Lake Keepit Soaring Club

Lake Keepit Soaring Club Regatta 2012

Date - Sunday 19th - Saturday 25th February 2012 (7 days)

Entry fee - $100 per aircraft, plus $30 per additional pilot. Pilots sharing a glider will have their entry fee pro rated based on days flown.

Entries - Max 30 gliders – First come basis.

Accommodation - Limited onsite accommodation is available on a first come basis. Further accommodation is available in the adjoining state park if required, all accommodation details are on the LKSC website.

Gliders - Bring your own aircraft, or you can hire one of ours. LKSC glider fleet is available for exclusive regatta bookings on a first come basis. See website for fleet detail and contact the organiser for pricing details. Gliders will be handicapped based on the National Club Class Handicaps, and the regatta will be a 100% dry comp.

Launch costs – Flat $45 launch cost per day, to 2000'.

Catering - This is a self catered comp, where you can use of our club house facilities, or dine out in town.

Second pilots name

Second pilot's address (512 chars left)

P2 State

P2 Postcode

P2 GFA number

P2 GFA Membership Expiry Date

P2 Total Hours

P2 Phone number

P2 Fax number

P2 Other contact number

P2 Email address

GPS Loggers 

It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure downloading software and data cabling for their GPS Datalogger is available and provide suitable software to the organisers if necessary.

GPS Logger. Make and serial number (512 chars left)

Radio

A working radio with frequencies 122.5, 122.7, 122.9, 126.7, 127.8, 127.4, 127.1, 121.5 must be fitted.

FLARM

A working Flarm proximity warning device must be fitted to each aircraft.

Insurance

Gliders must be insured for 3rd party and public liability in a sum of not less than $1,000,000. Any policy that does not include the GFA standard competition endorsement must include the following endorsement:

“In respect of the use of the Aircraft competing in the NSWGA comp at Lake Keepit from March 26th through to April 2nd inclusive, sanctioned by the Gliding Federation of Australia, this insurance is extended to include as jointly insured, the Gliding Federation of Australia, NSW Gliding Association Inc, the Lake Keepit Soaring Club and any individual organiser or helper acting in connection with such sanctioned gliding competition but limited to the extent of coverage and limit of liability as provided by this policy.”

I authorise the organizers of this competition to verify my insurance details with my Insurance Company.

Insurance company and policy number

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.

When registering you may be required to show:

• Log book with current Annual Flight Review
• Maintenance Release for the Glider.
• Copy of insurance policy competition endorsement.
• GFA membership card (both Pilots)
• Current parachute packing slip.
• Current Competitors Licence

Experience Certification

For pilots who have not competed in at least 2 national, State or NCC approved regional competitions the following certification must be provided, signed by a GFA Official Coach or a Level 2 or 3 Instructor with a minimum of 50 hours competition flying.

I certify that the pilot/s named above has/have qualifications to the following standard:

• Minimum 20 hours solo
• Silver “C” distance
• Minimum 10 aerotows
• Current flying practice
• Minimum 3 outlandings (aerodromes excluded)
• Knowledge of Rules of the Air
• Competent to join and fly with other gliders in thermals
• Competent to fly cross country
• Competent to fly competition final glides, finishes and modified circuits.

Name of certifying official

GFA Number

I/we acknowledge that gliding is a hazardous sport and that competition gliding involves added risks.

I hereby apply to enter the 2010 New South Wales State Championships and agree to accept these risks and abide by the New South Wales Competition Rules and any variations that may be decided by the New South Wales Competition Policy Committee circulated as Local Rules and note that in particular that if any aircraft does not meet the airworthiness requirements of these rules, entry application may be rejected.

I/we specifically agree to waive all claims against the competition organisers, the Gliding Federation of Australia, the New South Wales Gliding Association and the Lake Keepit Soaring Club Inc either by me/us or by any other person claiming through me/us or on my behalf.

In consideration of my/our being permitted to compete I/we agree to indemnify and keep indemnified the Gliding Federation of Australia, the New South Wales Gliding Association and the members thereof, the Lake Keepit Soaring Club Inc and any person or persons having the control of or assisting with the New South Wales Championships (including matters ancillary to the competition) against all or any claim or claims for willful or negligent acts or breach of duty or otherwise made upon it by me/us or any other person or persons arising directly or indirectly from my/our participation in the 2010 New South Wales State Championships.

I/we agree to become a member of the Lake Keepit Soaring Club for the duration of the competition and abide by all rules and regulations of the club.

I certify that the information supplied in this entry form is true and correct. *

Payment

$100.00 plus $30.00 additional for second pilot.

Subtract $50.00 for early bird discount if paid before 19th February. Entry fee includes GST and temporary membership to the Lake Keepit Soaring Club. 

Cancellation Policy

Entries cancelled before 1st February will be refunded in full. Cancellations received after this and before 11th February will be refunded, less a cancellation charge of $120. Entries cancelled after this will not be refunded.

Payment by Direct Internet Bank Transfer

Macquarie Bank

Lake Keepit Soaring Club

BSB: 182 512

Acct: 960 195 352.

Important! Please, please ensure your name is included in the description of the transfer, and email confirming bank transfer advice to comps@keepitsoaring.com

I agree to all the above terms and conditions *