What: Sprint Hike and Fly Race
When: April 10, Registration Closes Feb 14
Where: Bishop, CA
Who: P3 Pilots, you must have good launch and landing skills
Telegram Link: USA Hike and Fly
How to Sign Up: REGISTRATION FORM
Entry Fee: $75
Venmo or cash are accepted (click the word "venmo" for the link to pay)
Prize: TBD
Course: Name and location subject to change Expect an all day hike and fly of similar flying to hiking time. This will aim to be very similar to our previous Sprint races. These events aim to engage all level of pilots with good launching and landing skills. We hope to end this course at the same goal field as the Eastern Sierra Tour two day Race.
The location is subject to change if the weather is no good and will be finalized April 1. Expect an all day course with big elevation hikes and cross country flying needed to make the finish!
UPDATE 3/31/22 Current dream course will be ending at Flynns near bishop. Carpooling from Flynns or Vons will be highly encouraged!
Equipment Requirements: This is the minimum you need on you at all times, on the ground and in the air, highly suggested you have more.
Wing
Harness
GPS tracking device
Appropriatly sized Reserve
Phone
Helmet
IGC recording device
Rules of Engagement:
HIKING and FLYING a PARAGLIDER are the only acceptable modes of transportation in this race. (MTB exception OCT 31)
We use feet and miles for distance
You must submit a photo at your turn point to be valid.
Obey National Airspace Requirements and VFR at all times
Movement is allowed from 6am till 8pm everyday with a mandatory check in at 8pm
Pre-planned team flying with non participants is not allowed
Non assisted launch only
Paraglider must be larger than 16m2 and cannot exceed 6kg/m2
All flying equipment must be certified and fulfill the latest criteria for the following certification standards:
Paraglider: EN 926-2 and 926-1
Harness: EN 1651 / LTF09 with certified protection
Rescue parachute: EN 12491
Rules are subject to change
Support: A supporter is not necessary for this race. Because we will be running two races at once any volunteers are encouraged to contact us to coordinate.
ATHLETES:
Finish Time Athlete
11:27:17 Eric G Stratton
11:28:12 Tommy Futral
11:38:12 Pamela Kinnaird
12:00:00 Alex Tenenbaum
12:34:17 Caleb Laszloffy
12:34:17 Kuba Mazur
13:08:43 Blake Rankin
13:40:35 Francois Appere
14:48:40 Zach Richter
14:49:12 Philip Massoud
16:15:00 Riebeeck van Niekerk
DNF Nathan Dryer