Stage III - Kyiv. May, 25 - 30

The pilots will have flights over the capital and its vicinities. The winner of the third stage will be rewarded with "The Cup of Kiev". It will be a grand occasion for balloonists to fly over glorious city of Kiev as well as colourful pictures of hot air balloons for thousands of spectators.

Participation: Event is open to all pilots, who accept and abide by the FAI Sporting Code and the rules of the Event, and have sent the complete entry form in time. Qualification: each pilot should have at least 30 hours as PIC of hot air balloon by the closing entry date. The organisers are ready to accept not more than 15 pilots at this stage on the under-mentioned conditions. They are the first pilots who will confirm the intention to participate in the Event.

Entry fee: Participation in this stage - 200 ?. You can pay your Entry Fee at check-in on agreement with the Organising Committee.

Official languages of competition are English and Russian.

The organisers will provide free-of-charge:

• propane;
• maps and all necessary flight information;
• tickets to welcome party and farewell dinner, local excursions and social events;
• souvenirs.

Price range in Kyiv's hotels: from 3 0 ? (bed in a double room + dinner). In high-class hotels the higher prices can be charged - from 60 ?.

Rules: The competition will be run under the "AX Model Event Rules - 2003".

The insurance: Participants must be insured to a minimum of 40 000 ? for third parties. Each pilot and each passenger must be insured to a minimum of 25 000 ?. If necessary, the organisers will provide an opportunity for concluding of the insurance agreement at the registration.

Balloons delivery service: If you need assistance to deliver your balloon to Ukraine please contact us and we'll try to help.

Rent a car service will provide you with a chase vehicle (as a rule with a driver). The price will be about 20 ? per day (without fuel). The cost of the fuel is about 0,35 ? per litre.

You may obtain the pilot registration form HERE! (MS Word) 

Information for observers : No observers required at this stage of event

The Schedule is available here.

Kiev Office: 4, Gavanskaja str., Kiev , Ukraine , 04080.
Phone/fax: +380 (44) 417-6383, 417 75 31. E-mail: market@baloon.carrier.kiev.ua

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