Information for pilots:
In the frameworks of the XIVth Velikie Luki International Hot-Air
Balloon Meet the following competitions will be held:
- 15th National competition “Championship of Russia”
- 2nd International competition “Cup of Friendship”
- 5th International competition “Cup of Velikie Luki”
- 3rd International competition “Cup of princess Olga”
1. DEFINITION OF WINNERS
The Winner of the “Championship of Russia” will be the Russian competitor with the highest aggregated score among Russian pilots by the end of the event.
The Winner of the “Cup of Friendship” will be the competitor with the highest aggregated score among all competitors by the end of the event. This international competition establishes by the government of the Pskov region for reinforce friendship amongst aeronauts of all nations.
The Winner of the “Cup of Velikie Luki” will be the competitor with the highest aggregated score by the end of the event among competitors participated in Velikie Luki Balloon Meet more than once.
t1st Velikie Luki Cup was established by the municipal authorities with the support of Russian Balloon Federation in 2005 in honour of the contribution of the town to development of Russian Ballooning.
The Winner of the “Cup of princess Olga” will be the lady-pilot with the highest aggregated score among all lady-competitors by the end of the event. Competition the "Cup of princess Olga" was established by Pskov region government in 2007 for ladies pilots in honour with the aim of the development of women-piloted ballooning in Russia and popularization of the historical heritage of the area. This Cup was named by the great old-Russian ruler – the princess Olga. The first mention of Pskov city in chronicles (903) is related to the years of her government. She was a great founder and organizer of the first Russian state – Kiev Russia and made a great contribution to Russian state life and culture. The memory of her achievements in Pskov area in topographic and other names.
2. RULES, LANGUAGES AND PERSONNEL OF THE COMPETITION
The Competition will be run based on AX MODEL EVENT RULES version 2008, with observers and GPS loggers. The official languages of the competition will be English and Russian.
3. ENTRY CONDITIONS
Pilots-in-command shall have been authorized to act as pilot-in-command of a hot air balloon, at least year prior to the start of the event. Each pilot-in-command shall have accumulated at least 35 hours as pilot-in-command of aerostats of that sub-class by the date of registration for the event. No more than 40 pilots will participate in the event.
4. ENTRY TERMS
The filled enclosed entry form must reach the organizers by March 31, 2009. The organizers would appreciate your sending colour photos of pilot and his/her balloon with the entry form.
5. ENTRY FEE - EURO 200
For the first 5 foreign pilots, who enter before March 31, 2009 - NO ENTRY FEE. Teams, consisting of 3 members (Pilot+2 team members), which file the entry form before March 31, 2009, will be provided with:
- accommodation (hotel in centre of sity) and 2 meals a day for the period from 09.00 am - 6th June till 12.00 -14th June, 2009;
- competition rules book;
- maps (2 copies);
- meteo and other flight information;
- morning coffee;
- propane;
- entry tickets to the welcome party and awards dinner, local sightseeing and other social events;
- souvenirs of the event
Accommodation&meals for extra team member should be booked before 16th May, 2009.
Payment entry fee and for accommodation&meals for extra team member can be make in time of check-in. Accommodation&meals for extra team member/from 09.00 - 6th June till 12.00 - 14th June, 2009 (special price): single room – euro 160* or 120* (toilet, shower, TV, phone);
double room – euro 120* or 100* (together with other member of your team/toilet, shower, TV, phone).
*class room and real price will depend from resources of organizing committee
6. CHASE VEHICLE RENT
Any request to hire of chase vehicle with local driver shall be submitted to the organizers in writing by
16th May, 2009. Rent cost (including a local driver’s service and petrol) for the whole period of the competition – euro 200.
7. VOLUNTEERS/crew members
Crew member (volunteer) can be provided by the organizing committee upon your request. Request shall be submitted by 20th April, 2009.
8. REGISTRATION
Check-in for pilots and officials will be held on/ Musorgskiy musical school - centre of town:
Saturday/ June 6, 2009 (09.00 – 16.00)
Sunday/ June 7, 2009 (09.00 – 13.00)
The originals of the following documents shall be presented at the registration:
- pilot certificate/licence;
- pilot logbook;
- balloon registration document;
- balloon certificate of airworthiness;
- certificate of insurance;
- FAI Sporting License or a liability certifying that a competitor knows and understands the FAI Sporting Code and commits himself to abide by it;
- Passport or Identity Document.
The Organizing Committee would also appreciate your preparing copies of the above mentioned documents in advance.
9. ADVERTISEMENT
Organisers of the Event retain right to place an advertisement on gondola of a balloon.
10. INSURANCE
Each competitor must be insured to a minimum of EURO 50 000 for third parties. Each pilot and each passenger must be insured to a minimum of EURO 25 000.
11. OBSERVERS
The Organizing Committee will consider suggestions concerning participation of observers received before March 31, 2009.
12. EQUIPMENT RENT
Please, for receiving the information about possibilities for rent of balloon, baskets and other equipment, contact with the Organizing Committee as soon as possible.
13. ACCESS
By plane to Moscow or St.-Petersburg and then to take a train or a car to Velikie Luki. Another easy way is to come from Europe by car through Poland and Belarus (Poland/Latvia/Lithuania).
You can take a ferry to Riga or Tallinn and then go by car or a train to Velikie Luki. It is possible to drive across Finland and enter Russia in Vyborg.
Upon receiving necessary information about members of your team before 15th April, 2009 the Organizing Committee will send you special official invitation for visa formalities.
Upon receiving the information about your chosen route to Velikie Luki and information about your team and equipment (balloon, car/trailer) before 30th April, 2009 the Organizing Committee will render you all possible assistance.
14. PLACE OF THE EVENT
The city of Velikie Luki (120 000 citizens) is located in Pskov region within 450 km to the west of Moscow and within 600 km from St.-Petersburg, 100 km distance from the western border of Russia. It was founded in 1166. The co-ordinates are: 56N23'/30E37'. The city has good railway and motorway connections with Moscow, St.-Petersburg, Riga, Pskov and Minsk.
15. SIGHTSEEING AND SOCIAL EVENTS
At free time all participants and guests of the event will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the region and the city and take part in social events arranged by the organizers and local authorities. In the beginning or after the end of the competitions you can visit places related to the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. You can also see Pskov, the most ancient Russian fortress Izborsk and the unique Pechorsky monastery that has been constantly open for the last 530 years. Cost of this sightseeing tour will be partially covered by the organizers.
CORRESPONDENCE
You are welcome to contact the Organizing Committee for further information and questions:
E-mail: d_sh2108@mail.ru Phone: +7 926 114 28 28; +7 495 408 60 94;
Fax: +7 495 576 33 27;
Information - http: //www.balloon-cup.ru/
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