BBAC Competitions Club event entry form

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British National Hot Air Balloon Championships 2024
6-11 August 2024
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Avon, Bristol BS41 9JN
Entry closing date: 24th July 2024

Entry includes free gas (from the Wednesday lunchtime), free farmers gift per flight and the rest of the Bristol Balloon Fiesta pilot package, including camping facilities. There is no need to separately enter the Fiesta or pay any entry fee to the Fiesta.

Draft program:

General briefing - Tuesday 6th, afternoon

First Competition flight - Tuesday 6th, evening

Last competition flight - Sunday 11th, morning

Awards - Sunday 11th, midday

We will be using the WatchMeFly system (https://watchmefly.net) including the BalloonLive app (https://balloonlive.org/how-to-use/) - pilots are required to install this app on a suitable device to use for virtual marker drops and declarations in flight; the pilot is responsible for app costs.

Pilot name *

Pilot e-mail address *

Pilot mobile phone number *

Crew chief phone number

Balloon registration *

Insurance expiry date *

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Entry fee *

Overseas pilots can pay in Euros, contact treasurer@ballooncomps.org.uk

£100 for competitors

£50 for British pilots competing in their first Nationals or not entered Nationals for last 7 years

Camping

Camping is available on the Fiesta site at no cost. The number of tents can be flexed up to the start of the event.

How many tents do you want to book?

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Total size of your team for event wristbands *

Please include pilot and your crew

How many event wristbands will your team need?

Any fees for late entry

Enter amount due - see entry fee policy on our website if submitting after the closing date.

Fees paid by: *

Please make electronic bank transfers direct to the following account:- Account name: BBAC Competitions Club, Sort code 23-05-80 Account 40326979 and add an appropriate narrative.

Your attention is drawn to the entry fee policy (unchanged from last year) published on the website.

Bank transfer (preferred)

Other:

Date payment made *

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Minimum entry numbers *

The committee reserve the right to cancel the event if entry numbers have not reached a minimum of 12 by closing date. Anyone having paid will receive a full refund if cancelled due to lack of entries.

Required

Pilot declaration *

In submitting this entry form, I confirm that all paperwork including insurance, licence and medical requirements in respect of the balloon and pilot will be in order throughout the duration of this event and that the balloon is properly maintained for the purpose of flying at the event.

Required

Insurance and Membership Requirements *

In order to enter this event you are required to be a member of the BBAC and the BBAC Competitions Club (membership of another NAC is an acceptable alternative), have a valid PPL/CPL for hot-air balloons, an FAI Sporting Licence, 50hrs P1 experience and the appropriate medical certificate. You are also required to have insurance as needed for your balloon to comply with EC directive EC785/2004, in force for the duration of the event. You are entirely responsible for the safe operation of your balloon and your team. The Competitions Club accepts no liability on your behalf for any damage or injury to yourself or any third party. If you wish to fly an observer, navigator or passenger on any flight you must have passenger liability cover. You may be asked to sign an insurance declaration sheet at registration, confirming that your insurance is in force for the duration of the event.

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