Validity:
Any pilot holding a valid
(minimum) Group A aircraft, pilots license, issued in the UK or
an organisation recognised by the UK CAA, and who can
prove they are proficient at a chosen level of aerobatics to
one of our appointed
check pilots, may enter our competitions, subject to joining
as a Full member. Membership is not required for initial
competition entry at Beginners level. |
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The pages on this web contain information on entering a BAeA contest.
Links are also provided to a number of contest related and entry
forms. The Entry Form should be printed, completed and posted to
the Membership Secretary to arrive by the contest closing date.
Don't forget to include your entry fee. Any entries received
after the closing date will be liable to a surcharge of 50% of
the basic entry fee. |
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Fees:
The entry fee is waived for all first-time entrants
at Beginners level, but must accompany the entry form
for second and subsequent events. Pilots who are members
of organisations that hold current BAeA Club membership
are entitled to enter Beginners contests free of charge.
Contestants may enter a contest at two levels, to gain
experience prior to competing formally at the higher
level. Acceptance of such entries will be at the
discretion of the Contest Director, based on the number
of contestants attending and the time available, and the
competitor will be considered hors concours at the
higher level. |
| An increased entry fee of
1½ times the entry fee specified for the higher level of
competition being flown by the pilot will be required if
two levels are actually flown. |
Free sequences:
When a Free Sequence is to be flown, pilots must
send a copy of judging sheets (Form A) and diagrams of
the sequence to be flown (Forms B and C) in digital
format (either as an Aresti Visio file or Olan file)
with the Entry Form. If the specified range of Forms
A/B/C are not received at the BAeA office by the contest
closing date, then that pilot must fly the default
sequence published by the Association for that level.
Blank forms may be obtained by downloading from the
sequences area of the BAeA website or sending an A4
stamped, addressed envelope to the Membership Secretary. |
Entries must include:
• The completed Entry Form
• The Entry Fee (waived for a pilot’s first contest in Beginners)
or you will be surcharged!
• A digital copy (Aresti Visio file or Olan file) of any Free
Programme Sequence and Judging Sheets
(Forms A, B and C). |
| Overseas Competitors: |
| A competitor normally
residing overseas who is not a full member of the BAeA,
but is a member of an equivalent recognized body, and
whose pilot’s license is recognised by the UK CAA, may
enter a UK competition subject to payment of the normal
entry fee. She/he may be required to fly a demonstration
sequence to prove his/her competence. Overseas
competitors should contact the Head of Contest
Organisation for more information. |
For the 2010 season all entries must be
sent to:
POWER and GLIDER Contests: Jen Buckenham, 84 Green End Road,
Sawtry, Cambs. PE28 5UZ. |
On arrival:
When registering on arrival at the contest, you must
present the following -
Your Pilot's Licence
• Your current Medical Certificate
• Your current Certificate of Experience or Test
• Your current BAeA Membership Card
• Your BAeA Pilot Proficiency Card, endorsed for the level at which
you intend to compete
• Your aircraft's Certificate of Airworthiness / Permit to Fly
• Your aircraft's current Certificate of Insurance that is valid
for Aerobatic contests, meeting the
requirements of article 7 of regulation (EEC) No.
785/2004 (or the required MOD minimum if different
when the contest is held on an MOD airfield). The BAeA
requires you to have a minimum of £1.5M third
party liability cover. |
Other:
For all general queries or to obtain information on
any other aspect of BAeA contest operations please
contact either the Membership Secretary or the
BAeA Head
of Competition. |
