XC Savinjska open

PRIJAVA/ APPLICATION

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

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: tiselj.jure@gmail.com
Meet director: sebastjan.podbregar@gmail.com

Competition staff:

Event director: Rok Volovlek
Meet director: Sebastjan Podbregar
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 75€ (on registration day 90€ – cash)
  • 70 pilots will be selected
  • 25% 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