aspres le Longeane (S & W), Montagne de Buc (W). |
Insurance
Insurance is critical At Registration, the organisers will require competitors to provide the following proofs of insurance before they will be allowed to fly in the competition:
Documents should clearly show the pilot’s name, dates of validity, the nature and amount of costs covered, and the telephone number to call in the case of an accident. An English (or French) translation should be provided for documents in other than these languages. Insurance for competitors is available via the FFVL, The following insurance may be arranged on arrival through the FFVL, covering the period of the competition, from 15th June to 4th July, 2009 :
Public Liability (to €4.6m)
Search and Rescue to €10k plus Repatriation
Search & Rescue (to €10k) and Repatriation (worldwide). A personal accident insurance is also optionally available:
Including medical costs up to 3000€, and death and disablement compensation. Insurance may be arranged on arrival BUT MUST BE REQUESTED IN ADVANCE – BEFORE 15th JUNE, 2009. Further details on request. Note: Any pilot requiring insurance via FFVL will become a member of the FFVL and should bring with him a Medical Certificate declaring he is fit to fly in competitions. |
Transport and Retrieve :
We are offering a transport and retrieve service for pilots competing in the 2009 World Hang Gliding Championships, at an extra charge of €230 per pilot. Payment can be made at physical registration. BUT YOU MUST REQUEST THIS SERVICE IN ADVANCE – as soon as possible, and before 29 May. Places may be limited, depending on demand. Email: worlds@chabre2009.com to reserve transport. The transport service will operate for the Official Practice Task, 20th June, and all competition days (22nd June to 3rd July, inclusive). Vehicles will be 8 person minibuses fitted with sturdy roof racks. Drivers will be English-speaking, equipped with 2m radios, mobile phones, maps, and they will know the area well! |
Mobile Phones
Mobile phone SIM cards For all pilots, and especially those taking advantage of our Transport service, we strongly recommend the purchase of a French mobile 'phone SIM card. The most reliable network in this area is Bouygues Telecom. A local provider in Laragne has negotiated a special deal for hang glider pilots and their support teams:
But you must reserve in advance to ensure availability. Email: worlds@chabre2009.com |
Turnpoints
Download The turnpoints can be downloaded Here , the zip file contains all the turnpoints in a couple of different formats. An EXTRA TURNPOINT has been added GACHE EAST down load it HERE or add it manually Tp = 116120 Alt 1209m N 44°14.726' E 006°01.306' There is also an open air txt file which can be loaded into suitable GPS instruments which will show the competition airspace limits that will be in force during this competition. Please note this is a simplified map for use in the competition only. Download it HERE A map will be given to all pilots at registration showing the turnpoints and marking the competition airspace boundaries. |
Entry :
1.1 The 17th FAI Hang Gliding World Championship is open to all Member and Associated Member countries of the FAI who may enter any number of pilots holding a valid FAI sporting licence in accordance with the following procedure and up to the limits specified in 1.1.5:
1.1.1 Each NAC is invited initially to submit a team of up to four pilots (and this may comprise any combination of males and females) by 31 January 2009 A deposit of 100 euros per pilot must be received by this date to reserve the places.This is non-refundable.
1.1.2 If the total number of pilots registered, with deposits paid, at 31 January 2009 does NOT exceed 120, an extra allocation of 1 pilot per team shall be offered to nations, in descending order of the nation WPRS ranking (on 1 Febuary 2009) to bring the total maximum number of pilots to 130. In this allocation process France, the host nation, will be treated as equal to the nation ranked highest in the WPRS.
1.1.3 Pilots entered in the extra allocation process will not form part of the national team until all nations who entered a full team of 4 pilots initially have been offered a further place.
1.1.4 Any places that subsequently become available will be offered according to this allocation process until the allocation deadline of 20 May 2009. A second round of allocation will only be offered if the first round results in fewer than 120 pilots entered.
1.1.5 The maximum number of pilots entered by each nation shall not exceed 6 and the maximum team size shall not exceed 6
1.2 Entries must be made on the official entry form ( Download it HERE) by the following registration dates:
A: NAC/Nations registrations – nomination of team of up to 4 pilots by: 31 January 2009
Deposit of 100euros (non-refundable) per pilot must be paid by: 31 January 2009
Confirmed pilot names, and payment in full to be made by: 1 April 2009
B: Allocation round (minimum 10 places to allocate) to begin on: 1 February 2009
Payment in full for additional pilots to be made within 20 days of offer, and by 20 May 2009 latest
Entry will be confirmed upon receipt of full payment
The standard entry fee is 400 euros per pilot. Team Leader fee is 150 euros.
A special package for drivers, assistants and partners will be advertised on the competition website, and payable at registration.
1.3 The 3 highest ranked nations in the WPRS are to pay their entry fees, including those for any additional pilots, direct to the FAI account at:
Credit Suisse Private Banking
Rue du Lion d’Or 5 – 7
Case postale 2468
CH – 1002 Lausanne
Switzerland
Account name: Federation Aeronautique International
Account number: (Euro): 0425-457968-32
IBAN Code: CHF 31 04830 5045 7968 3200 0
SWIFT/BIC Code: CRES CHZZ 10A
Pilot Registration:
Pilots that have been selected by their NAC (federation) should register their details using the the online form on the registration page. |
Entry Fees:
Standard entry fee: 400 euros per pilot Team Leaders 150 euros |
Payment:
By PayPal, direct bank transfer or by cheque in Euros. Details on the payment page. |
Refunds:
In the event of a paid pilot withdrawing from the competition before 20th April, 2009, a minimum refund of 250 euros will be offered. Cancellations received after this date will not be eligible for a refund except at the organiser's discretion. |