2023 Top Gun AnnualRio Rancho, United States
FLIGHT DATA
Flight 12 - Sunday 17 Dec 2023 AM
Date 17/12/2023
Sunrise / Sunset 0709/1656
PZs in force All in Force
Launch Area ILP
Min. dist. ILP to goals 1,000 meters
Launch Period 0715 - 0830
Next Briefing January Flying Event
Solo Flight Not Required
QNH 1026
Additional Notes:

Top Gun Monthly Flying Event for December 2023

Event Director: Stacy Eldridge 505-261-4863, 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, Pilot Report Form and return unused baggies immediately after the flight to Coldwell Banker Legacy. 
Task 1 - PDG - Pilot Declared Goal (Rule 15.1)
Logger Goal: #1
Goal Altitude: 6670 ft
Marker Drop None
Logger Marker: #1
Declaration Method: Any Valid 4x4 on Contest Map
Task order In Order
Scoring Period End: 09:00
Scoring Area: Entire Contest Area
Task Data:

Task data:

  • Method of declaration: BLA Logger Goal 1 prior to launch
  • Number of goals permitted: 1
  • Minimum altitude: 6670'
  • Goals available for declarations: Any Valid 4x4 on Contest Map
  • Minimum distance of goal(s) from ILP as per TDS: 1000 meters
  • Minimum distance to subsequent goal(s)/target(s): 1000 meters
Task 2 - FIN - Fly In (Rule 15.4)
Position of Goals/Targets:
4584/0636 - MMA 100m
Alt: 5477ft
Marker Drop Gravity
Marker Color: Red
Logger Marker: #2
Task order In Order
Scoring Period End: 09:00
Scoring Area: Entire Contest Area
Task Data:

Task data:

  • Position of set goal/target: 4584/0636
Task 3 - JDG - Judge Declared Goal (Rule 15.2)
Position of Goals/Targets:
4610/0515 - MMA 100m
Alt: 5427ft
Marker Drop Free
Marker Color: White
Logger Marker: #3
Task order In Order
Scoring Period End: 09:00
Scoring Area: Entire Contest Area
Task Data:

Task data:

  • Position of set goal/target: 4610/0515