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Suggested list of things competing pilots should bring to the competition...

MUST HAVE

Paramotor
Glider
Mobile phone will be mandatory as any necessary task cancellation will be done by SMS text message.
12v Mobile phone charger
Sunglasses
Plenty of AA batteries for loggers. (Recommend 16 to allow new batteries every day.)
Evidence of insurance (current BHPA showing SPHG rating OR certificate from Vierspieren)
Magnetic compass
Map holder - laminated A3 size maps will be available at the comp
Method of attaching logger to paramotor
Suntan lotion
Hayfever tablets (if required)
Flying suit/clothes
Boots
Plenty of drinking water
Lots of fuel carrying capacity (recommend minimum of 20 litres)
Fuel funnel
12v paramotor battery charger (if required)
Paramotor starter foot strap (if required)
Two/Four stroke oil (whichever required)
Thin permanent marker for marking maps
Meths for cleaning maps after tasks (use sparingly)
Compasses for drawing circles
Ruler for marking maps
Notepad and pens for briefing sessions
Any pre-briefing material from organisers (e.g. task catalogue)
Helmet
Reserve (if you have one) packed and ready to mount/use

ADVISED

First aid kit (if qualified to use it)
Still/Video cameras
Camera chargers which can be used on site (mains power sources will be very limited though)
Glider repair tape/spare lines
Paramotor spares (e.g. spark plugs, props)
Tools
Cable Ties
Electrical insulation tape
Gaffer tape
Glider manual/Reserve Repacking manual
Balaclava/extra gloves for thermalling task
Vario
Logbook
Quest XC will be allowed so long as it is not connected to a GPS


Maybe if there’s room

Water carrier as supply will be approx 1km from camp site
Cutlery - field catering will be using disposable sort
Small portable generators - no mains supply at camp site
Torch


We will provide

Canopy numbers or tape
Helmet/engine stickers
Loggers (you need batteries, see above)
4 x A3 laminated competition maps with turnpoints etc.  Cost £8 the set.
Field catering - Friday evening till Tuesday mid-day
Loos and showers

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