Enter the Golding-Barrett, Gunpowder, Newbold & Cavendish Hotel Trophies, 2021

Guidance & advice for competing in a contest

Over many years, British Aerobatics has achieved an enviable reputation for the efficient and safe organisation of aerobatic contests. We organize events for all levels of experience, from beginner to expert.  Have a look on our JustGo page and see what events appeal to you.  If you are interested in finding out more about the sport, or would like to attend an event either as a volunteer or a pilot, please contact us for more information (contests@aerobatics.org.uk or use the contact page on this website). 

Starting Out - Get Into Aeros and Club events

Aspiring aerobatic pilots new to this sport will find our Get Into Aeros or Club events ideal to get a first taste of competition, in a safe, low pressure environment.  For these events we usually organise a small number of two-seat aerobatic aeroplanes, with an instructor, to be available for hire, so that you can participate easily. The format of the event allows you a practice session and then a sequence flown in front of a judge. These are extremely popular days, so book your space early.

Contests for more experienced pilots

There are four classes of competition, of increasing levels of difficulty:  Sports, Intermediate, Advanced and Unlimited.  We run competitions during each year that allow pilots to compete at all of these levels.  This allows pilots to develop their aerobatic skills and progress through the levels from year to year.

Entering a contest

If you are considering entering a contest, there are a number of things you need to do before you can compete.  You will need appropriate training, the right pilot licencing and access to an aerobatic airplane.  If this is your first time entering a contest, it's best to talk to us and we will brief you on what is needed.  Use the Contact form to give us your details.

Entries for all British Aerobatics contests must include the information specified plus the appropriate entry fee. Contest entries can be made via the JustGo system accessed through your online Membership or the online Events Calendar.

Documents

All of the following documents must be uploaded to your online membership ad approved by the Management team before you can enter a contest.

  • PPL/LAPL or equivalent Pilot licence
  • Fight Evaluation form at the appropriate level - signed by a current Flight Evaluator
  • [Glider only] Certificate of Currency / logbook
  • Medical Certificate or Self declaration
  • Aircraft ARC or Permit to Fly
  • Aircraft Insurance Certificate - to include 'British Aerobatic Association Ltd' as a named party

Online entry

This competition has now ended
Aircraft, level & entry fee

Sports (Golding-Barrett Trophy, £75.00)

Pilot details
Emergency contact details
Terms & Conditons

I/We I the undersigned, hereby make application for entry in the above-named contest.

I understand that my application shall not become an entry until it is accepted by the Contest Registrar, and that my entry fee will be returned less a £5 handling charge if not so accepted. I fully accept that a 50% surcharge is payable in the event of my application being received after the closing date by the Contest Registrar, and that his/her decision to levy such a fee shall be final and binding.

I further understand that the decision of the British Aerobatic Association Limited (BAeA) whether or not to hold the contest will be based on the number of entries received on or before the published closing date. Where a non-championship contest is not held or cancelled for any reason, entry fees that have been paid in advance will normally be carried forward to a future competition, or on request and subject to the agreement of the HCO may be refunded less a £5 handling charge. Entry fees for National Championships are not normally refunded.

Contestant Declaration

I hereby certify that I have read, understood and agree to adhere to and abide by the Rules for the conduct of Aerobatic Contests as published by the BAeA. I also agree to comply with the Association’s Code of Conduct for Aerobatic Competitions and will accept as final the decisions of the Contest Director relating to the organisation, administration and operation of any matters thereby connected with the above-named contest. I further agree that I will comply with all the requirements of the current Rules of the Air and Air Navigation Order.

To the best of my knowledge and belief I possess the competencies and flying skills necessary for an event of the type to which this entry relates and that the aircraft entered is suitable and airworthy for the event having regard to the type of aerobatic flying that is involved.

I understand that should I at any time before or during this event be suffering from any disability whether permanent or temporary which is likely to affect prejudicially my normal control of the aircraft, I may not take part unless I have declared such disability to the BAeA, who have, following such declaration, issued written permission for me to do so.

I understand that some contests may be held at venues which do not have dedicated emergency fire or medical services and that in these circumstances the national emergency services will be the only response to an incident and I accept this level of emergency rescue provision.

I understand and accept that, as a condition of entry into any contest held under the auspices of the BAeA, any information supplied by me or representations made by me, shall be in good faith, and in the event of any inaccuracy (whether innocent or otherwise) made or caused by me which causes loss or damage to the Association, I agree to indemnify the Association against any such loss or damage.

Anti-Doping Acknowledgement and Agreement

I understand that I will be required to comply with and be bound by all of the provisions of the FAI and UKAD Anti-Doping Rules and Procedures, including but not limited to, all amendments to the Anti-Doping Rules and Procedures and all International Standards incorporated in the Anti-Doping Rules and Procedures. I undertake to familiarise myself fully with these rules and procedures prior to attending the contest. (see www.ukad.org.uk and www.fai.org)