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VICTORIA WINTER SNOWFLAKE 2021 CHALLENGE
 REGISTRATION FORM
1 JUNE 2021 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  |  ENTRY FEES  |  TERMS & CONDITIONS  |  REGISTER NOW
WAYPOINTS  | REGISTERED PILOTS  |  RESULTS

THE RESULTS

The Mystic Magic 2020 Challenge has now come to a close.
This Challenge was set up to beta test the new Turn Point Challenge system and has been a great success.  From a system point of view we think it is now looking great, very user friendly, performing well and ready for the season ahead.

Aside from testing the system, the Mystic Magic Challenge was a lot of fun.
With the COVID lockdowns, regional Victoria has been lucky to have fewer restrictions than Melbourne so 17 local pilots of all skill levels were able to get out and enjoy it.  Even during our winter conditions, there has been a few days where pilots were still able to get out and achieve some great results.

For the most turn points tagged during the entire challenge - in the advanced class David Cocks won with 36 Tps tagged, followed by David Snowden on 32 and Roger Turner on 30.  Well done guys! 

For the most turn points tagged in a single flight Dave Cocks won overall with 23, then Phil Joughin  and Wally both with 18.

Fantastic flying guys!
Winners each category are shown below.  Full results and results in each category can be found here.

WINNERS - MOST UNIQUE TURN POINTS FOR THE ENTIRE CHALLENGE

WINNERS - MOST UNIQUE TURN POINTS IN A SINGLE FLIGHT

To see all of the results for the challenge click here

WELCOME TO THE VICTORIA WINTER SNOWFLAKE 2021 CHALLENGE

The Victorian Winter Snowflake Winter Challenge is our off-season challenge and will be run over the Australian winter flying season.

With over 750 turnpoints scattered across the state there is ample opportunity for pilots everywhere and of all skill levels to participate.
The winter season offers spectacular views, nearly deserted beaches and gentler thermals.

Designed to encourage pilots to try new sites and even new flying styles (inland vs coastal) this is a must-do challenge for anyone that loves their flying, wants to stretch their wings further and keep on flying through the winter..

The challenge is also a fantastic way to see where to fly if you are visiting from interstate.

All flights should be uploaded within 2 weeks of the flight having been completed AND they must be submitted within 7 days of the close of the challenge.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PILOTS FLYING IN AUSTRALIA

• Pilots must be financial members of SAFA throughout the event
• Rules & regulations according to the SAFA Ops manual must be adhered to
• Local site rules must be adhered to
• Pilots must comply with their respective licence restrictions

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• A GPS instrument capable of producing an IGC file
• A VHF radio if flying within CTAF airspace
• A helmet
• A reserve parachute (inland)

EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

• A serviceable UHF Radio supporting CTCSS
• A serviceable mobile phone
• A recently repacked reserve parachute
• A satellite (preferred) or mobile location tracker device linked to the “High Cloud” http://highcloud/net/spot/ 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Submissions are honesty based and include the self-assessment of the pilot proficiency.  The turnpoint challenge administration team reserve the right to assess and move a pilot into another class if deemed fair and reasonable.
• Pilots must be registered with the Turnpoint Challenge
• All claims must have a Turnpoint Challenge registered track log of the flight for the day.  
  (Track logs may or may not be independently checked)
• Turnpoints considered as achieved if flown within the official radius of the given coordinates as specified by the Challenge Master File.
• Turnpoints may be "achieved" from flights from any launch originating within VIC
• A turnpoint centered on a launch is scored when the pilot flies out of the cylinder.  All other turnpoints are treated as entry cylinders
• IGC File submissions must be flown and uploaded between the competition start and end dates and within 14 days of the date that the flight took place and 7 days of the final challenge date.
• For local short challenges, tracklogs should be submitted on the day of the flight
• The Turnpoint Challenge admin team reserve the right to assess and move a pilot into another class if deemed fair and reasonable.
• The Turnpoint Challenge admin team reserve the right to remove a submitted flight if the flight is deemed to be inaccurate, fraudulent or contravenes airspace restrictions or “nolanding” restrictions. 

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY TO THE VICTORIA WINTER SNOWFLAKE 2021 CHALLENGE IS FREE

It is a goal of the Turnpoint Challenge team to keep the challenges free, however, we do have costs to cover.  We are wanting to raise an additional $1,500 over the year to cover running, promotional and event costs.

If you'd like to donate as little as $5 for participating in one of our challenges we would be most appreciative!

REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE

REGISTERING FOR THE CHALLENGE  -  IT MAY BE A 2 STEP PROCESS

STEP 1 - REGISTER
If you haven't already done so, register your pilot details here - your pilot category, your wing etc
www.turnpointchallenge.com.au/registration

STEP 2 - JOIN THE CHALLENGE
Join the Victoria Winter Snowflake 2021 Challenge by filling in your SAFA details below

THE WAYPOINTS

WHERE ARE THE WAYPOINTS

With over 750 waypoints in the Victoria Winter Snowflake 2021 Challenge, there are plenty of opportunities for pilots to achieve really great results.  Enjoy the excitement of launching from new locations and stretching your wings in unknown areas.  
The turnpoint challenge helps give purpose to your flights, especially when flying an unfamiliar site.

Please give the map at least 30 seconds to appear with the waypoints on it .. sometimes it can be a little slow.

DOWNLOADING VICTORIA WINTER SNOWFLAKE 2021 CHALLENGE WAYPOINTS

Waypoints last updated v1.0 @ 8:00am 29 May 2021

Different flight instruments require different file formats for their waypoints.
We have attempted to be as flexible as possible by providing 3 different waypoint formats.

If these 3 options don't suit your needs then try converting the waypoint file to one that suits your instrument using GPSDump.

If you need help uploading the waypoint files check the FAQ & TIPS page to see if we have written any how-to manuals for your flight instrument.

1.  WPT format 
Latest version - 3 June 2021 6:00pm  v1.1

This is a common file format for a lot of flight instruments.
When importing it into your flight instrument please remember to set a 400m cylinder radius for each waypoint. 

Some instruments allow you to set a standard default, others will require you to set the cylinder radius for each waypoint.

Some of the coastal waypoints are actually in the ocean however, with the 400m radius tagging the turnpoint will not require flying over the ocean.  

REMEMBER: You do not need to hit the waypoint in order to tag the turnpoint.
See FAQ - What is the difference between a waypoint and a turnpoint.

2.  CYLINDER AIRSPACE TXT FORMAT

Our resident guru Jan has created an airspace file that you may be able to use on some flight equipment.  It will automatically show all of the turnpoints as 'general' airspace and will neatly draw the turnpoints at the correct 400m radius on your maps. 

You may need to check your equipment settings to see what notifications these turnpoints will produce as it may be a bit disconcerting to be constantly alerted to airspace infringements.

Our 'cylinder' airspace file has F class airspace entries in it, so you can tailor your flight equipment to display and notify for F type airspace accordingly.
We have called it a 'cylinder' airspace file as all of the airspace areas within it are cylinders.

REMEMBER: You do not need to hit the waypoint in order to tag the turnpoint.
See FAQ - What is the difference between a waypoint and a turnpoint.

3.  KML FORMAT

One of the best ways to familiarise yourself with the waypoints locations is to see them on Google Earth.  This allows you to see the terrain that you will be flying over, landmarks etc. 
If going to a site you've never flown before this is a great 'warm-up' for your flight.

Just download this file and import it to Google Earth and take a virtual flight.

NOTE:  These are waypoints, not turnpoints so you will not see the 400m cylinder on Google Earth. 
If flying coastal waypoints don't be alarmed if some of them appear to be over water.  When the 400m cylinder is added you will be able to fly over land to achieve the turnpoint.

REMEMBER: You do not need to hit the waypoint in order to tag the turnpoint.
See FAQ - What is the difference between a waypoint and a turnpoint.

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