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From 24 to 29 August 2010, the High Lignon and saps, territory of Haute-Loire (Auvergne) host the 36th 36th Hot Air Balloon Championship in France: 70 balloons into the sky in a enchanteur.Un appointment baloonesqueLe championship started on the August 24 was 15h with a general briefing (the Flight Director informed the competitors on the weather conditions, the regulations, the flight map, etc.). The first hot air balloon flights are thus planned for the same day from 18h and should succeed each morning and evening every day until August 29. 10 rounds are contemplated as well.

Out of 10 possible flights, not all will necessarily be realized. Indeed, the flight director, actors must championship, works hand in hand with the weather forecaster and decided, based on conditions (wind, storm, cloud), where flights can take place or not. The future of competition is therefore the time to be presenting this week.

A competition has several flights and several proofs. In any test, the driver must steer his balloon at a target and take a marker from the basket. Measuring equipment (in the vicinity of targets) and observers (after one and one pilot from the ground or even on board the balloon basket they observe) report then notes and reports of theft for a debriefing. Points are then awarded to the driver. The cumulative number of points earned on each test allows the designer Champion France.Suivre competitionLa the area off was established by the Federation Francaise ballooning between Fay-sur-Lignon in south St. Agreve the east Pont-Salomon North and Blavozy the west. The organizing committee has focused on a search for him on a dozen sites to take off 50 balls simultaneously. An area of 5 ha, free of trees and power lines, and the owner’s permission are required to exploit these lands. Although listed with and reservations for departures from montgolfieres the week of August 24 to 29, these sites will be operated only if the winds allow. In addition, in some proofs, it is the pilot himself to choose the ground or it will take off.

As an indication, however, here is the list of lands that have been highlighted: Mazet-Saint-Voy – The Brottes; Chambon sur Lignon – Chatoux (The Beach), Mas de Tence – Chaudier, The Flourdon, Plantespinas; Araules / Recharinges – The Coufy; Yssingeaux – The Field Cayres, Treslemont, St-Julien du Pinet – Chapel Glaven, Fine – Gorce, Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon – Park Maubourg Retournac – Planeze; St. Jeures – The Bru.

Tech Central, or will be installed forecast offices and direction of flight, briefing rooms, debriefing, and gas filling meal, it will be located at the House of Sport and Recreation Yssingeaux, also called Hall of the World Cup. The ballooning is a sport completely random and off the grounds can not be determined in advance, a communication device will be implemented by the organization to better inform the public wishing to attend takeoffs balloons. Information will be available the same day on the website dedicated to the event In addition, Radio Craponne you about the frequency 107.3 or 87.9. Finally, you’ll always have the opportunity to contact the Association of Balloons saps the Lignon directly. We also advise you to identify points of view that you will not only access a global view of the territory to be traversed (and thus increase your chances to attend the launch) and especially to make a splendid picture 70 montgolfieres came from both sides, following the Decision to be taken by the Directors of flights posterieurement.Les festivitesTous day, organizers and competitors will follow a precise timing:.

5h30: Breakfast Room of the World Cup has Yssingeaux

6:15: Briefing Centre Technique Yssingeaux

6:30 to 7:30: Balloon Flight (Competition and Fiesta)

9h-12h: Landings and gas filling

11h30-12h: Lunch Room of the World Cup has Yssingeaux

Return to accommodations and rest of drivers

17.30: Briefing Centre Technique Yssingeaux

18h-19h: Balloon Flight (Competition and Fiesta)

20h30-23h: Landings, gas filling, dining room of the World Cup

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