RULES

 

 

1.                 Entry is open to any person who wishes to participate and it is not necessary to be a member of a Virtual Airline.             

2.                 This is not a race.  There aren’t any losers.  Everyone who enjoys part or all of the event is a winner 

3.                 This adventure is conducted by the Australian Division of Bluegrass Virtual Airline and is intended to be a fun event for the enjoyment of persons interested in flying aircraft using a flight simulation program.

4.                 Persons wishing to be listed on the roster, and to have their flights recorded, must make application using the form provided in the links on this site.   Each pilot will be allocated an ID number which MUST be quoted on all flight reports and in all correspondence.    Entrants will not receive confirmation of entry other than their name will be entered onto the roster.   

5.                 The adventure is divided into 54 legs.   Flight reports will be posted as soon as possible after they are received.

6.                 Pilots may fly any aircraft of choice.  It is the responsibility of individual pilots to ensure that their nominated aircraft is suitable for their use in this adventure.  The shortest runway is 4,198’ at YKMB Karumba. 

7.                 A separate flight report must be submitted for each leg.    It is imperative that times be submitted as minutes.  For example a flight of 1hr and 15 min (1:15) should be submitted as 75   (Just the number, no decimals or alpha characters)

8.                 The roster will be updated as often as possible.  However, the organizers do not guarantee any updates will be applied at any particular time.          

9.                 Pilots may submit screenshots in .jpg format.  Try to limit filesize to about 70k  (I use irfanview to resize to 900 wide and save with 50% quality).  The filename should include the date (format ymoda) and be relevant to the description of the picture.  Also include your gaar pilots ID#.   For example a screenshot for leg 1 might me named 50201_Hobart_take_off_gaar001.jpg.  You might also want to use “paint” to add a caption to the image.  Images deemed by the organizers to be of general interest will be included on the Bluegrass Airlines “Screenshot” page if they so wish, however the organizers have no obligation to post any such pictures etc.  Screenshots will be removed after one month,

10.             The organizers have provided a pilots forum where pilots participating in this adventure may leave comments, messages etc., for other pilots and generally discuss their progress in the race.   This facility is not provided as a means for posting messages to  the organizers however bragging about performance and participation issues at the expense of other competitors is not only allowed but expected.   Messages from the organizers may be posted  on the forum.

11.             This event is intended purely as a fun event for all participants.   There is no obligation legal or otherwise on the part of the organizers to conduct this event to its conclusion.    The organizers cannot be held responsible for any matter or thing which may arise from the conduct of this event.  

12.             The decision of the Rally Director or his nominee on any matter concerning this event is absolutely final and no correspondence or other communication will be entered into.

13.             Time is to be recorded from “brakes release” to “brakes set” at the parking areas listed on the “Sector Briefing Page”

14.             You may use “real weather” at your discretion. 

15.             Flight Reports are made via the “Flight Report” link.  The “real-time” reporting system is still under construction, but will be ready by February 1st, 2005