Competencia Internacional de Parapente Colima 2008

15, 16 y 17 de Febrero del 2008

Competition category: Cross Country

Location: “La Cumbre”, Colima, Colima, Mexico.

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Area characteristics: The “La Cumbre” range is located 5 km (about 3 miles) in a straight-line southeast of the city of Colima, and has a temperate deciduous forest vegetation covering it.

Optimal flying conditions has a breeze that comes from the sea, which is located about 50 km (31 miles) away in a straight line in a SSE direction, and the valleys in front of take-off generate optimal thermal conditions. Take-off itself is located at the top of La Cumbre at 750 m ASL (. Within visual range is a landing area next to the village of Piscila for those who do not go XC with three principal zones, although other plots of land may be used. The AGL is 320 meters (1056 feet) to this area.

Flying at La Cumbre has both thermal and soaring conditions. There is a range of mountains in a slight horseshoe shape that is located SE of take-off, which provides for convection, and over the valley of Piscila and Colima there are strong thermals. During December (the time of out competition) the thermal ceilings may easily reach more than 2500 m ASL (8250 feet). Ideal take-off varies between 11:00 and 14:00 hours, depending on local conditions and seasonal changes. One may fly about 85% of the year in Colima with good conditions.

Getting to take-off: Upon reaching Colima, go to the Hotel Costeño, which is out point of reunion, and is located at 1001 Carlos de la Madrid Bejar Boulevard (see the map section). Once there, take the highway towards Jiquilpan. At the first kilometer (slightly more that half a mile) there with be a concrete police shack on your right-hand side. After another 3 kilometers (almost 2 miles) there is a small bridge overlooking the El Salado. One more kilometer (about half a mile) and on your right there is the entrance road to the village of Piscila, the landing zone in front of take-off. If you are going directly to take-off, do not turn in here, but continue on the highway. Two more kilometers (1.25 miles) alter passing the entrance to the crossroads (Jiquilpan-Piscila), there is an cobblestone road to the right of the highway (it appears just as one comes around a curve). There is a concrete shack on the left-side of this entrance and a white metal cattle-gate (usually open, but not locked if closed). There is only one cobblestone road and will lead directly to take-off. Once there one will see a large rectangular concrete structure for holding water with a chapel at the far end, topped by a statue of the Virgin.

Take-off is oriented SSW. It is recommended to fly relatively early as later-on the breeze may be too strong. There are several landing zones visible from take-off.

Important note: No pilot may fly directly North of take-off (lee side) as there is a national airportthere (restricted flying zone). Generally, in order to fly XC one should fly more or less west of take-off (in direction of the Hotel Costeño. Once past that point there is a local airfield (not to be confused with the national airport), but then a North flight direction may be had.

At take-off, next to the door to the chapel, there is a printed map where one may observe the restricted zone and other details.

Address of “Headquarters”: Hotel Costeño, 1001 Carlos de la Madrid Bejar Blvd..
TEL. Y FAX: 312 19 00; 312 19 03 E-MAIL: contacto@hotelcosteno.com www.hotelcosteno.com

Registration: From 08:00 to 09:00 hours in the lobby of Hotel Costeño. Flight briefing from 09:00 to 10:30 hours. Transportation to La Cumbre at 10:30 hours.

Type of competition: Cross-Country.

Categories: Free (any type of non-motorized paraglider) and Intermediate (for paragliders rated DHV 1 and 1-2.)

Requirements to compete (in either category): Reserve chute, radio, helmet, GPS, and signing of a waiver.

Requirements for the “Fly In”: Reserve chute, radio, helmet, and signing of a waiver.

Recommendations: Have an insurance policy and use gloves. Prior to take-off check reserve chute, paraglider, harness, and instruments. Use a wing that is appropriate to your skill level. Also be responsible and conscientious during your flights.

Cost: $400.00 (Mexican pesos) equivalent to $40 USD

Includes:
Trophies for the first 3 places in each category (Free and Intermediate)
Drinking water in the take-off area.
Retrieval
Event t-shirt*(restrictions apply)
Rides from the main hotel to the take-off area.
Support from Civil Protection
Rescue team
Map of the flight zone
Shaded area near the take-off area
Publication of points for each day of flying.
Discounts for lodging and restaurants

10% discount in the following restaurants: “Los Maderos de Don Juan” and “Las Luciérnagas”.

Competition Organizer:

Benjamin Silva
Tel. 01-312-3080487(If calling from outside Mexico, instead of “01” use your outside code, followed by “52”, then 312-30-80-487.)
Cel. 312-13-88-555 (If calling from outside Mexico, instead of “01” use your outside code, followed by “52”, then “1”, then 312-13-88-555.)

Translation by: Mitch Ventura