XC Savinjska open
General information
XC Savinjska Open is an event bringing competition flying back to Savinjska valley. There are 4 takeoffs considered, depending on the conditions.
Dobrovlje: A plateau overlooking the lower Savinja valley and offering a 10km south facing ridge. There are task options to the high alpine peaks or good valley flying.
Malič: One of the highest mountains in the Zasavje hills offers a south facing takeoff. There are good task options in the Zasavje hills.
Kopitnik: Another peak in the Zasavje hills that offers a north facing takeoff. Same as Malič, good task options in the Zasavje hills.
Konjiška gora: A south west facing takeoff providing us with a good option in the event of south west winds, which are common here. Task options are good in the hills or the valley
The event will take place from 18.3.2023 to 19.3.2023 with reserve dates a week later, so 25.3-26.3.2023.
Dobrovlje INFO
How to get to HQ:
Takeoff info:
Altitude: 760m MSL
Orientation: East
Size: 4 paragliders
Hight difference: 450m
Other INFO:
HQ location: On landing
Transport to takeoff: by shuttle, 10min
http://xcglobe.com/sites#site/24075×6004/
Malič INFO
How to get to HQ:
Takeoff info:
Altitude: 881m MSL
Orientation: South
Size: 4 paragliders
Hight difference: 650m
Other INFO:
HQ location: On landing
Transport to takeoff: by shuttle, 15min
http://xcglobe.com/sites#site/24015×6082/
Kopitnik INFO
How to get to HQ:
Takeoff info:
Altitude: 871m MSL
Orientation: North
Size: 8 paragliders
Hight difference: 650m
Other INFO:
HQ location: On landing
Transport to takeoff: by shuttle, 15min
http://xcglobe.com/sites#site/23979×6070/
Konjiška gora INFO
How to get to HQ:
Takeoff info:
Altitude: 854m MSL
Orientation: Southwest
Size: 4 paragliders
Hight difference: 530m
Other INFO:
HQ location: On landing
Transport to takeoff: by shuttle, 15min
http://xcglobe.com/sites#site/24094×6139/
Important contacts:
Aves president: rok.volovlek@gmail.com
Chief organizer: matej.jarm@gmail.com
Meet director: matej.goste@gmail.com
Competition staff:
Event director: Sebastjan Podbregar
Meet director: Matej Gošte
Safety director: Jure Tiselj
Scorer: Peter Kocjan
Safety information:
- Emergency number: 112
- Mountain rescue on duty
- Helicopter rescue avaliable
- Mandatory weather and safety briefing before each task
Prizes and competition categories:
Prize fund TBD
Flying categories and trophies:
– Fun Class (up to EN-B)
– Sport Class (up to EN-C)
– Serial Class (up to EN-D)
– Overall
– Female (all classes)
Documents and application requirements:
- FAI sporting license
- National PG pilot license
- personal insurance
- signed application form
Selection of pilots and entry fee:
- Entry fee is 60€ (on registration day 80€ – cash)
- 60 pilots will be selected
- 20 places are reserved for foreign pilots
- Pilots will be selected by who ever pays first
Cancellation policy:
- Final decision will be made 2 days before the competition.
Registration requirements:
- valid FAI sporting license and valid national PG pilot license
- IPPI card level 4 or 5
- medical insurance covering paragliding
- third party liabilty insurance covering paragliding
- unmodified paragliding helmet (EN966)
- unmodified harness ( EN 1651)
- paraglider with valid technical check (EN 926/2)
- rescue parachute, mobile phone and VHF radio
Daily Schedule
Registration and reception of pilots 25.3.2023 from 7:00 onward at decided landing, exact location to be declared later via WhatsApp
Saturday, 18.3.2023
– 10:00, departure to take off
– 11:00, task briefing at TO
– 18:30, provisional results
Sunday, 19.3.2023
– 10:00, departure to take off
– 11:00, task briefing at TO
– 17:00, provisional results
– 18:00, final results, award ceremony