Bordairline is a competition for paragliders who like the challenge of distance flying and hiking. A competition of this kind already exists in Bavaria since 2005 (see www.crossalps.com) – and with their permission we may use the idea and parts of their records – THANK YOU!

During the competition the participants decide for themselves which way to go or for how long to walk, according to wind, weather, fitness, mood, etc. This makes this competition suitable for a broad range of athletes from hobby to professional pilots.

2. Task

… is to get as far away as possible from the starting point to the personal turning point and back again, only by foot and flying.

Attention: It is not allowed to use any other means of transport! The equipment must always remain with the pilot – it is only about flying and hiking! However, a supporter carrying food, dry cloths, etc. is allowed.

3. Valuation

Minimum distance:

In order to be evaluated, a minimum distance of 15 km (air line distance) away from the starting point must be reached. Furthermore, at least 20 % of the total distance must be covered by flying! If an athlete reaches less than 20 % flying-distance, there will be a substraction from the hiking distance until 20 % of flying distance is reached (see below).

Distance:

The race distance is the air line distance between starting point, turning point (furthest direct point away from the start) and finish (position at end of task) – ideally at the finish line.

• At a too low flight percentage (min. 20% flight percentage) the covered distance is reduced to 5 times total flight distance (corresponds to 20 % flight + 80% hiking distance)

• For pilots who cannot make it back to the finish within the 33 hours, the remaining distance to the finish (air line distance) will be substracted from the total distance.

Punctional returning to the finish pays off with a bonus of 20 %. Therefore, the athlete must decide carefully when to return!

Latest possible hand-over of the GPS data until 18:00 o’clock at the finish, otherwise there will be no evaluation!

Evaluation examples:

o Participant 1 flies to XY (16 km away), hikes back to the finish (starting point) and reaches the finish line in time, flying part >20% - (16 km+16 km-0km)+20%=38,4km

o Partic. 2 has his turning point at XY (39km away) and makes it back in time, flying part >20% - (39km+39km-0km)+20%=93,6km

o Partic. 3 also has his turning point at XY (39km away), but does not make it back in time (at the end of the competition the athlete is still 4 km away from the finish), flying part >20% - (39km+37km-4km)=72km

o Partic. 4 also has his turning point at XY (39km away) and makes it back in time to the finish, the flying part is only 12 km and is therefore below the 20% flying part – (12kmx5)+20%=72km

o Partic. 5 has his turning point at XY (51km away) and does not make it back in time (10 km away from the finish) flying part >20% - (51km+45km-10km)+0%=86km

Cancellation of competition:

The competition can only be cancelled by the chair of the competition – this will be done by SMS.

Valuation

The track will be documented via GPS that will be handed out from the Bordairline organization. However, we recommend to have a back-up GPS with altitude recording, Map WGS84.

The participant must ensure that the GPS can record both days of the competition.

Recording gaps (>5min) are valuated as non-flying distance and must be explained plausibly. The turning point must be recorded!

Track interval: minimum one track point per minute.

e.g.: every 60 sec. = 60 points/hour x 33 hours = 1980 track points

Connection cable and driver unit for back-up devices must be brought along for the GPS analysis!

4. Safety

Only pilots who are in possession of the required licenses, the necessary equipment and insurances may participate (at the briefing athletes will have the chance to get insurance for mountain rescue).

Each participant must carry a working and always switched-on mobile phone. In the evening of the first day of the competition, each participant must announce his/her current position to the competition controllership between 19:00 and 20:00 o’clock.

On the second day, each participant who will not make it back to the finish until 17:00 must announce his/her position to the fetch-back coordinator until 17:30 at the latest. The telephone number of the competition controllership and fetch-back coordinator will be announced during the briefing.

Those who violate flight rules for paragliding, fly before sunrise or after sunset, commit air space violations or otherwise behave un-athletically, will be disqualified.

If a third party suffers from a violation, the pilot will be called to account.

5. Equipment

The equipment of the participants must conform to the legal requirements of the respective country.

Each participant must always carry a minimum equipment consisting of a certified paraglider according to LTF, DHV or EN, harness with protector, helmet, emergency chute, GPS tool and mobile phone. (There will be random checks).

Participation

The number of participants is limited to 60 pilots according to the sequence of registrations (tandems count as single registration).

6. Participation fee and awards

Participation fee: € 40,--

Including: GPS data logger, livetracking, fetch-back in the area

• The winner of the overall standings receives a challenge cup for 1 year

7. Fetch-back

If required, each participant can claim the fetch-back service within a radius of approx. 20 km to the finish. These participants must announce their position to the fetch-back coordinator at the latest at 17:30 o’clock.

8. Protest/Jury

Protest fee: € 50

Protests must be submitted 30 minutes at the latest after the announcement of the results. The jury decides the outcome.

9. Time table

Check out the website www.bordairline.com for detailed information.

Evening before start: Registration and Briefing

1st day of competition: 7:45 Last briefing (compulsory)

8:00 Start

19:00-20:00 Announcement of current position of athletes

2nd day of competition: 17:00 Finish of competition

17:30 Latest announcement of position to the fetch-back

coordinator

18:00 Latest submitting of GPS data, otherwise there is no

valuation of the participant.

Approx. 19:00 Award ceremony and party - open end!