XC Open går över till serieklass
Efter de tragiska olyckorna i VM och FAIs förbud mot oklassade tävlingsvingar i FAI CAT 1-tävlingar har arrangörerna av XC Open beslutat att gå över till serieklass. Och det redan i nästa tävling i Portugal 27 augusti.
Så här skriver de själva:
As organizers of the XC-Open World Series we will follow the advice of the CIVL Bureau and not permit Competition Class paragliders in XC-Open events anymore. This will come into effect from the XC-Open Serra de Estrela e Mirandela on which will take place from August 27 to September 03 2011 in Portugal. For liability reasons we think there is no other decision possible. My own Competition Class paraglider will be retired and I will fly a Serial Class glider as well.
There are 4 pilots concerned who have registered with Competition Class paragliders for the 2011 XC-Open Serra de Estrela e Mirandela. We offer to support them to get a Serial Class wing from their manufacturer in time for the 2011 XC-Open Serra de Estrela e Mirandela or alternatively we will return the entry fee if they wish.
Our deepest condolences go to the families and friends of the two pilots who died in the paragliding World Championships in Piedrahita. Tato Vargas and Eitel von Muhlenbrock rest in piece.
More news about the 2012 XC-Open World Series events and venues will follow soon.
Best Regards
Hans Bausenwein and Andreas Rieck
Organizers of the XC-Open World Series
