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
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