Bulletin 5
13 May 1997

...Final countdown

We are now less than 2 months from the Opening Ceremony of the World Championships in Saint-Auban. Emergencies excepted, this is to be our last bulletin and hopefully we have covered all the matters that may be of concern to you.

...Final entries

Despite allowing late entries to compensate for some no-shows, the total number of entries will be less than 100, 94 exactly from 24 countries. The final entry list is attached.

We are still missing the details of some gliders. Please send them as soon as possible because we need them for the official Competition Program.

...How to arrive in Saint-Auban

Those of you who do not yet know Saint-Auban will find enclosed a map attached showing how to arrive in Saint-Auban. We will be pleased to welcome you at the registration office, in the CFHN building and we will give you all necessary information on your arrival (position of your glider parking, location of your camping place or hotel, etc).

...Frequencies allocated to each team

The frequencies allocated to each team are given on the attached list.

...Mobile phones for Team Captains

As promised the Organisers will provide each Team Captain with a GSM mobile phones. The coverage of the contest area is quite good. The list of telephone numbers allocated to each team captain is given in an annex.

...Airspace map

Since the map sent with the previous Bulletin was not easy to understand we send you another, clearer picture showing all the restricted areas which you will have to watch out for during your private practice period.

...Oxygen bottle refilling

For those who have concerns about oxygen filling, the procedures which will be used are described on the attached paper.

...Logger Calibration

As mentionned in our previous bulletin all loggers without valid calibration chart will have to be calibrated. Please bring an adaptator with your connector (battery side) and simply two wires on the other side so that we can easily connect your logger or barograph to a battery.

...Adress, Phone and Fax numbers
during the competition

The Organisation will have the same address, email address, phone and fax number as before :

WGC 97

Aerodrome BP 26

04600 SAINT-AUBAN

Tel : (33) 4 92 64 30 11

Fax : (33) 4 92 64 30 18

E-mail : WGC.97@wanadoo.fr

Your address will be the same, it is just necessary to add your name below WGC 97.

If you want to receive faxes ask your friends to send them to fax number :

Fax : (33) 4 92 64 30 18

...Accommodation

The lodgging possibilities on the Airfield are fully booked but there is still ample accommodation available for late entries and visitors in the hotels or campings in Saint-Auban/Chateau-Arnoux. Attached is a list of possibilities.

...Internet

We remind you that the task information and results on every competition day with the performance results will be presented almost in real time on our Internet site :

http://wwwperso.hol.fr/~wgc/

The daily bulletin will also be available on the net and the results will be broadcast on the SSA site in the USA.

We also remind you that some space has been reserved for each national team for communicating worldwide in their own language and/or in English with their fans and to give the latest news from your team . If you are interested please contact our webmaster Denis Flament as soon as possible.

...Finally let us remind you once more
the time schedule

Registration 19 - 27 June 1997

Configuration change closes 28 June 1997 (10.00 a.m.)

Official training 22- 28 June 1997

First Team Captains briefing 28 June 1997 (6:00 p.m.)

Opening Ceremony 29 June 1997 (10.30 a.m.)

Contest flying 30 June- 12 July 1997

Closing Ceremony and Prizegiving 13 July 1997 (11.00 a.m.)

YOUR FINAL CHECK LIST

Have you sent a profile of every pilot and team manager for the official programme ? They should be about 250 words and must reach us by 15 May.

Have you sent your national flag and national anthem (C-cassette) ? They should reach us before 15 May.

Have you returned the validation form for your Gliding Pilot Licence ? (Only required for pilots whose licence does not conform with ICAO standards) The form and the required documents must be received at least one month before your arrival.

Have you sent two passport type photos of the pilots, team managers and crews ? They should be mailed to us before 15 May.

Have you returned the Third Party Insurance form for your glider ? This should be done before 15 May. (If needed insurance will be available on site).

Did you tell us if you would be prepared to organise your country's official party and what night you would prefer ?

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT REGISTRATION

Proof of nationality or certificate of residence for the pilot.

Valid Pilot Licence (or similar) for the pilot and proof of qualification regarding hours and badges.

FAI Sporting Licence for the pilot, valid for the year of the event.

Certificate of Personal Medical Insurance for all team members including crew members.

Valid Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly for the sailplane.

Third party insurance certificate for the sailplane.

We remind you also that you have to have an oxygen system and an ELT beacon
on board of your glider.

PROVISION OF OXYGEN

Procedure for supply of oxygen:

1. Dry Breathing Oxygen (Aviation quality) will be available on site from 22 June to 13 July 1997. Oxygen may be available outside these dates by prior arrangement.

2. Oxygen bottles fixed in the glider will be filled in the tie down area from a dedicated trailer holding four bulk bottles fitted to a manifold. The trailer will be at the tie down area from 7.30 to 10.30 every morning and from 18.00 to 21.00 every evening.

3. Portable oxygen bottles will have to be brought every evening before 21.00 to the oxygen facility in the workshop located near the restaurant. They will be filled during the night and be available again on the next morning.

4. For obvious safety reasons we request that all bottles have either a certificate or a date stamp on the bottle, showing that the bottle has passed a hydrostatic test in the last ten years and that it is certified for use with aviation oxygen. Only the operator will be present during filling operations.

5. Filling pressure will be monitored and controlled with a calibrated gauge to achieve the desired bottle pressure. No contesting of the measured pressure will be accepted. The maximum pressure will range between 150 and 200 bars.

6. The supply unit is fitted with a flexible hose to allow the bottles in the glider to be filled without removal from the glider. The fill valve must be easily accessible !

7. Adaptors will be available to fit the following standard couplings used in oxygen supply: Eros, Bronzeavia, Höhener, RIF, AMP, MIGNON, EGV 540, Air Liquide. If you have any doubt bring your own thread, special couplings will be manufactured if necessary.

8. Charges will be as follows :

Large Bottle (> 4 liters) 200 FF
Small bottle (< 4 liters) 150 FF

9. If possible, the competitors should arrive in Saint-Auban with filled bottles.

ACCOMODATION POSSIBILITIES

HOTELS:

Hotel de la Cité, Saint-Auban

Tel : +(33) 4 92 64 29 26

(There are still 6 rooms with bathroom available)

Auberge des Pénitents , Les Mées

Tel : +(33) 4 92 34 03 63

(There are still 4 rooms with bathroom available)

La Taverne Jarlandine , Château-Arnoux

Tel : +(33) 4 92 64 04 49

(There are still 3 rooms with bath room available)

CAMPING :

L' Hippocampe, Volonne

Tel : +(33) 4 92 33 50 00

Fax : +(33) 4 92 33 50 49

(There are still 50 Camping or caravaning places and also some bungalows available)

Les Salettes, Château-Arnoux

Tel : +(33) 4 92 64 02 40

Fax : +(33) 4 92 64 25 06

(There are still 30 camping or caravaning places available)

TEAM FREQUENCIES

   Country    Frequency

Argentina      118.875
Australia      119.750
Austria        120.675
Belgium        122.275
Canada         127.175
Czech Republic 123.525
Denmark        123.675
Finland        124.125
France         124.550
Germany        124.650
Great Britain  124.775
Italy          126.425
Japan          125.526
Netherlands    122.675
New Zealand    127.825
Norway         127.975
Poland         128.575
Slovakia       129.250
Slovenia       130.075
South Africa   130.150
Spain          132.300
Sweden         134.225
Switzerland    136.050
U.S.A.         136.375

TELEPHONE NUMBERS
OF THE NATIONAL TEAMS

   Country     If called from France   If called from abroad

Argentina          0 680 823 789        ( +33 ) 680 823 789
Australia          0 680 823 787        ( +33 ) 680 823 787
Austria            0 680 823 598        ( +33 ) 680 823 598
Belgium            0 680 823 601        ( +33 ) 680 823 601
Canada             0 680 766 047        ( +33 ) 680 766 047
Czech Republic     0 680 765 969        ( +33 ) 680 765 969
Denmark            0 680 766 048        ( +33 ) 680 766 048
Finland            0 680 508 178        ( +33 ) 680 508 178
France             0 680 822 303        ( +33 ) 680 822 303
Germany            0 680 765 943        ( +33 ) 680 765 943
Great Britain      0 680 765 790        ( +33 ) 680 765 790
Italy              0 680 765 791        ( +33 ) 680 765 791
Japan              0 680 823 600        ( +33 ) 680 823 600
Netherlands        0 680 766 046        ( +33 ) 680 766 046
New Zealand        0 680 703 950        ( +33 ) 680 703 950
Norway             0 680 508 868        ( +33 ) 680 508 868
Poland             0 680 304 676        ( +33 ) 680 304 676
Slovakia           0 680 765 944        ( +33 ) 680 765 944
Slovenia           0 680 766 060        ( +33 ) 680 766 060
South Africa       0 680 766 062        ( +33 ) 680 766 062
Spain              0 680 766 058        ( +33 ) 680 766 058
Sweden             0 680 703 864        ( +33 ) 680 703 864
Switzerland        0 680 765 922        ( +33 ) 680 765 922
U.S.A.             0 680 766 061        ( +33 ) 680 766 061

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