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Flight Area

Attention:
These files are probably the correct ones for the World Cup. Nevertheless, there may be an update! 

 

Airspace

On the map, it looks as if the airspace is a big problem. In reality, however, most airspaces are not disturbing.

Info and download Airspace Switzerland for paragliders (generally valid for the whole of Switzerland)

Map with Airspace and Cables

Dedicated Files for the World Cup

  • 2024_PWC-Grindelwald_ALL
    • All possible airspaces. Very unlikely that we will need this file.
  • 2024_PWC-Grindelwald_MIN-NO-CTR_Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri
    • Minimum airspace without CTR Meiringen and without TMA Meiringen East.
    • Altitude limit all day at 3960 AMSL
    • With luck we can use this file on Friday if the military is not flying.
    • With a lot of luck also Mon-Wed.
  • 2024_PWC-Grindelwald_MIN-NO-CTR_Sat-Sun-Thu
    • Minimum airspace without CTR Meiringen and without TMA Meiringen East.
    • Altitude limit all day at 4570 AMSL.
    • We can pretty much use this file on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.
  • 2024_PWC-Grindelwald_MIN-WITH-CTR_Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri
    • Minimum airspace with CTR Meiringen and with TMA Meiringen East.
    • Altitude limit all day at 3960 AMSL.
    • We will almost certainly have to use this file on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. With bad luck also on Friday.
  • 2024_PWC-Grindelwald_MIN-WITH-CTR_Sat-Sun-Thu
    • Minimum airspace with CTR Meiringen and with TMA Meiringen East.
    • Altitude limit all day at 4570 AMSL.
    • We will probably never have to use this file. Unless the military needs CTR Meiringen on Sat, Sun or Thu.
    • If this is the case, it is probably an emergency and TMA West may also be activated.

XCTrack Layer COMP CH will be working as well.

Important:

  • These files are only according to the airspace regulations for the World Cup! 
  • These files only contain the possible flight region. Outside the flight perimeter the airspace has been removed!
  • Note the information on the briefing!

 

Obstacles

On the official map of Switzerland the obstacles are visible. This is a link to this map, showing diffrent layers. 

On Airspace.XContest you can add Switzerland as country, unselect all checkboxes and download the obstacles.

 

Retrieve

The retrieve is organised exclusively by public transport. It is supported by minibuses that shuttle the pilots to the nearest railway station if possible.

The easiest way to do this is to install the SBB Mobile app. However, you can also organise your return journey to Interlaken on online timetable.

Rules

We fly according to the PWCA Competition Rules

Insurance

Informations at https://www.shv-fsvl.ch/en/education/foreign-licence/

Liability insurance
For flights in Switzerland, the following requirements apply regarding the amount of coverage (VLK Art. 10.):
Pilot Solo: at least 1 million Swiss francs

Pilot Solo guest insurance: 
If you don’t have a liability insurance with at least 1 million Swiss franc, you can buy one at the Swiss Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (SHPA) for 30 days (51 CHF) or 120 days (82.50 CHF). 120 days is the maximum.
Order an insurance: info(at)shv-fsvl.ch or 0041 44 387 46 83

Lunch bag

We offer Lunch bags on days we go up to take off. The lunch will be ready at Grindelwald First valley station.