ARMY PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION



Welcome to NetheravonWingsuit Nationals 27-30 May 2016Competitor Briefing PackYour pack contains information on the following:Documentation and registrationMeet Director Brief – Mark BayadaDZ Map & GPS Ground Reference InfoJudging Brief – Klaus RheinwaldScheduleContact detailsIncluded in pack:BPA National Open Parachute Championships Entry FormDocumentation and registration:Mobile phones: - all jumpers must carry a mobile on jumps and this number must be recorded on the registration list. They must have the DZ number programmed in to their phone in case of landing out: +44 (0)1980 628250All rigs must have an AAD.International CompetitorsVisitors from EU Countries need:FAIAPA Temporary Membership (free for competitors for duration of event)Evidence of membership of their own Country’s BPA equivalent insurance (€1.3m minimum)Medical requirements: “A parachutist from a foreign country may parachute at a BPA PTO if he/she fulfils the medical requirements of that parachutist’s own country”Visitors from outside EU Countries need:FAIAPA Temporary Membership (free for competitors for duration of event)Temporary BPA insurance forms completed Medical requirements: “A parachutist from a foreign country may parachute at a BPA PTO if he/she fulfils the medical requirements of that parachutist’s own country”Meet Director Brief – Mark BayadaRules are as per FAI Wingsuit Flying – Competition Rules 2016 Edition: also available on the website.Immediately following the brief you will be allocated a Flysight which will be yours for the entire competition. Klaus Rheinwald will give a judging brief following Meet Director brief.All jumpers will be pre-manifested, all on same lift, same groups but rotate order of passesAll lifts notified of when they will be jumping by use of the screensCompetitors need to go to flight-line by 15 min call ready to be checked by the flight-line checker and judge. Everyone must get a check and signed off.All competitors will show a judge Flysights are confirmed on. The judges will have a spare for any issues.There will be a jumpmaster on each load who will manage the loading, checking Flysights and exits. Nominal exit altitude 12-12,500ft (3658-3810mtrs). Spare Flysights and goggles will be carried in the aircraft.All jumpers are reminded to exit safely and clear the tail. The pilots will be trying to maintain a level attitude which might result in slightly faster exit speed.Flight patterns, direction and distance will be explained on the day (weather dependent). An example map with lanes is included in the pack. See the aerial photo for the run-in for the petition lanes must be adhered to.Opening heights will be 4,000ft (1220 mtrs) , absolutely no turning whilst in freefall, stay in lane. Land safely anywhere on DZ or north field if necessary. No mandatory landing pattern during the competition, jumpers should clear hazards and other jumpers.Landing off – do not climb fences (beware of livestock). Report any damage of fences to DZ staff immediately. Staff will pick up any jumpers landing off but please ensure you carry your mobile phone.Malfunctions –try and land on the landing area, call the DZ if you land anywhere else.Staff will book competitors in when they land / get back to the DZ. Any questions during the competition please talk to the Meet Director – Mark Bayada Mark is the APA Chief InstructorAn example jump run over the airfield is shown below. Updated flight plans according to the day’s weather conditions will be posted on the noticeboard next to hangar reception.This photo shows the airfield in more detail showing example aiming markers used to maintain lane disciple. This example shows marker 1 as edge of runway, marker 2 edge of buildings and marker 3 square field. Actual markers may vary depending on wind conditions.Judging Brief – Klaus RheinwaldFlysight process Report to Judges with your suit and helmet for suit check-in and marking and Flysight mounting.Early morning satellite lock attained by judging teamPick up Helmet on your 20 min call from the Judges room before walking to the Boarding AreaA Judge will ensure Flysight has lock prior to boarding the aircraftJumpmaster will ensure lock is maintained in aircraft prior to exitLeave Flysight switched on until after landingJudge will meet competitors after landing to check Flysight still has lock prior to switching offCompetitors will pass helmet immediately to the judging team in the hangar for processing live scoringHelmet with Flysight will be kept inside the judging room. FlySights will be recharged by judges.Schedule for the weekWe will be aiming for wheels off at 08:30-09:00 daily unless the weather conditions dictate otherwise. If we need to come in early we will make sure all competitors are notified the previous day. 07:00 is the earliest time we will start (if absolutely necessary).All updated competition information will be posted on the noticeboard next to Hangar Reception. Friday 27th May08:30 DZ open for performance training jumps Registration closes by 09:00 on Friday for acro competitors wishing to compete in both and 12:00 for performance and all other acro teams.Acro draw will take place at 10:00 on Friday morning. Acro rounds can commence on Friday afternoon. Competitor briefing will take place at 12:00 for acro and repeated at 18:00 for performance and acrobatics.Note: Performance rounds will be prioritised for competitors doing both events but Acro-only competitors will run in parallel.Saturday 28th MayAll Competition rounds will commence first thing on Saturday morning. The start time will be announced on Friday evening at the competitor briefing as weather will dictate whether an early start is needed.Sunday 29th MayStart time will be announced on Saturday. Monday 30th MayStart time will be announced on Sunday. Prizegiving on Monday afternoon.Contact detailsDropzone telephone numbers (for programming into mobile phones) are:+44 (0)1980 628250+44 (0)1980 670734Address: Airfield Camp, Netheravon, Salisbury, Wilts SP4 9SFBurble accounts will be set-up and there is an emergency button on the app for contacting the dropzone to let them know where you are in case you land off. Website: Facebook event page: ................
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