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29 Apr - 05 May 2019
ParagliderCross Country
Past Tasks
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03/05/19
Task Distance: 102 km
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Finished 
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02/05/19
Canceled
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01/05/19
Task Distance: 42 km
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Finished 
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30/04/19
Task Distance: 42 km
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Finished 
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Results
Blog
EMPESSOS XC OPEN 2019 - Greek PG Championship on Viber!
2019-04-15 15:04
Log in to the group Empessos XC Open 2019:.
Τροποποίηση κόστους συμμετοχής!
2019-03-23 08:26
Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι λόγω του αποχαρακτηρισμού του αγώνα ως pre - World Cup, το κόστος συμμετοχής στον αγώνα για όσους δεν έχουν καταθέσει ακόμα, θα είναι 130 € (αντί για 160 € που ήταν αρχικά).
New cost of the entry fee:
We kindly inform you that the cost for the participation in the event is 130 € (instead of 160 €), due to the fact that the race is no longer pre-World Cup.
.Event info
The Air Club of Agrinio, under delegation from E.L.A.O. organizes an
FAI cat2 paragliding competition, Panhellenic ChampionShip 2019, lasting six days, 28 of April till 5 of May in Empessos, municipality of Amfilochia Aitoloaakarnanias and invite all clubs to take part in it.
Clubs wishing to participate with athletes in this race are invited to send completed the relevant form to the organizer (Agrinio Aeroclub) and the E.L.A,O. and EAP no later than Friday, April 5, 2019.
Individual entries for the race can be done but this does not replace the obligation for clubs to send the aforementioned centralized athletes list. All holdings that are declared beyond that date, either through association or individually will not be accepted. Therefore, entries on the spot in the race will not be accepted.
Maximum number of participants: 80 pilots.
Local Rules
ΚανονισμόςΑγώνων.pdf
The races will be held under the current competition regulations as published on the website of the Paragliding Commission of the Hellenic Airsports Federation on the web.
The races will be held under the current competition regulations as published on the website of the Paragliding Commission of the Hellenic Airsports Federation on the web.
Airspace
How to get here
To find information how to get to the race site, click on the map of the region.
Accommodation
Space for camping:
Free camping in the area of the school -WC and shower are available.
Free camping in the area of the school -WC and shower are available.
Downloads
Gallery
Selection and entry fee
Pilots' documents and equipment required:
- Valid FAI sporting license and CIVL number- Pilot licence
- Signed Release of Liability Document
- Medical insurance covering paragliding (proof will be checked at competition registration)
- Third party liability insurance covering paragliding (proof will be checked at competition registration)
- VHF radio 2m
- Certified helmet and rescue parachute
- Compatible GPS with cable for connection to PC
Payment method: Bank transfer of 120 € to the following account:
IBAN: GR46 0140 2200 2200 0210 1264 764
BIC: CRBAGRAAXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 220002101264764
BANK: ALPHA BANK
BENEFICIARY NAME: Agrinion Airclub
After payment of the subscription please send an email specifying the date of payment at epeleki@yahoo.com (Cc: info@noborders.gr; info@ksamson.com;). In any case retain the deposit receipt which you may need when you sign up.
All transfer expenses must be borne solely by each principal.
Payments that will be done after 31 of March will have an extra charge of 10 euros (that means 130 euros total).
Guests
Free flyers will have all the benefits of the contestants except scoring. The entry fee to participate is 15 € per day.
Competition schedule
MONDAY 29/04/2019
12:00 Free training
19:00 to 20:30 Registrations
TUESDAY 30/04/2019 - 1st COMPETITION DAY
8:00 to 10:00 Registrations
9:00 General Briefing
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
WEDNESDAY 01/05/2019 - 2nd COMPETITION DAY
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
THURSDAY 02/05/2019 - 3rd COMPETITION DAY
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
FRIDAY 03/05/2019 - 4th COMPETITION DAY
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
SATURDAY 04/05/2019 - 5th COMPETITION DAY
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
19.00 - 20.00 Scoring
The schedule may be amended, if necessary, under the responsibility of the race director.
12:00 Free training
19:00 to 20:30 Registrations
TUESDAY 30/04/2019 - 1st COMPETITION DAY
8:00 to 10:00 Registrations
9:00 General Briefing
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
19.00 - 20.00 Scoring
WEDNESDAY 01/05/2019 - 2nd COMPETITION DAY
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
19.00 - 20.00 Scoring
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
19.00 - 20.00 Scoring
FRIDAY 03/05/2019 - 4th COMPETITION DAY
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
19.00 - 20.00 Scoring
21.00 Free food and drinks by the organization
10:00 Departure for takeoff
11.00 Task Briefing
12.00 Task Start
18.00 Task end
19.00 - 20.00 Scoring
20.00 Results - Awards
Sunday will be used as a spare day for task in case the race is not valid.
The schedule may be amended, if necessary, under the responsibility of the race director.
Prizes and competition categories
The first three winners of each category will be awarded of a total of twelve (12) Cups:
- Overall ranking women (Minimum holding fifteen women)
- Ranking Certification EN A and EN B
- Ranking Certification EN C
- Overall General Classification
Organization
Hellenic AirSports Federation
Supervision: Paragliding Commission
Execution: Agrinion Airclub
* Meet Director: Ioannis Myrianthopoulos
* Federation supervisor: set by the Paragliding Commission
* METEO briefing: Joachim Skondras
* Scoring: Peleki Eleni
Supervision: Paragliding Commission
Execution: Agrinion Airclub
* Meet Director: Ioannis Myrianthopoulos
* Federation supervisor: set by the Paragliding Commission
* METEO briefing: Joachim Skondras
* Scoring: Peleki Eleni