British Open Competition 2008 Entry Requirements:

To enter you must have previous Competition Experience
Experience of competitions in at least National 'B' competitions (British Paragliding Cup for British pilots) including completing a goal flight of 30km or a goal flight of 25km in competion..
You will not be able to compete unless you have the following:
  1. FAI sporting license.
  2. One of the following:
    • British FAI card holders - You must be 'Advanced Pilot' rated if you want to be in the British Championship. You can be 'Pilot' rated if you just want to enter the Open competition.
    • International FAI card holders - You must show an IPPI card at level 4 or 5.
  3. Proof of third party insurance (£2,000,000 minimum for the UK)
  4. Proof in English of medical insurance (including medical evacuation and repatriation, £400,000 minimum). 
  5. GPS which records a 3D track log, 3D tracklogs are now mandatory.

    Items 1-5 will be checked at registration.

  6. SMS text phone
  7. Reserve parachute
  8. Helmet
  9. Back protection
  10. Altimeter (to comply with air traffic restrictions)
  11. Whistle and torch (for emergency use after sunset)
If you do not have them ALL, you will NOT be permitted to compete.

Open Gliders

Open class gliders are allowed.
If you are flying a glider that is either 1. Not certified or 2. has been altered from the certified form
Then you must provide the following at registration:
  1. a load test certificate from the manufacturer.
  2. a line diagram from the manufacturer.
  3. a letter from the manufacturer stating their agreement for you as the named pilot to fly that glider.
  4. a BHPA development pilot endorsement. (UK Pilots)
  5. a glider registration document from the BHPA. (UK Pilots)


Rules:

The rules document is here for you to view, download and print. It will be on display at the organisation HQ during the competitions. Please print your own copy, we will not issue one to you.

It is YOUR responsibility to be aware of the rules document and Section 7 of the FIA Sporting Code.
3d Track logs
3D Tracklogs. 3D tracklogs are now madatory for the British Open Competitions. This is to enable us to effictively police cloud flying and airspace infringements. As a Panel we take the same view as CIVL, the FAI and the BHPA that cloud flying is dangerous and gives an unfair advantage to a competitor. Airspace infringements are both extremely dangerous and illegal. This allows us to ensure that competions are run with a safe and level playing field.

2007 Update
The British Competitions Panel updated the Rules document in 2007. There were many general changes to the rules so please check the rules document and make yourselves familiar with the current rules.

In the interests of fair competition these rules will be strictly adhered to.