| This page contains information directly related to the competition such as rules, task, maps etc.
Update: 11 June 2010.
Please feel free to ask questions and we will try to answer them.
If of general interest I will publish them here so that all of you benefit from them.
Here are some questions from previous competitions.
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How is the distance measured in the 3DT shape task?
The distance is the horizontal distance (2D) between valid track points.
This means going up and down to get a slant distance (3D) doesn't help.
The shape may be divided in several parts (PIE task see TDSs from other competitions) the distance gained may have a bonus factor in these parts.
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Is the distance measured in the 3DT shape task a straight line from entry point to exit point?
NO! See above, in other words making a curved track in the shape will help you!
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Can I leave the shape and enter again to increase my result?
YES! Provided you are still in the scoring period and other possible limits specified in the TDS.
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Does it matter where the logger mounting points are?
examples of correct and incorrect attached loggers
Yes! The rules require 2m above the mouth at the right hand side!
There are many reasons for this and I could write a book about all our tests and experiences.
That's why we insist on this rule. Let me give you a few reasons:
That spot is easily reachable when laying out your envelope.
The distance to the basket reduces interference with electronic equipment (radios, phones etc.) in the basket.
You will not burn it off your balloon in a windy inflation.
The logger has an uninterrupted semi circular view of the sky providing for the best GPS fixes.
The logger does not drag through the durt during inflation.
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Can the mounting point be a large safety pin ?
examples of correct and incorrect attached loggers
We do not prescribe the fitting. Anything that you can hang a small logger on is OK.
We recommend a key ring through the side of a load tape, they are robust do not harm the integrity of the balloon (if fit with care!).
Do not forget, if you lose your logger you may not only lose your result in that task but also will have to pay for it!
The grafical quality of the previous published version is not so good (staggered lines).
If have worked on a better version with better graphical quality. You may download that map by clicking on the on the image to the left.
The file contains the map image, the Oziexplorer calibration, a PZlist and a car driven track.
ATTENTION: The data given is for information and study only!
Due to some communication errors the version of the Rules displayed on the web site is not correct.
The correct version as approved by the Bureau can be downloaded RULES here.
The interpretation about flying persons in the basket is:
- All person must be female (except for Officials).
- All persons must represent the same NAC except if the crew member has not competed in any previous national or
international balloon competition (events).
To get an idea what tasks you can expect, I recommend you to study the task data sheets of some competitions of last years.
Especially the 3D tasks may be new to you and you may well expect a PD PIE.
In this task you will have to declare a coordinate of your choice before the flight.
This coordinate will be the center of a 'wedding cake' type shape. You will try to accumulate the greatest horizontal distance in each cylinder of the cake.
The distance will be doubled in the second slice and tripled in the top slice.
Here are some task date sheets of past competitions:
Note: Some TDSs are from 4 years ago and tasks will propably set different today!
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