Competitor Information
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RULES
Please follow this link for the Official Rules:
TBA
REGISTRATIONS:
Pilot registrations for the 2021 National Ballooning Championships, are now 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 to send an email request to our Registrar, for expression of interest/registration forms. An entry fee of $250 will be payable to finalise your registration, prior to the closing date of 30th June 2021.
pilot.northamballooningevents@gmail.com
General enquiries & accommodation: northamballooningevents@gmail.com
Pilot Registration Form
Vest Sizing Chart
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 below a detailed listing, including prices and distance from the Northam Airfield.
Muresk Agricultural College
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10 nights $517 per person
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9 nights $466 per person
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8 nights $415 per person
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7 nights $364 per person
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We ask that you first book with Muresk Agriculture College, however if the availability at the college has filled up here are some other options around town.
Other Accommodation
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS:
Mobile and wi-fi coverage in the Northam Area is somewhat limited. In this Agricultural Region the most reliable reception is with the two major carriers, Telstra and Optus. As the recall procedure and other important information will need to be conveyed by text message, Pilots are advised to research that their mobile phones will operate in the area.
CALENDAR FOR PILOTS
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Friday 27 Aug
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3.00 pm - 5.00 pm: Formal Registration and Check in.
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Saturday 28 Aug
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AM Practice flights (Weather permitting)
Balloon Night Glow and Displays.
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Sunday 29 Aug
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AM Practice flights
2.30 pm General Briefing Northam Recreation Centre:.
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Monday 30 Aug
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AM Task Briefing and Flight
PM Task Briefing and Flight
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Tuesday 31 Aug
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AM Task Briefing and Flight
PM Task Briefing and Flight
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Wednesday 1 Sept
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AM Task Briefing and Flight
PM Task Briefing and Flight
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Thursday 2 Sept
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AM Task Briefing and Flight
PM Task Briefing and Flight
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Friday 3 Sept
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AM Task Briefing and Flight
PM Task Briefing and Flight
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Saturday 4 Sept
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(Reserve Competition Day) AM Briefing for Key Grab Task or similar.
6.00PM Presentation Awards Banquet, Northam Recreation Centre,
Details TBA
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NORTHAM FIRST/LAST LIGHT, SUNRISE/SUNSET 2021
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27 Aug
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28 Aug
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29 Aug
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30 Aug
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31 Aug
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1 Sept
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2 Sept
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3 Sept
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4 Sept
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First light
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6:10AM
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6:09AM
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6:09AM
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6:07AM
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6:05AM
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6:04AM
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6:03AM
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6:02AM
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6:00AM
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Sunrise
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6:35AM
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6:33AM
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6:32AM
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6:31AM
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6:30AM
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6:29AM
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6:27AM
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6:26AM
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6:25AM
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Sunset
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5:54PM
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5:54PM
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5:55PM
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5:56PM
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5:56PM
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5:57PM
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5:57PM
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5:58PM
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5:59PM
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Last light
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6:18PM
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6:19PM
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6:19PM
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6:20PM
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6:21PM
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6:21PM
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6:22PM
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6:22PM
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6:23PM
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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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