CanopyPiloting 0 #1 August 23, 2005 www.PSIprotour.com The 2005 Ground Launch Championships of Bladerunning will take place Nov 2-6, 2005 at the Ground Launch Center in Lake Isabella, California. The event is open to all pilots with previous ground launching experience. The competition will include multiple speed courses ranging between 2,100 and 3,000ft long. These events will take place at launch points where off road vehicles will shuttle participants to the top with no walking! In addition, the 2005 GL Championships will include a Ground Launch boogie for all those interested launching but not competing. The GLC will offer a mini-camp on the 2nd of November for all those wanting to get a little training before the boogie. The mini-camp price is $200... Event: 2005 Ground Launch Championships & Boogie Date: Nov 2-6, 2005 Location: GLC-Lake Isabella, California Cost: $125 competition / $50 boogie / $200 mini-camp Prizes: Cash purse and PSI medals Details: The competition will include multiple speed courses. The boogie will run along side the competition and offer multiple launch sites. The mini-camp will be provided to all first timers or pilots wishing to brush up on their skill prior to the event. Contact: info@PSIprotour.com WHAT KIND OF GEAR WILL I NEED It is possible to use a normal skydiving rig and harness but not ideal. You will not need to pack but just stuff the canopy in a container for your next launch. Some pilots get by with using B.A.S.E. rigs with external stuff sacks to carry up the mountain. Here at the GLC we use Ground Launch Harnesses designed for the sport. These harnesses have packs on the back to stuff the canopy so you just have to pull it out at the launch site and you’re ready to go...no pins, velcro or external flaps. The Ground Launch Center® keeps a few harnesses available for use by clients on a first come, first serve basis. You will need a canopy that you can fly at about 1.2-1.5 loading. Those pilots currently skydiving with non-high performance canopies will enjoy launching canopies like a Safire, Sabre or Spectra. Pilots currently skydiving with high performance canopies will enjoy starting out with canopies like a Crossfire, Stilleto, Kantana or Rage. Our average pilot at the GLC weighs about 175lbs and uses canopies between 104-140sqf. The canopies most used at the center are GLX 130, GLX 104, VX 111, FX 135, Crossfire 119, Space 130, Safire 129 and Sabre 135. You will need a hard helmet and good tennis shoes or hiking boots. Also recommended...digital altimeter with clock, sunglasses, camelback (or similar hydration system), front pack and small two way radio (wal-mart brand O.K.). WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE The weather is almost perfect 365 days a year at the GLC. The average high temperature in November is 70° F and the low at night can reach 38° F. The annual rainfall in Lake Isabella, Ca is less than eight inches! Nestled in the mountains at only 2,600 feet above sea level, Lake Isabella has very mild winters for a mountainous area. There is rarely snow in the valley. Dry, clear and invigorating, Lake Isabella combines the cool breezes of the mountains with the no-humidity environment of the high desert. ACCOMMODATIONS In addition to the $200 mini-camp fee some slots are available on a first come, first serve basis at the base camp house for $40 a day. Lake Isabella has local hotels/motels available near the GLC for between $60-$100 a night. Contact us for more info. WHO CAN JOIN Pilots must have at least 300 ram-air parachutes jumps or 100 ram-air parachute jumps with paragliding experience. Wavier to this requirements are issued case by case, please contact us for details. Pilots must be motivated and ready to have some serious fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
