The ASI 2003 SCC is a 5 day contest, scheduled for June 30-July 5, one rest day, and a practice day on June 29. Air Sailing Glider Port is 25 miles North of Reno NV, and right over the hills from famous Pyramid Lake
We will be using reverse preferential entry. The higher you are on the Pilot ranking list, the lower your preferential entry number. In other words, If you haven't flown a contest before, you have the highest possible preferential entry. We also intend to have experienced pilots available to act as mentors for those pilots with no or little competition experience. We also intend to have daily meetings that will enhance the knowledge of the novice contest pilot. Experienced contest pilots will be available Saturday, July 28 for additional help.
For information on Air Sailing and events for the 2003 season, check:
http://www.airsailing.org/
Contest Fee $290 Deposit: $25 Late Entry Fee: $50
Maximum Number of contestants: 30 Preferential Entry Deadline: May 1
GPS with altitude recording is required; No disposable Ballast allowed except for CG adjustment
Experience requirements to enter a Sport Class Regional Contest: Have earned at least the Bronze Badge and have attended a Cross-country or Competition instruction course/camp Show proof of having earned the Silver distance leg OR Be listed in the current SSA Pilot Ranking List
Note that Air Sailing is holding a Cross Country Camp the week prior to the Contest
What to bring to a contest: Proof of SSA membership A valid pilot’s license with Private or Commercial Glider privileges (foreign pilots may present the equivalent license or certification from their country) An airworthy glider that meets the rules of the class you plan to enter All the paperwork that makes the glider legal to fly (Registration, Certificate of Airworthiness, etc.) A parachute for each seat in the glider, packed within 120 days of the scheduled end of the contest Proof that you own the glider, or written permission from the owner (on the SSA Pilot Registration Form) If you will be a minor on the first scheduled flying day (practice or competition), permission of your parent or guardian (on the SSA Pilot Registration Form) Proof of liability insurance coverage for the glider (a photocopy of the first page of the policy is the best form of this)
