Section 6 - Additional Information
Official Event Website:
www.mallorcaballoons.com/ballooneuropeanchampionship2027
Event Prizes Offered and Details:
None at the moment
Opening Ceremony:
TBA, but in Manacor in a remarcable place
Closing Ceremony / Prize Giving:
TBA, but in Palma in a remarcable place
Country Admission Conditions:
Passport & visa for non EU countries if required by law.
Preferred Place of Entry & Closest Major Cities:
Barcelona or Palma
Local Language:
Spanish, Catalan
Location Description & Characteristics
General Description:
Mostly flat countryside
Geographic Position:
39º33.32N & 03.12.57E
Topography:
Flat country with small hills in 1 side till max 600 feet. Major city is Manacor (30.000hab). Coastline is approximately 25 km from the centre of the map.
Landing Areas:
70% open fields, some quite small, nice farmers, many small powerlines. Many ways to the fields. Not too many PZ but horse riding is popular.
Main villages around the flying area:
Main villages around the flying area Manacor (30.000), Cala Millor (5000 + many tourist), Son Carrio (3000), Vilafranca (5000)
Other Description:
Blues skies
Common Launch Areas:
39º33.32N & 03.12.57E in Manacor.
39º35.35N & 03.22.31E in Cala Millor
39º34.35N & 03.07.26E in Vilafranca
39º35.35N & 03.22.31E in Cala Millor
39º34.35N & 03.07.26E in Vilafranca
Landowner Restrictions:
A few red and yellow PZs.
Meteorological characteristics
Weather conditions:
Still very stable, it changes with some rain end of October, but mostly in this time dry. Rain is often very short during the day.
Prevailing winds:
Normally good, smooth winds in all possible directions, rarely any rain. All wind directions are possible. Sea breeze effects are big. Afternoon flights at the coast are always E winds
Temperatures:
20º to 25ºC, by night 10 to 18ºC
Sunrise:
07:54
Sunset:
19:12
Airspace Structure & Limitations
NOTAM Description:
Like 2019, same map calculated at this moment
Flight Limitations:
Palma TMA and CTR. 4000 feet in some areas,3000 in others, close to PMI only 1200 feet.
Number of PZs expected & Descriptions:
5 to 8 red PZ. 3 to 8 yellow PZ
Competition Area Altitude Limitations:
Palma TMA and CTR. 4000 feet in some areas,3000 in others, close to PMI only 1200 feet.
Competition Area Dimensions:
30 x 20 km
Competition Map Details
DATUM:
WG84
Scale:
1:50000
Grid Lines:
1 km
Paper Size:
Paper Map only at wish
Electronic Version Available:
Expected on Date:
Expected on Date:
Yes
10/09/2027
10/09/2027
Electronic Version File Format:
JPEG
PNG
Other:
Driving Particularities:
Right Hand, 50km in cities, International licence for Cyrillic countries and others, although if the licence is also in English will be without problems accepted.
Forbidden to park on mean roads, you have to go always out to a field or parking.
Forbidden to park on mean roads, you have to go always out to a field or parking.
Road Network and Infrastructure:
very good
Venue Description, Coordinates & Characteristics
Competition Center:
POLIDEPORTIVO was used in 2019 Europeans championship but may change
Briefing Facilities:
WIFI, Big space, Polideportivo in Manacor. Good conection.
Media centre:
At the official Hotel, TBA
Internet connection:
WIFI at the hotel and at the Briefing Place
Social activities:
TBA
Other:
Plenty of Hotels of 1,2,3,4 and 5 Stars and airbnb and Finca possibilities with very competitive prices all around the area in this low season time.
Competition Staff
Stewards
Name, country, email:
TBA
Attached CVs:
-
Chief Scorer
Name, country, email:
Marcos Menzo (ESP)
Attached CVs:
-
Chief Debriefer
Name, country, email:
Christian Dresen (Germany) , christiandressen@gmx.de
Attached CVs:
-
Technical Support Officer
Name, country, email:
METEO (AUT) Christoph Zingerle , chrzingerle@gmail.com
TECNICO (ESP), Angeles Marteles
ESPECIALIST FIELDS & FARMERS , carlos Toribio, info@mallorcaballoons.com
TECNICO (ESP), Angeles Marteles
ESPECIALIST FIELDS & FARMERS , carlos Toribio, info@mallorcaballoons.com
Attached CVs:
-
Travel & accommodation arrangements for officials
Travel Arrangements:
Hotel, full board
Travel Arrangements:
Hotel, full board
Travel Allowances:
100€
Vehicles Provided:
Yes, to be shared
Type of Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Provided:
Yes
Other Information / Remarks:
-
Scoring Program
Scoring Program:
WatchMeFly Scoring
Special Arrangements and Assistance for Competitors
Details:
We will make some good packages with Hotels and Meals.
Equipment Limitations:
None at the moment
Special Safety Requirements:
Gas Bottles have to be empty in the ferry. We will provide gas for the first competition flight for free.
Insurance Requirements for Competitors and Details
Insurance Type:
Third party : TBA
Third party : TBA
CSL
Third party