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2009 XC, Endurance, and Paramotor Competition


XC competition

    • January 1st to December 31st 2009
    • For pilots from any level excluding Atlanta Paragliding instructors.
    • GPS track log will be required and launch needs to be done at Atlanta Paragliding.
    • Minimum distance to score is 7 miles
    • Minimum distance to qualify for a prize is 20 miles
    • Out and returns will score double the actual miles flown.
    • Retrieves will be provided at the end of the day (check general rules).
    Prizes:
    - Longest flight of the year = 60% discount on a GRADIENT Golden 2 or Aspen 3..
    - Second longest flight of the year = 40 % discount on a GRADIENT Golden 2 or Aspen 3.
    - Third longest flight of the year = two 12 tow packages at Atlanta Paragliding

Endurance competition

    • January 1st to December 31st 2009
    • For pilots up to P-2 level at the moment they make the flight.
    • Launch and landing must be at Atlanta Paragliding Training Center.
    • Flight time needs to be certified by instructor or tow operator.
    • Minimum time to score 15 minutes
    • Minimum time to qualify for a prize 60 minutes
    Prizes:
    - Longest flight of the year = 60% discount on a GRADIENT GOLDEN 2
    - Second longest flight of the year = 40% discount on a GRADIENT GOLDEN 2
    - Third longest flight of the year = two 12 tow packages at Atlanta Paragliding.

Paramotor Out and Return XC Competition

    • January 1st to December 31st 2009
    • For pilots from any level excluding Atlanta Paragliding instructors.
    • GPS track log will be required and launch and landings need to be done at Atlanta Paragliding.
    • Limited to onboard fuel only without modifications.
    • Minimum distance to score is 20 miles
    • Minimum distance to qualify for a prize is 40 miles
    • Retrieves will only be provided within a 20 mile radius from Atlanta Paragliding at the end of the day.
    Prizes:
    - Longest flight of the year = 60% discount on a new GRADIENT TAURUS or GOLDEN 2
    - Second longest flight of the year = 40% discount on a new GRADIENT TAURUS or GOLDEN 2
    - Third longest flight of the year = 20% discount on a new GRADIENT TAURUS or GOLDEN 2.

General rules:

    • No entry fee is required.
    • Pilots can fly as many days as they want during the year.
    • Retrieves at the end of the day (if needed) will cost $ 30 for XC and PPG competitors.
    • Only one prize per pilot will be distributed. If the same pilot qualifies for two or more prizes, the next scored pilot will get the prize.
    • If the same pilot scores within the first three ranks in more than one competition, only one prize can be chosen.
    • Atlanta Paragliding instructors will be included in scoring but will not receive prizes.