2023 Top Gun AnnualRio Rancho, United States
FLIGHT DATA
Flight 10 - Sunday 22 Oct 2023 AM
Date 22/10/2023
Sunrise / Sunset 0719
PZs in force All in Force
Launch Area ILP
Min. dist. ILP to goals 1,000 meters
Launch Period 0730 - 0930
Next Briefing 11/17/2023
Solo Flight Not Required
QNH 1017
Additional Notes:

Top Gun Monthly Flying Event for November 2023

Event Director: Jeff Ashworth 505-264-7979, Safety Officer: Pat Chando 505-228-4638, Chief Measurer: Dave Bagley 505-226-3266, Scoring Official: Andi Babcock 505-620-2190

  • Tasks must be flown in order on the task sheet.
  • 3D scoring is 1,200 AGL unless otherwise noted on the task.
  • Blue Zone - 10,000ft MSL Maximum altitude. Hard Deck 500ft AGL over congested areas.
  • Start the flight in the Balloon Live app (BLA) before taking off and Stop the flight promptly after landing.
  • Control Point for this event - Coldwell Banker Legacy, 500 Unser Blvd SE, Rio Rancho.
  • Pilots must complete the online COU and return unused baggies immediately after the flight to Coldwell Banker Legacy. 

Event Director Tips:

Find a mentor. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, but don’t expect someone to give you all the answers. Crew is a valuable asset and make this a team sport. Teach them how to help take the cognitive load off you by keeping track of timing, reminding of marker color and drop type. Fly safe and outside of the cockpit.

Task 1 - HWZ - Hesitation Waltz (Rule 15.3)
Position of Goals/Targets:
4670/0648 - MMA 100m
4790/0675 - MMA 100m
Marker Drop Gravity
Marker Color: Blue
Logger Marker: #1
Task order In Order
Scoring Period End: 09:30
Scoring Area: Entire Contest Area
Task Data:

Task data:

  • Position of various set goals/targets:
    1. 4670/0648
      • Open: 00:00-14:59
      • Open: 30:00-44:59
    2. 4790/0675
      • Open: 15:00-29:59
      • Open: 45:00-59:59

      ED Rationale: 

      GMD requires precision. Timing requires crew participation; ask the crew to monitor and call times if needed. Timed in order means mindfulness of the launch site and launch timing.
      Task 2 - ELB - Elbow (Rule 15.11)
      Logger Marker/s #1, #2, #3
      Task order In Order
      Scoring Period End: 09:30
      Scoring Area: Entire scoring area
      Task Data:

      Task data:

      • Description of Track Point “A”: Logger Mark 1
      • Description of Track Point “B”: Logger Mark 2
      • Description of Track Point “C”: Logger Mark 3
      • Minimum time duration from Track Point A to Track Point C: 15 minutes

      The result is 180 degrees minus the angle ABC. The greatest result is the best.

      ED Rationale:

      Using Logger Mark 1 gives task initiation. Elbow requires wind data planning and mindfulness of current conditions with previous tasks. Ask the crew to remind you of logger mark numbers.
      Task 3 - PDG - Pilot Declared Goal (Rule 15.1)
      Logger Goal: #1
      Marker Drop None
      Logger Marker: #4
      Declaration Method: Any Valid 4x4 on Contest Map
      Task order Any Order
      Scoring Period End: 09:30
      Scoring Area: Entire Contest Area
      Task Data:

      Task data:

      • Method of declaration: Logger Goal 1 with altitude 3D scoring > 500ft of target altitude.
      • Number of goals permitted: 1
      • Goals available for declarations: Any Valid 4x4 on the Contest Map
      • Minimum distance of goal from ILP as per TDS: 1 KM
      • Minimum distance of goal from any subsequent goal or target: 1KM
      • Minimum Distance from the declaration: Must be at least 2 KM from the declared goal when declared.

      ED Rationale:

      Gives destiny to the pilot. Flexibility of when to execute based on flight planning. If before other tasks, be mindful of distances and altitude. Consider where you might be during or at the end of the other task if combined with other tasks. Notice distances from “goals,” not logger marks.