2016 Pagosa Springs Air Race

Race Host Course Notes
Pagosa Springs 160 Air Race
September 24, 2016
Sanctioned by SARL

RACE SECHEDULE

Friday, Sept 23, 2016 Arrival Day

1400-1700 Registration: Cash/Check only no credit cards please....

Note: Race Aircraft park in North Ramp; Full Service Fuel available on all ramps.
Avjet will be providing both self-service and ramp service fuel at the Self Service price. Avjet will not be providing a discount as such, but their price is the lowest in the area.

Shuttle to & from The Alpine Inn available @ FBO

1800-2100 Come to the Social Gathering and Dinner at Jim and Sheila Lane’s hanger on Bravo Taxiway. A chance for the Race Volunteers to meet the Racers.

Transportation from the FBO and from The Alpine Inn will be provided. Last ride leaves at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, Sept 24, 2016 Race Day!

0630-0815 Shuttles provided from Alpine Inn and Suites to Stevens Field

0700-0800 Registration/sign-in Closes @ 0800 AM (no credit cards). Entry fee $45

0830 Mandatory Safety Briefing

In the main hanger of the FBO

0945 Engine Start

1000 Launch Aircraft

1130 Races Complete (approximate time)

1215 Awards Presentation at the FBO

Note: Pizzas for lunch will be provided after the race while waiting for results.

Race Host Notes

We of the Pagosa Springs 160 SARL Air Race believe that we have developed a great race program for SARL competitors in beautiful South West Colorado.

Note: Race aircraft will be parked in the North Ramp adjacent to the FBO

Fuel will be available to competitors from both the Full Service Truck and the Self Service facility on the North Ramp. Competitors will receive a discount from the regular Self Service price at the Self Service pump. Be sure to fill up your tanks as a Thank You to Chris Harker of AvJet for his consideration of the SARL Racers.

Terrain becomes a significant issue when planning a course in the mountains. The course has been planned to maximize safety, with most of the course over roads, upon which a safe landing may be achieved, and to avoid crossing high terrain. Usable airports have been chosen as turn points where available. We have also tried to take advantage of the beautiful Colorado scenery by flying past or over neat things to see, such as Navajo Lake, Chimney Rock Indian lunar observatory (now a National Monument), areas rich in elk and deer and the Southern Ute Tribal gas and oil production areas.

The finish point will again be on the east shore of Capote Lake. An orange tarp on the eastern shore of Capote Lake marks the finish point. Be sure to fly to the right of the tarp to prevent being too close to the timing and scoring crew. Recovery to the Pagosa Springs Airport will be via standard Pilot Controlled Airport Procedures.

The PSO 160 is a Non-Waivered Event. This means that all applicable FARs must be observed. The waypoint elevations and altitudes shown in the briefing are for your convenience in complying with the applicable FARs. The finish point is in a “sparsely populated area” so the finish line can be crossed at any altitude you wish. The Southern Ute Tribe has kindly agreed to move all picnickers and boats to the west shore line of Capote Lake during the time of the air race to insure the minimum of 500’ from people, boats or buildings.

Please plan to attend the Friday evening welcome dinner at Jim and Sheila Lane’s Hangar (Bravo taxiway – transportation will be provided).

If you have the time, plan to stay for another day or two in Pagosa Springs. There are many interesting things to do and experience in Pagosa, including the Hot Springs, the Spa, beautiful hiking, bicycling, picnic lunches at Williams Reservoir (alpine lake), Chimney Rock Archeological site, balloon rides and great early morning flightseeing in the beautiful areas surrounding Pagosa Springs. Plus lots more! Hang around!

The Alpine Inn will be the Official Motel for the Air Race. With all of the activities in Pagosa Springs that weekend, it would be wise to book ASAP.
Contact: 970-731-4005. The rate of $69.00 for a room with two Queen Size beds will be honored. Register early to ensure the discount.
Do not reserve a room through Expedia or any other intermediary. You must call or e-mail The Alpine Inn directly in order to get the discounted room. The intermediaries charge the hotel $10-$20 per night for their service, eliminating the discount on the room!

We will be providing transportation to the motels, to the Friday evening dinner and back to the airport on Saturday morning.
As further information becomes available, I will update these notes on the SARL website (www.sportairrace.org).

Thank you all in advance for racing in the Pagosa Springs 160 air race. We hope that you will enjoy participating in the race as much as we have in planning it.

Race Hosts
Pagosa Springs 160 SARL race