Rippl-Rónai Cup 2026
Kaposvár, Hungary
Sanction Granted
Section 6 - Additional Information
Official Event Website:
https://www.watchmefly.net/events/event.php?e=ripplronai2026
Event Prizes Offered and Details:
Depending on their results, competitors will receive trophies, certificates, and small gifts.
Opening Ceremony:
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Closing Ceremony / Prize Giving:
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Country Admission Conditions:
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Preferred Place of Entry & Closest Major Cities:
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Local Language:
Hungarian
Location Description & Characteristics
General Description:
The area between Lake Balaton and the Somogyi Hills is an excellent location for hot air balloon racing.
Geographic Position:
planned airspace in WGS-84:
A. 461131N 0172936E, B. 461111N 0180320E, C. 463435N 0180424E, D. 463438N 0172918E, A. 461131N 0172936E
Level: GND – 5500 feet AMSL
A. 461131N 0172936E, B. 461111N 0180320E, C. 463435N 0180424E, D. 463438N 0172918E, A. 461131N 0172936E
Level: GND – 5500 feet AMSL
Topography:
The area between Lake Balaton and the Somogyi Hills is an excellent location for hot air balloon racing.
Landing Areas:
Typically agricultural land, which provides several landing sites after the harvest during this period.
Main villages around the flying area:
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Other Description:
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Common Launch Areas:
CLAs in City Kaposvár: 46°21’37.3"N 17°51’56.6"E, 46°21’33.4"N 17°46’44.6"E
CLA in Airport Kaposujlak: 46°20’22.2"N 17°45’55.0"E
Other CLAs: 46°20’22.2"N 17°45’55.0"E, 46°21’37.3"N 17°51’56.6"E
CLA in Airport Kaposujlak: 46°20’22.2"N 17°45’55.0"E
Other CLAs: 46°20’22.2"N 17°45’55.0"E, 46°21’37.3"N 17°51’56.6"E
Landowner Restrictions:
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Meteorological characteristics
Weather conditions:
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Prevailing winds:
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Temperatures:
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Sunrise:
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Sunset:
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Airspace Structure & Limitations
NOTAM Description:
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Flight Limitations:
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Number of PZs expected & Descriptions:
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Competition Area Altitude Limitations:
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Competition Area Dimensions:
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Competition Map Details
DATUM:
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Scale:
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Grid Lines:
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Paper Size:
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Electronic Version Available:
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Electronic Version File Format:
JPEG
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Other:
Driving Particularities:
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Road Network and Infrastructure:
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Venue Description, Coordinates & Characteristics
Competition Center:
Klebelsberg Dormitory, Kaposvár, Álmos Vezér str. 1., 7400 Hungary,
Briefing Facilities:
In CC, there are three rooms with tables, Projectors
Media centre:
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Internet connection:
In CC standard internet access for official members and for pilots
Social activities:
accommodation, meals, swimming pool, sports facilities in CC
Other:
gas filling also near the CC
Competition Staff
Stewards
Name, country, email:
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Attached CVs:
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Chief Scorer
Name, country, email:
Zuz Bryant, United Kingdom, bryantzuz@gmail.com
Attached CVs:
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Chief Debriefer
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Attached CVs:
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Technical Support Officer
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Travel & accommodation arrangements for officials
Travel Arrangements:
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Travel Arrangements:
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Travel Allowances:
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Vehicles Provided:
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Type of Accommodation:
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Meals Provided:
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Other Information / Remarks:
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Scoring Program
Scoring Program:
WatchMeFly Scoring
Special Arrangements and Assistance for Competitors
Details:
Everything in one place. (CC, accomondation, meals, gas, ect.)
Equipment Limitations:
The maximum size category is AX8 (3400cbm/120000cft).
Special Safety Requirements:
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Insurance Requirements for Competitors and Details
Insurance Type:
Third party
Third party
CSL
Third party