League third qualifying Paragliding Centre, held in Pedro Bernardo. Great flight environment, both about 90 enrolled in the competition, as the flyers are not registered and guests. In total, gathered more than 150 people on takeoff W. Lately
is common to see fliers from other areas also point to this competition. I guess attracted by the warm welcome what they give local riders and well-enjoyed. In previous Arcones sleeves were some of the Northern League which came and this time, despite the greater distance, here in Pedro Bernardo.
During the briefing, I went to take pictures and I did not put too much attention to his explanations, so I apologize if some data were incorrect.
The sleeve consisted of a run on goal, placed in Maqueda, about 52 km away. With the face off from W, due to the valley breeze typical of the area. Notwithstanding the meteo wind component was N and therefore decided to test the direction SE.
Although the forecast was for ceilings of 2,500 m, advised of the disqualification in case of exceeding the 3,000 m, to comply with the ban on civil aviation, as planes fly very low in their journeys to and from Barajas. Later, while picking up one of the pilots told me that was not may exceed 2,100 m.
The Start point would be the beacon located in the service of the thermal Adrada entry to a radius of 23 km, which allows pilots to choose the area from which to begin the test. And sure, some tried in the valley and others in the mountainous area, drawing from shoulder to shoulder until you reach the first mark. From there to Maqueda, must cross the valley and the river Alberche Tietar.
A friend of racing, he was about 10 km from goal, and told me he had only managed to reach target 11 pilots. But to confirm this better, look at the ratings for "LigaCentro.com"
also told me several pilots, conditions were somewhat hard and rough, some mentioned that took more than a collapse. In fact, I talked with a driver entered in the competition that decided not to take off because they did not like the conditions. I know him and I know his experience and I suppose if he did not was because the competition for him is just a fun and security premium over the competition.
In takeoffs were several ties. One of them kept us in suspense as we watched as the pilot tried to pull it out again and again, until I finally got it (In the pictures you can clearly see the tie and from the folded to the provoked to try it out).
Another driver came out with a radio knot and called for the organization, enabling it to land up, but she told him to go straight to the landing.
Finally, while picking up several pilots who were not competing, I learned that one of the group "plant trees" and was rescued by the Guardia Civil. Luckily no consequence.
The photos of the day, you can see by clicking on the photo below. Both finals are mega pictures of 21 and 30 Mpx You can download it if you're interested. The rest are at 1024 x 768.
(I have deliberately omitted the names so as not to disturb anyone. As for the pictures, if someone does not like to appear on them, I can send an email and retirement).
is common to see fliers from other areas also point to this competition. I guess attracted by the warm welcome what they give local riders and well-enjoyed. In previous Arcones sleeves were some of the Northern League which came and this time, despite the greater distance, here in Pedro Bernardo.
During the briefing, I went to take pictures and I did not put too much attention to his explanations, so I apologize if some data were incorrect.
The sleeve consisted of a run on goal, placed in Maqueda, about 52 km away. With the face off from W, due to the valley breeze typical of the area. Notwithstanding the meteo wind component was N and therefore decided to test the direction SE.
Although the forecast was for ceilings of 2,500 m, advised of the disqualification in case of exceeding the 3,000 m, to comply with the ban on civil aviation, as planes fly very low in their journeys to and from Barajas. Later, while picking up one of the pilots told me that was not may exceed 2,100 m.
The Start point would be the beacon located in the service of the thermal Adrada entry to a radius of 23 km, which allows pilots to choose the area from which to begin the test. And sure, some tried in the valley and others in the mountainous area, drawing from shoulder to shoulder until you reach the first mark. From there to Maqueda, must cross the valley and the river Alberche Tietar.
A friend of racing, he was about 10 km from goal, and told me he had only managed to reach target 11 pilots. But to confirm this better, look at the ratings for "LigaCentro.com"
also told me several pilots, conditions were somewhat hard and rough, some mentioned that took more than a collapse. In fact, I talked with a driver entered in the competition that decided not to take off because they did not like the conditions. I know him and I know his experience and I suppose if he did not was because the competition for him is just a fun and security premium over the competition.
In takeoffs were several ties. One of them kept us in suspense as we watched as the pilot tried to pull it out again and again, until I finally got it (In the pictures you can clearly see the tie and from the folded to the provoked to try it out).
Another driver came out with a radio knot and called for the organization, enabling it to land up, but she told him to go straight to the landing.
Finally, while picking up several pilots who were not competing, I learned that one of the group "plant trees" and was rescued by the Guardia Civil. Luckily no consequence.
The photos of the day, you can see by clicking on the photo below. Both finals are mega pictures of 21 and 30 Mpx You can download it if you're interested. The rest are at 1024 x 768.
(I have deliberately omitted the names so as not to disturb anyone. As for the pictures, if someone does not like to appear on them, I can send an email and retirement).
