Fun Flying Navigation Challenge

There are pilots that are not interested in serious competitive flying but would like to do some fun flying with a small challenge to make the stories at the inevitable braai after the flight more interesting. SAPFA has designed an event to satisfy this need and also to introduce pilots and navigators to the exciting world of Competition Flying.

Jabiru ZU-LAJ

As with any challenge there will be some rules. These have been based on the FAI Rally and Precision competition rules but with many of the complications removed.

Since this competition is designed for the new comer, those pilots who have already obtained Provincial or National Colours are encouraged to assist the newcomers with their preparation or to compete as Navigators. Pilots with Provincial or National Colours will not be allowed to compete in these events unless the do so on an unofficial basis and they will not be included in the results.

These events will comprises the following:

At your allotted time you will receive an Envelope containing a Competition Task Sheet and a Map. You will now have to plot the route onto the Map. A Time Sheet will also be given which will give you time you are required to be at each Check Point. You will be assisted in the Preparation of Your Map and only fly once this is correctly prepared.

Bonanza ZS-RMA

Once this is complete you will fly the route, attempting Accurate Navigation and to the Time Schedule. At the Check Points and also on some of the legs, you will be asked to Observe certain feature. Eg At CP2 How many silo's at this point? A: 6 or B:12

A Spot Landing could be include along the route or back at the home field.

Scoring is all "negative marking" and the Team who get the lowest score will be declared the winners.

For those interested in the rules.......(Click to open or right click to download)

Fun Flying Navigation Challenge Rules and Regulations 2006 (80 kb) (168 kb)

Watch the SAPFA Events Calendar for dates of these events.