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British Paragliding Competitions 16th July 2011
Important Announcement
Dear Pilot,
Important changes have happened in the paragliding world that have effected the British Open competition in St Jean.
Following the recent events at the Paragliding world championship in Piedrahita, the following statement was issued by CIVL:-
"Due to recent incidents at the 12th FAI Paragliding World Championship in Piedrahita, Spain the CIVL Bureau has temporarily suspended the certification of Competition Class Paragliders with immediate effect.
This suspension means that paragliders classified as Competition Class under Rule 12.1.1.2 of Section 7B of the FAI Sporting Code are not permitted to fly in FAI Category 1 championships for the period of the suspension.
Organisers of FAI Category 2 events are also strongly advised to consider whether Competition Class paragliders should be permitted to compete in events with racing tasks for the period of the suspension."
Members of the Paragliding Competitions Panel met with The BHPA Executive Council at an emergency meeting in Leicester, Thursday 14th July to decide on the steps that should be taken in response.
The BHPA's position, with immediate effect, is that participation in all BHPA Paragliding Competitions involving racing tasks is limited to the use of EN or LTF certified gliders only. This position will remain in force until CIVL's decision is reversed or varied.
(See below for BHPA 3rd party liability insurance clarification.)
Due to these events, the British Open in St Jean will now be restricted to certified gliders only. (LTF or EN)
If you are going to be flying a certified glider then the following will not concern you.
If you fly a non-certified glider then you have 2 options.
Option 1
Beg, borrow or buy a certified wing
Update your glider details on
http://www.paraglidingcomps.org.uk/myprofile.aspx See you in St Jean!
Option 2
Are not able to obtain, or not wish to fly a certified wing - You may withdraw from the competition and request a refund (100% less admin fee).
To do this you can log to on
http://www.paraglidingcomps.org.uk/myprofile.aspx and click on the Cancel/Request refund link Refunds will be processed after the competition
Please inform us of your decision as soon as possible and in any case no later than 30th July as there are other pilots on the waiting list who could potentially fill your space.
Important - Insurance Situation:
The changes listed above will affect the applicable BHPA liability cover. Your BHPA 3rd party liability insurance will be invalid if you participate in the organisation (eg: task-setting or marshalling) of any paragliding competition involving racing tasks where pilots are flying uncertified gliders. If any member is uncertain as to whether this affects them, they must contact the BHPA to discuss their particular situation.
For Clarification:
Free flying is not affected
Paragliding XC League and Accuracy competitions are not considered to involve "racing tasks" and are therefore not affected.
The BHPA 3rd Party Liability insurance continues to cover individual pilots who fly uncertified gliders at all times, provided they are registered with the BHPA in the usual way.
BHPA Executive Council
BHPA Paragliding Competitions Panel