GEBA Long Jump Rules & Guidelines

1. Long Jump Window: closed at this time

2. Pilots may choose to fly any of 3 "classes" of long jumps:
    A. Solo: (all alone - one person in basket)
    B. Tandem: (two people in basket)
    C. Sump Jumper: Any of the above - carrying less than 40 gallons of fuel

3. Contest is the longest distance measured from launch site to the in-flight point where 30 gallons of fuel has been used. Ten (10) gallons of fuel will be reserved to ensure a safe landing without danger of fuel exhaustion. That means you must have at least 40 gallons of fuel on-board to fly the long jump. Lesser amounts fall into the Sump Jumper category. Auxiliary fuel is permitted to inflate the balloon and bring it to equilibrium. (previously not allowed) Use of 30 gallons begins at equilibrium for the measured flight. Fly the flight to a point measured and maintain enough fuel on reserve for a safe landing.

4. The Competition Committee recommends doing a practice jump in mild weather prior to a first jump attempt. If your confidence is marginal or you just want to have more fun, then fly the TANDEM class. Fly with another pilot, or better yet, with a special crew person.

5. Pilots with less than 30 hours flight time are encouraged also encouraged to fly the TANDEM class with a more experienced pilot.

6. Take a camera and try to photograph the launch, landing and highlights. Celebrate the adventure. Buy or borrow a GPS. It provides real time information and lets you know how the flight is going.

7. Report completed long jump attempts to the Competition Committee by mailing the Entry Form.

8. Results will be published in SKYWRITER and prizes will be awarded at the May membership meeting.

GEBA LONG JUMP ENTRY FORM

Pilot's Name:__________________________________________________________________________


Launch Date & Time:___________________________________________________________________


Class Flown: SOLO TANDEM SUMPJUMPER (circle one)

Crew Name:___________________________________________________________________________

Launch Site/Location:__________________________________________________________________

Landing Site/Location:_________________________________________________________________

Envelope Size_________________________ Balloon Name:_________________________________

Surface Winds At Launch:______________________________ At Landing:____________________

Fuel On Board At Launch:______________________________ At Landing:____________________

Distance Flown On 30 Gallons:___________________________________________________________

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