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Local Rules Belgian Gliding Championship 2010
Saturday 08 May to Sunday 16 May 2010
Approved by the Belgian Gliding Federation on 15 January 2010
The only reference for this championship will be the sporting code section 3 annex A from the IGC. The Championship will be declared to the IGC. No FAI sanction fees are applicable. Further guidance or exceptions concerning these local rules are the responsibility of the Director of the Championship of his Deputies.
Hereafter you will find the chapters in relation with the local rules :
A. Contacts
The Internet site of the Championship (http://championnats.fcfvv.be) is the principal official tool for general communication and information. Competitors are requested to refer regularly to the site in order to read the last information available.
The communication with the organisation can take place through following e-mail address : ebsh2010@gmail.com.
The Centre National de Vol à Voile (CNVV), which is organizing the Championship, can be contacted at following e-mail address : cnvv@skynet.be or at following phone number : 061/61 12 68.
The HORECA facilities “Clé des Airs”, located on the site of the aerodrome of Saint-Hubert (EBSH) will normally ensure meals, drinks and accommodations (limited number). Contact through following e-mail address : cnvv@skynet.be.
B. Championship details
Name of the event
Concours International de Saint-Hubert - Championnats de Belgique de Vol à Voile 2010
Internationale Wedstrijd van Saint-Hubert – Belgische Kampioenschappen Zweefvliegen 2010 Belgian Gliding Nationals 2010
Organisation
Centre National de Vol à Voile (CNVV)
Location
Aerodrome of St Hubert - EBSH
Time schedule
Final entries due : 01st of May 2010
Registration period
Friday the 07th of May 2010, between 18:00 and 20:00 and Saturday the 08th of May 2010, from 8:00 to 10:00
Contest flying
From the 08th of May 2010 until the 15th of May 2010.
First briefing
Saturday the 08th of May 2010 at 10 am.
Closing and Prize giving ceremony in the afternoon or in the evening of the 16th of May 10, unless stated otherwise during the briefing. The 16th of May 10 will be a reserve day if we have less than 3 valid days on the 15th of May included.
Competition Officials
Director of Championship : Philip VAN ISHOVEN
Deputy 1 : Karl BRICELJ – Deputy 2 : Michel PIHARD
Task setter :
Yves JEANMOTTE + Jean-Luc COLSON (To be confirmed) + Hugo PAEPE + Director of Championship
Chief scorer :
Pablo SEVERIN
Deputy : Jacques DUMONT
Airspace manager :
Philippe KAMP
Jury :
André RUYMEN (to be confirmed), Laurent MARENNE, Pierre-Jean TASQUIN or Jacques DUMONT (to be confirmed)
C. General
Championship classes
Three classes :
- Club class will include all gliders without ballast (or with empty ballasts) with a handicap from 86 to 97 (both included) on the BGA handicap list (see “glider type” on the “inscription” page) before any additional performance enhancement handicap increments (see “H. Scoring”);
- 15m class will include all gliders with a handicap from 98 to 104 (both included) on the BGA handicap list (see “glider type” on the “inscription” page) before any additional performance enhancement handicap increments (see “H. Scoring”). Gliders from the Club Class are eligible to participate in the 15m class upon request of the pilot at latest at the final entries due date;
- Open class will include all gliders with a handicap equal or superior to 105 on the BGA handicap list (see “glider type” on the “inscription” page) before any additional performance enhancement handicap increments (see “H. Scoring”). Gliders from the Club and 15m classes are eligible to participate in the Open class upon request of the pilot at latest at the final entries due date.
Concerning the 2 seaters participating in the Belgian Gliding Championship, both pilots need to have the Belgian nationality. The “captain” will always be the same pilot and has to own a valid Belgian licence or be of Belgian nationality. A listing of the “co-pilots” has to be given to the Organisation before the beginning of the competition.
A foreign glider is authorized to take part in the Competition. It will not be taken into account for points classification in the Belgian Gliding Championship but it will be classified in the results of the international Competition.
Note : if your glider is not in the listing, send us an Email to : ebsh2010@gmail.com
Max weight
Legend :
W : weight
MTOW = Max Take-Off Weight
FAI.MTOW : Max Take-Off Weight according to Sporting Code
WLPct : percentage of Max wing loading
T/O: take-Off
The weight of the gliders will be limited as follows :
Club class: FAI reference weight (see Sporting Code Section 3, Annex A)
15m and Open classes: the maximum weight allowed for the championships is
MaxWght = WLPct * FAI.MTOW
where
FAI.MTOW = MTOW (according to the glider's flight manual), if MTOW <= FAI_MaxClass
FAI.MTOW = FAI_MaxClass if MTOW > FAI_MaxClass
FAI 15m and FAI Standard class gliders: WLPct = 1.00 ; FAI_MaxClass = 525kg
FAI two-seater gliders: WLPct = 1.00 ; FAI_MaxClass = 750kg
FAI 18m class gliders: WLPct = 1.00 ; FAI_MaxClass = 600kg
FAI Open class gliders: WLPct = 1.00 ; FAI_MaxClass = 850kg
When needed for safety reasons (runway length, tow planes types and performances, grass runway...), the Director of the championship may decide to use the following factors (secondary factors):
Gliders flying in the 15m class: WLPct = 0.90
Gliders flying in the Open class: WLPct = 0.85
Further adjustment of the WLPct may be decided by the Director of the championship (at his discretion) if needed. In particular, in case a class is cancelled and the gliders from that class transferred to another, the WLPct might be adjusted to avoid penalizing one (or more) of the classes merged. In case of adjustments, the weight limits applicable for the day will be communicated during the briefing and through the information board at least one hour before grid time.
In no case a glider will be allowed to take-off if it exceeds 700kgs, except for gliders equipped with engines and two seaters, which may fly at their current mass but without carrying water ballasts.
A list of maximum weights MaxWght for all gliders taking part in the contest, using regular WLPct, will be published on the championship website before the first briefing and a hard copy will be handed to each competitor.
For 15m and Open classes, if a glider will exceed the MaxWght and cannot lower his weight by dropping water, it may be allowed to take-off, and its handicap is increased by 0.5 point for each 10 kg or part thereof above MaxWght. The pilot has to declare this situation and the weight he will be flying at during the registration, before the initial briefing at latest. If the pilot doesn't declare it and is weighed above MaxWght while not carrying water ballasts, the Sporting Code penalties will apply retroactively and will count against the pilot's score on the next valid task, or the his total score if there is no next valid task. Furthermore, the handicap increments will apply for any subsequent task.
For club class, gliders exceeding reference weight will be penalized following FAI sporting code rules. If club class is merged with 15m class, FAI Club class gliders exceeding the calculated MaxWght when dry will be penalized the same way.
For 15m and Open class, weight checks will be done on a random basis. Each day minimum 10 gliders (overall) will be weighted. On the first control if they exceed the maximum allowed T/O weight they will NOT get any penalty but pilots will have to drop water to have the correct weight, or will incur a penalty if flying without water. This penalty enforced will be as defined by Sporting Code Section 3 Annex A. The pilot taken being overweight will have to be weighted the day after the first "positive" control and could be checked systematically the other days as well. If a glider is controlled in overweight for a second time, penalty will apply according to FAI sporting code rules.
For Club class, weight checks will be performed on a random basis. These are included in the minimum 10 gliders that will be weighed each day. Gliders exceeding reference weight will get a handicap increment as per Sporting Code rules, i.e. +0.5 per 10kg excess weight or part thereof. This increment will be added to the handicap and kept from either the first day of the championship (if the pilot declares during registration that he will be heavier) or from the day the glider is taken being in overweight until the end of the championship, unless they are re-weighed and exceed the previous adjusted limit (in that case, subsequent handicap increments are added). On the first time being taken in overweight, the glider will get a scoring penalty of (n x W x 2 pts), where “n” is the number of valid tasks already flown at the time of the weighing, and “W” is the excess weight in kilograms. This penalty will count against the next valid task scored. If there is no next valid task scored, the penalty will count against the pilot's total score at the end of the championship. If the glider is taken in overweight a second time, then “n” will be the number of valid tasks flown since the previous weighing of that glider and “W” the additional weight compared to the previous weighing. If the glider is weighed after getting handicap increments and is not exceeding ref weight anymore, the handicap increments will stay.
The weighting procedure will be communicated during the initial briefings.
Additional safety rules
See airspace page on the web site
D. Pilots
Entry fee
190 € - 75 € for pilots less than 25 years old (on January 1st 2010 included) to be paid BEFORE the 01st of May 2010 (for closing of entries one week before start CB) on bank account Fortis 271-0315177-56.
IBAN : BE20271031517756
BIC : GEBABEBB
The entry fee comprises the meal for the meal organised at the end of the Championship (normally on Saturday 17th of May evening) for the pilot Board Commander of the glider.
Aerotow : 40 €. For administrative easiness, competitors are required to buy at least 5 tickets on the very first day of the Championship, during the registration period. Tickets which have not been used will be completely refunded by the organisation.
Nbr of allowable entries per class
Minimum 6 – maximum 30. If there are less than 6 participants in a class on the first competition day, the class is cancelled. The gliders of the cancelled class will be transferred and mixed to the closest class (Club with 15 m, 15m with Open and Open with 15m) and will take part to the championship of that class. Nevertheless, the Quality Factor of the class which will integrate these pilots will not be modified as a consequence of the presence of additional pilots.
Example : if only 3 pilots are registered on the first day of the competition in the Club class and 12 pilots are registered in the 15m class, the 3 pilots of the Club class will integrate the 15m class but the quality factor of the 15m class will remain unchanged because the factor will be calculated on the basis of 12 pilots and not 15 pilots.
Total nbr of allowable entries
Maximum 50. Exceeding 30 per class as a maximum is a decision of the Director.
Documentation required
Third party insurance - Certificate of airworthiness – Glider License valid for the duration of the competition - FAI sporting license - Valid VFR map of the contest area.
Third party insurance will comply with the legal regulations and will cover
Up to 500 kg : 1.000.000 Eur
Between 500 kg and 1000 kg : 2.000.000 Eur
Two-seaters : 325.000 Eur in addition to amounts mentioned before
E. Technical requirement
Clouds flying
Clouds flying instruments and instruments allowing pilots to fly without visual reference to the ground are prohibited and have to be removed. These include but are not limited to : gimbaled compasses, turn and bank indicators, artificial horizons. Random checks will be conducted by the organisation of the competition.
For safety reasons, FLARM or compatible device strongly recommended.
Flight recorders
The primary flight recorder has to be an IGC approved flight recorder. The maximum recording interval is 10 seconds.
The FLARM and other GPS flight recorders are authorized as BACK UP (BU) flight recorders.
Following rules apply :
1. These flight recorders are to be used ONLY as BU flight recorder.
2. The settings have to be the same than the primary flight recorder (maximum recording interval of 10 seconds).
3. The primary flight recorder file will always be given first to the organizers.
4. If needed, the organizers will require the file of the BU flight recorder.
5. The BU flight recorder must have a barometric sensor.
6. The motorized gliders must have a BU flight recorder with engine sensor.
F. General flying procedures
Units of measurement
Meters, km/h and kg
Radio frequencies
A least 5 frequencies will be given during the initial briefing - the radios can only be used with these official frequencies during the competition. Radios are for transmissions between team members, between them and the organisers and other competitors if team flying, and for safety reasons.
Release altitude
600m QFE (to be confirmed) - The tow plane has to waggle wings before the pilot may release
G. Tasks
Type of tasks
Racing task - speed task Assigned Area
H. Competition procedures
Contest site boundaries
48:30:00N 005:00:00E - 48:00:00N 005:00:00E - 48:00:00N 003:00:00E - 52:00:00N 003:00:00E - 52:00:00N 0010:00:00E - 48:00:00N 0010:00:00E - 48:00:00N 005:00:00E - 48:30:00N 005:00:00E - 49:30:00N 009:00:00E - 51:00:00N 009:00:00E - 51:00:00N 006:30:00E - 50:00:00N 004:00:00E (Including all TP's given in the TP database)
Launch procedure for motor gliders
Motor gliders are authorised and allowed to take off with their own means of propulsion. They have to proceed to the release area and climb not higher than 600m QFE with engine operating. However, if they perform a launch with a tow plane, once released, they have to perform an engine check for a maximum of 2 minutes and climbing not higher than the normal release altitude (600m QFE). If they have to restart the engine, the flight is considered as finished even if the start line has not been crossed.
Areas where continuous circling is prohibited
None, but avoid as much as you can the start lines areas
Circling direction
For safety reason, circle direction is imposed to the left in a circle of 10 km centered on EBSH. It is heavily recommended not to exceed an air speed of 150 km/hr in the same cylinder.
Types of start
Start line of 10 km width. The opening of the start line will be 20 min after the launch of the last glider of each class.
Radio procedures for announcing a start
The start time has to be announced not later than 30 min after a valid start has been taken. The start time will be given to the organizer either by the ground crew, or by the pilot himself on the relevant frequency (the frequency will be announced during the initial briefing).
Altitude procedure for start
The maximum altitude will be given during the daily briefing according to the airspace limitations.
Time interval between start
None.
Aerotow retrieve
Authorised but the pilot has to contact the organization first.
Type of finishes
Circle of 2 Km around Saint-Hubert Airport (TP Saint-Hubert in the data base)
Min and max alt for finishing
Min 50m AGL EBSH - Max 500m AGL EBSH when entering within the circle of 2 km. Penalties will apply as defined by Sporting Code Section 3 Annex A. Low passes (passing at high speed above EBSH at less than 50 m AGL before joining safely the landing pattern in use) prohibited except if explicit authorization given by the organization of the Championship and according to the guidance given by the runway manager only by radio contact, AFTER glider has passed the finish line. Penalties for low passes without authorization will be 50 points for first offense, disqualification for the day for next offenses. In any case, even if performing a low pass, the pilot has first to cross the finish line as stated hereabove.
Landing procedure
The pilot has to join the standard official visual pattern of the runway in use published for St Hubert as soon as he crossed the 2 Km finish circle. The pilot may, on his own responsibility, perform a direct landing or a modified pattern, if authorized by radio by the organization.
Handling of flight documents
Handling of flight documents: a SD card, CF card, or USB stick with the primary flight recorder file of the day has to be given to the organizers max 60min after landing on EBSH, or as soon as arriving back at the airfield when landing out.
The organizers will NOT take the FR themselves.
I. Scoring
Type of scoring system
FAI type of scoring with BGA handicap (see website) - see FAI sporting code for calculation. Additional performance enhancement (not part of the original design) will attract the following handicap increments:
- Span: +1 per 50cm or part thereof;
- Winglets: +1, unless part of the original design, or marked with a (w) on the list, or for gliders with a span of 21 meters or more prior to modification;
- Wing root fairings: +0.5, unless the modification is manufacturer specified on a later derivative of the same glider design enjoying the same handicap.
Use of boundary layer de-turbulating resonance composite film and similar technologies is prohibited.
Outlandings
Virtual outlandings are authorised.
M factor
NO bonus will be given if a pilot lands back on the field after completing the task.
J. Protest
Value of the protest fee : 150 €. The sum will be given back if the complaint is justified.
K. Doping
Doping undermines the values of sport and the use of doping agents and methods by glider pilots could have consequences for the future of gliding sport.
Anti-doping regulations, policies and declarations have been adopted by nations and national and international sport organisations. Belgium, through its Flemish, French and German-speaking Communities, has ratified the Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-doping in sport dated March 2003. Following this declaration the Communities have promulgated specific legal regulations which have to be respected on their respective areas of competence.
International and national regulations applicable for the competition can be found on following Internet sites :
http://www.wada-ama.org (World Anti-doping Agency)
http://www.dopage.be (Regulations applicable in the Belgian French Community)
Following the regulations of the French Community the Belgian Gliding Championship 2010 will be declared to the authorities prior to the competition. Controls could be executed on a random basis. They will not affect the overall conduct of the Competition.
A pilot who would be found positive after a doping control would risk being disqualified and/or runned out of the competition by a decision of the jury on proposition of the Director of the Competition. Specific or legal procedures could also be undertaken consequently against the pilot by the Belgian Gliding Federation and by the Belgian authorities according to the applicable regulations.
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