Competitor Information
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The dates for the rescheduled 23rd Australian National Ballooning Championships are:
Monday 8th May - Saturday 13th May 2023
Check in & Practice: Friday 5th May 2023
FREIGHT
DEADLINES, FREIGHT CONTACTS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED SOON.
RULES
Please follow this link for the Official Rules: TBC
REGISTRATIONS:
Pilot registrations for the 23rd Australian National Ballooning Championships are open. The Event is open to Australian and International Pilots who are holders of a Private Pilot Certificate, a current FAI sporting licence and who have a minimum of 30 hours PIC. Pilots must be members of the Australian Ballooning Federation (we will assist International Pilots to gain a temporary membership), and the balloon must carry minimum A$2 million Third Party insurance.
Please click on the link below for a registration form.
An entry fee of $250 will be payable to finalise your registration, prior to 31st December 2022.
Pilot Registration Form
Vest Sizing Chart
Registration enquiries: nbe.pilotrego@gmail.com
General enquiries: northamballooningevents@gmail.com
PILOT INCENTIVES
The Organisers are once again keen to show Competitors that their participation is highly valued. Full detail of the incentives that we are offering can be accessed (and printed) by clicking HERE
The Organising Team looks forward to once again welcoming Pilots from across Australia and overseas, to fly over our scenic Avon Valley, at the most beautiful time of year. Also, to enjoy the friendly hospitality of Northam Town, which for many decades has been a ballooning ‘Mecca‘ for Aeronauts from around the globe.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION:
We have been working hard to find the most suitable accommodation for Officials and Balloon teams, and at best prices. Please see links below, to Muresk Agricultural College, the historically preferred venue for Pilots, Crews and Officials, and to a detailed listing for Other Accommodation.
Muresk Agricultural College
Other Accommodation
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS:
All important information and recall procedure will be by SMS or WhatsApp. Pilots are advised to ensure that their phones work in the area. Mobile coverage is from major networks (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) and some of their clients (eg TPG). Check your Provider's coverage map.
CALENDAR FOR PILOTS: TO BE UPDATED.
| DATE |
TIME & EVENT |
| Friday 5th May |
4:00 - 6:00 pm: Pilot Check in, volunteer crew introduction, Sausage sizzle provided. Bar open Northam Aero Club (NAC) clubrooms |
| Saturday 6th May |
5:15 am: Briefing - practice flights. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar
5:00 - 8:00 pm: Briefing for Elevate Festival Night Glow, Set-up, Night Glow, followed by Official Welcome Function for Pilots, Crew, Officials, VIP's. Henry Street Oval. Northam Recreation Centre, Peel Terrace
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| Sunday 7th May |
5.15 am: Briefing - practice flights. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar.
2:30 pm: General Briefing - Pilots, Officials, Crew, Volunteers. Hospitality Room, Shire of Northam Rec Centre, 44 Peel Terrace.
NAC bar open post - General Briefing. NAC Clubrooms
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| Monday 8th May |
5:15 am: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar. BBQ Breakfast. NAC Clubrooms
3:15 pm: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar
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| Tuesday 9th May |
5:15 am: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar. BBQ Breakfast. NAC Clubrooms
3:15 pm: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar
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| Wednesday 10th May |
5:15 am: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar. BBQ Breakfast. NAC Clubrooms
3:15 pm: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar
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| Thursday 11th May |
5:15 am: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar. BBQ Breakfast. NAC Clubrooms
3:15 pm : Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar
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| Friday 12th May |
5:15 am : Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar. BBQ Breakfast. NAC Clubrooms
3:15 pm: Briefing - competition tasks. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar
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| Saturday 13th May |
5:15 am: Briefing - competition tasks or KEY GRAB event. Northam Airfield, NAC Hangar. BBQ Breakfast. NAC Clubrooms
6:00 - 10:00 pm: Awards Night Function. Recreation Centre Fuction room, Peel Terrace
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NORTHAM FIRST/LAST LIGHT, SUNRISE/SUNSET 2023
KEY LOCATIONS ON YOUR ARRIVAL
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LOCATION
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STREET
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LATITUDE
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LONGITUDE
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Northam Airfield
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Withers Street
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31°37" 45"
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116° 41" 27"
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Muresk Institute
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Muresk Road
Spencers Brook
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31°44" 57"
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116°40" 54"
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Northam Visitor's Centre
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Grey Street
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31° 39"06"
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116° 40"17"
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Bert Hawke Reserve
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Suburban Road
(off Clarke Street)
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31° 38" 25"
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116° 39" 49"
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Northam Recreation Centre
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Jubilee Oval
Peel Terrace
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31° 39" 01"
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116° 40" 36"
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