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International Bognor Birdman 2015
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Application Pack,,
International Bognor Birdman
c/o 63 Victoria Drive
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
PO21 2TD United Kingdom
Dear Prospective Birdman or Birdwoman,
We are pleased to announce that the 2015 International Bognor Birdman will take place on Saturday 18th
and Sunday 19th July 2015. We shall also be repeating our free reception for all competitors and families who
can be with us on this the 35th year in Bognor Regis for the draw on the evening of Friday 17th July.
Enclosed is an application pack that includes our Rules and Regulations. If you wish to enter, please complete
both parts of the application form and forward it to the Birdman office at the address given at the end of this
Application pack, with any additional information that you may wish to include to support your application. The
deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday 10th July 2015. There are Three Classes to enter -
The Leonardo da Vinci and Condor Classes are for serious contenders to compete over both days for cash
prizes and the International Birdman Trophy. Other money prizes include £15 per whole second for the longest
time aloft up to a maximum of 16 seconds.
The Leonardo da Vinci Class is for self-designed and built flying machines. There are trophies, mementoes
and prizes of £1000 1st, £500 2nd & £250 3rd places in the Leonardo da Vinci Class to be decided by points over
both days. The Birdman Trophy goes to the aviator who stays aloft the longest time.
The Condor Class will be for standard hang-gliders piloted by experienced hang-glider pilots who will take off
from the same platform but at a lower state of the tide so that they land in 2 ft (0.6 m) of water. This Class will
precede the Leonardo da Vinci and Kingfisher Classes. There are trophies, mementoes and prizes of £1,000
1st, £750 2nd & £500 3rd places.
The Kingfisher Class is on Saturday and Sunday and is for topical or comic entries, usually fancy dress. This
Class offers excellent opportunities for sponsored fund-raising. The Organisers are keen to select competitors
who have the potential to be colourful and entertaining. Entrants in this Class will be competing for prizes of
£1000 1st, £500 2nd & £250 3rd. Points will be awarded for costume/props, launch routine and crowd reaction.
There may be a need to limit entrants to 30 on each day so please apply early to secure your preferred day(s).
Please note Aviators entering the Leonardo da Vinci and Condor Classes shall be allowed a maximum of two
additional helpers on the pier deck during competition and entrants in the Kingfisher Class one additional
helper. An upper deck lounge and separate viewing area will be available for entrants’ family and friends.
Regrettably children under 16 will not be allowed on the lower pier deck.
Due to time and tide, the number of Birdmen and Birdwomen is likely to be limited on each day and demand
for places will be considerable. Please take care with your application to give yourself the best possible chance
of securing a place. Indoor camping is available at Jeneses Community Hall for Friday and Saturday evenings,
and kitchen facilities are also available there.
At the end of the event a number of spectators are keen to jump from the platform, and at the discretion of the
organisers these people may be invite to jump into a safe depth of water with adequate safety control, for a
minimum sum of £8.
Good Luck!
Barry Jones Chairman of the International Bognor BirdmanInternational Bognor Birdman 2015
Leonardo Condor
Classes and Descriptions Da Vinci Class
Class
Leonardo da Vinci Class and Condor Class
Both Classes will take place over both days. The Leonardo da Vinci 1st 1st
Class is for self/team-designed and built innovative craft with a
maximum wing-span of 40 feet. The Condor Class is for standard £1000 £1,000
approved design hang-gliders. Each Aviator is allowed two attempts,
one on each competition day. Aviators in the Leonardo da Vinci 2nd 2nd
Class only may choose not to launch on the first day if conditions
are unfavourable, but will lose the Saturday points towards their
£500 £750
total. All competitors must attempt a flight on the Sunday if asked.
3rd 3rd
Following a long tradition, the International Birdman Trophy will be £250 £500
awarded to the Aviator who achieves the longest flight over both
days of the competition.
The order of flight on the first day will be determined by a random
draw to be announced on the Friday evening before the competition.
Points will be awarded for the top eight placings only in each Class,
according to actual distance flown.
The Condor Class flight distance will be measured as the point
when the hang-glider ceases forward movement. The time in the air
calculation will be to the moment when the feet of the Aviator or
bottom of the hang-glider touch the water.
The furthest will be awarded 12 points. 2nd furthest 10 points.
3rd furthest 8 points, 4th furthest 6 points,
5th furthest 4 points, 6th furthest 3 points,
7th furthest 2 points and 8th furthest 1 point.
In the event of a tie the Aviator who achieves the longest time in the
air over both days shall be the winner of their Class. If only one
flight is possible for any reason the points achieved for that one
flight shall be the final score.
The order of flight on the second day of competition in both Classes
will be decided by the first day distances, with the furthest flight
being last to launch and the shortest flight being the first to launch.
When distances are tied the longest time in the air will take the later
launch time.
The three Aviators achieving the longest flights on the first day of the
competition shall be allowed to change their designated launch slot
at any time on the second day if they wish, choosing to launch next
during the appropriate Class.
If two or three Aviators request the same launch time slot the Aviator
who achieved the longest flight on the first day has first choice.International Bognor Birdman 2015
Kingfisher Class
1st
First, Second and Third Prizes will be awarded to the most entertaining £1000
fancy dress or comic entrant in this Class. Points will be given for
entertainment value, both for costume and props, the pre-launch 2nd
routine to music, and crowd reaction.
£500
This Class is on Saturday and Sunday.
Overall winners are judged over both Saturday and Sunday. 3rd
The Entry in this Class which, in the opinion of the judges, achieves
£250
‘the funniest moment’ will be awarded the engraved Lin Trophy.
Longest Time in the Air £15
Leonardo da Vinci Class and Condor Class only each second
aloft
Awarded to the Aviator who remains aloft for the longest period.
For every full second in the air up to and including 16 seconds. Max.
16 seconds
In the event of any distance ties in the Leonardo da Vinci and Condor Classes, the longest time in the air
achieved will decide the points awarded. In the event of a ‘dead heat’ in either Class, equal place points
will be awarded with the next highest scoring entrants dropping one place. In the event of any ties in the
Kingfisher Class, and all other Classes and Competitions connected with the event, the prizes will be
shared.
Following tradition, the International Birdman Trophy, engraved and held for one year, will be awarded to
the Aviator who achieves the longest distance flight on either competition day. There will also be trophies
and mementoes for winners of all the classes.
The International Bognor Birdman Ltd. reserves the right to amend the above Classes and prizes.
Copyright 2015 International Bognor Birdman Ltd. All rights reserved.Bognor International Birdman 2015
Application Form
Personal Details (Please use BLOCK CAPITALS)
Title (please circle): Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other (please specify): .……………….………..………….…
Forename: ………………………… Surname/Family Name: ......……….…………..…………...….
Address: ….…………………………………………………………………….………………
….……………………………………… Post/Zip Code: …………………..….…
Telephone: ….…………………………… Mobile: ……………………………..…
Email: ….…………………………..….…………………………………………………………..…
Date of Birth: ….…………………………………………… Weight: ............................................
Class you wish to enter (See Rules and Regulations for further information) PLEASE TICK ONE BOX
Please
CLASSES DEFINITIONS
Tick
……. Leonardo da Vinci Class Serious Class for self / team designed and built craft – Sat & Sun.
……. Condor Class Serious Class for standard hang-glider and similar craft – Sat & Sun.
……. Kingfisher Class Comic / Colourful / Charitable / Entertaining Entries – Sat & Sun.
Please enclose your entry fee with your application which will be returned if a place is not found for you.
3.1.1 Entry Fee enclosed – please tick one:
Kingfisher Class
3.1.2 1 person £25 2 persons £25 flying together Trade/Team Entry £50
Leonardo da Vinci/Condor Classes
3.1.3 1 person £50 2 persons £50 flying together Trade/Team Entry £75
Cheques to be made payable to International Bognor Birdman Ltd.
Please also enclose a head and shoulders picture of the person/s who will fly.
I enter this event at my own risk. I have read and agree to be bound by the rules of the International Bognor
Birdman 2015 competition. I will not hold International Bognor Birdman Ltd. or any Sponsor responsible for any
accident, injury, loss or damage to myself or my property arising from participation in this event. If my application is
successful I will be responsible for arranging my own personal injury insurance.
I understand that the International Bognor Birdman Event will be filmed and photographed by the media and
personnel appointed by the Organisers and Sponsors. Footage and photographs will appear in the Press, on
websites and be transmitted on television. Any filming / photographs will be kept and may be used by the
International Bognor Birdman and Sponsors for promotional purposes.
Details submitted on this form will be retained on a database for this event and future events. If you do not wish
this to be the case will you please tick the box.
Signed: ….…………………………………………….…… Date: ….……………………………….…
Signed: ….……………………………Name (please print) ………………………… Date:…………….……
(Parent or Guardian if over 16 years but under 18 years of age)
2Supporting Information Please use BLOCK CAPITALS About You Full Name: ….………………………………………………………………………………………… Occupation: ….………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you have a background in aviation (please give details)? Condor Class entrants please provide details of hang-glider pilot qualification and experience. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Would you be prepared to appear on TV, radio, at press launches, etc? YES NO (please circle a response). If such an opportunity arises we will not release your details without contacting you first. The International Bognor Birdman Event Have you previous experience as a Birdman/Birdwomen? YES NO If Yes: years entered, best distance and list prizes, charity and amount raised: ….…………………………………………………………………………….………………….……..… If No: how did you hear about International Bognor Birdman and why do you wish to enter? ….………………………………………………………………………….………………………....…... Leonardo da Vinci Class - About your craft Name and describe your craft (please use a separate sheet for any designs or further information that may support your application): ….……………………………………………………………………………………..……………..…... ….……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………. How long will it take to make? ……………………….. Who will build it?……………..…………….….... . Will it be sponsored (please give details)? …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…....... Condor Class for standard approved design hang-gliders (maximum wingspan 40ft.) Please give details of the hang-glider that you will fly .............................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................... Declaration: I hereby declare that I have read the requirements for entry in the Condor Class of the International Bognor Birdman 2015 competition. Signed ..................................Name (please print) ...........................................Date................. Charity Do you intend raising funds for a Charity or good cause? YES NO If Yes, which Charity or good cause? ................................................................................................... How much do you intend raising? £...........................
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