Worthing International Birdman Programme 2013

WORTHING

INTERNATIONAL BIRDMAN 10TH & 11TH AUGUST 2013

SOUVENIR BROCHURE FLYING COMMENCES:

SAT 10TH AUGUST - 1:15PM | SUN 11TH AUGUST - 1:45PM

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 6th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly over 100m and win the ÂŁ10,000 jackpot.

The Worthing Town Centre Initiative with support from Worthing Borough Council are delighted that this fantastic event continues to attract competitors and spectators from all corners of the globe.

Don’t forget that our fun flyers need your support as they are judged on Costume, Performance on the platform and the Crowd Reaction so cheer your favourites.

Sit back and get ready for take off...

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORTHING BIRDMAN EVENT The International Birdman event is a non-powered flying competition for birdmen and women attempting to defy gravity and “fly� from a platform constructed to the southern end of Worthing Pier.

The Birdman Event first took to the skies in 1971 from the lifeboat pier in Selsey; in 1978 the organisers were told that they could no longer use this pier and so the event moved along the coast to Bognor Regis where it grew in popularity until 2007. When Bognor Pier was shortened safety concerns were raised over the depth of water for the birdman competition and in 2008 the event moved again; this time to Sunny Worthing.

The 2013 event is the sixth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe. The platform is made out of scaffolding and is west facing to take advantage of the predominant wind direction in this area. The launch platform stands around 15 ft (4.6m) above the pier decking and during flying the height above sea level is approximately 35 ft (10.67m).

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Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15 ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span cannot exceed 30 ft (9.1m).

THERE ARE 3 CLASSES FOR ENTRANTS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craft

Condor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft

Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charity

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HOW IS THE EVENT MEASURED? With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances flown are measured quickly.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software are used to measure distance flown and time in the air. Distances flown are measured using three electronic angle measuring devices that are set up level with the launch platform and on shore. Triangulation is used to accurately pinpoint the competitors’ landing position. All competitors will be measured using the same measurement constants that are calculated and input into the computer before the start of the competition. On splashdown the angles are recorded electronically by the three measuring stations and are entered into the Birdman computer which calculates the horizontal distance flown in any direction using trigonometry; it also calculates any small margin of error which can occur through fluctuating tide swell.

A successful jackpot prize winner must achieve the challenge as forward distance flown; and must also cross a marker buoy set 100 metres from the end of the launch ramp with allowances being made for any movement of this buoy in the water.

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SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST

FLIGHT

TIME ORDER

NAME

CLASS

CRAFT INFORMATION Benchmark 1

1.15pm

1

Matt Smith

B

1.17pm

2

Brad Lade

B

Benchmark 2

1.20pm 3 Sean Frawley L

The “Cross Channel Express III” is an improved version of the 2012 craft. Materials are balsa, polystyrene and carbon fibre

1.25pm 4 Andrew Jarvis L

30ft wingspan tail first swept swing glider mainly built from aluminium

1.30pm

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1.35pm 6

1.40pm

7

Edward Ling

L

Human powered Aircraft

Nicholas Joyce & Edward Chilcott

L

International Kite Tandem

Caleb Ball & Rob Marsh

L

The Sunny Side Up

1.45pm 8 Blue Peter L

Based on the original 1500 Leonardo da Vinci craft

1.48pm 9 Becky Daley & Alec Childs K

Craft will be the winning entry of a competition being held

1.51pm

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Micheal Earle

K

1.54pm

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Nicky Buckthorpe

K

Wonder Woman

1.57pm 12

Laura Scott & Jordan Whyborne

K

Batman & Catwoman

2.00pm 13

Beverleigh Zacher & Stacey Farmer

K

Ivy & The Joker

Emily Johns

K

2.03pm

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2.06pm 15 Vanya Obrastsoff-Rutinsky K

2.09pm

16

Giant Pig with Wings

Mermaid A craft designed and built by the 2nd Goring Scout Group

Steven Pieralisi

K

Colourful bird with feathers

2.12pm 17

Thomas Hyland & Terry Munson

K

Ocean Boat & Rowers

2.15pm

Barry Lowndes

K

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2.18pm 19 Navaz Karim K

Fred Flintstone Winner from competition by Engineers without borders

2.21pm

20

Peter Moran

K

The Emu

2.24pm

21

Zoe Merry

K

The Eyeball Bertie Bassett

2.27pm

22

Phil Duckett

K

2.30pm

23

Patrick Myles

K

Nun

2.33pm

24

Joel Petch & James Murray

K

This is Sparta

2.36pm

25

Ben Thomas

K

Ben the Bird Brained Budgie

2.39pm

26

Tony Hughes

C

2.45pm 27 Toby Quantrill C

Modified hang glider Rigid wing with Sweepback with control frame under the wing

2.51pm

28

Roger Warren

C

Modified hang glider

2.57pm

29

Ron Freeman

C

Geordie Flyer modified hang glider

Participants and schedule correct at time of going to press

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SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST

FLIGHT

TIME ORDER

NAME

CLASS

CRAFT INFORMATION Benchmark

1.45pm

1

Pascal Duguay

B

1.50pm

2

5th Place after Saturday Flights

L

1.55pm

3

4th Place after Saturday Flights

L

2.00pm

4

3rd Place after Saturday Flights

L

2.05pm

5

2nd Place after Saturday Flights

L

2.10pm

6

1st Place after Saturday Flights

L

2.15pm

7

Phil Duckett & Abigail Link

K

Bride & Groom

2.18pm 8 Jon Marriott K

WeirdFish Fashion as part of the Weird & Wonderful Tour

2.21pm 9 Dan Marsland K

WeirdFish Fashion as part of the Weird & Wonderful Tour

2.24pm 10 Liam Smith K

WeirdFish Fashion as part of the Weird & Wonderful Tour

2.27pm 11 Kevin Hunt & Jack Hunt K

WeirdFish Fashion as part of the Weird & Wonderful Tour

2.30pm 12 Matt Janes K

WeirdFish Fashion as part of the Weird & Wonderful Tour

2.33pm 13 Joel Hicks K

Joel flies every year and always delights with fantastic costumes

2.36pm

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James Trevis & Jordan Wythe

K

Only Fools & Horses

2.39pm

15

Jason Nash & Tim Trevis

K

TBC

2.41pm 16

Amberley Lobo Rookies on the Run (Australian TV show)

K

A surprise from Australia

2.44pm 17

TBC Rookies on the Run (Australian TV show)

K

TBC Superman - Man of Steel

2.47pm

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Damien Hodgson

K

2.50pm

19

Elaine Sinclair & Chris Niall

K

The Cat & The Witch

2.53pm

20

Melanie James

K

ET and Flying Saucer

2.56pm

21

Bastien Leclair & Neal Marsh

K

Ocean Boat & Rowers

Kathleen Sheridan & Helen Stoker

K

Aladdin & Jasmine

Angus Estcourt

K

Flying Mexican

Nicholas Roberts & Mark Roberts

K

Dastardly & Mutley with plane Bird with feathered wings

2.59pm 22

3.02pm

23

3.05pm 24

3.08pm

25

Sophie Taylor

K

3.18pm

26

3rd Place after Saturday Flights

C

3.24pm

27

2nd Place after Saturday Flights

C

3.30pm

28

1st Place after Saturday Flights

C

Participants and schedule correct at time of going to press

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THIS YEAR’S SUPPLIERS & SUPPORTERS:

SOUTHDOWN SCAFFOLDING LTD

AND NOT FORGETTING THIS YEAR’S INTREPID AVIATORS! 08

ENTERTAINMENT TIMETABLE Here is some of the entertainment on our Beach Stage. There will be other activities around the Pier and Promenade so please listen to our announcements for more information.

Saturday 10th August 12.00pm to 12.45pm Lizzie Haynes – singer 13.15pm to 15.10pm Birdman Flights 15.10pm to 16.20pm Free Movie on the Beach – Winnie the Pooh 16.20pm to 18.00pm Local Bands Showcase organised by Bar 42

- Our Colour Company

- Bad Billy Band - The Vrill

Sunday 11th August 12.10pm to 13.10pm 13.10pm to 13.30pm 13.45pm to 15.55pm 16.00pm to 16.20pm 16.20pm to 16.45pm 16.45pm to 17.00pm 17.00pm to 17.15pm

Worthing Silver Band Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display Birdman Flights Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display Vocademy Sing Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display Birdman Prize giving

* These timings are subject to change but any amendments to the programme wiill be announced by our commentary team

WORTHING WIMPY OF THE YEAR

20% OFF Only one voucher per transaction or per table. Valid at Wimpy Worthing only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Manager has the right to withdraw voucher at any time. Valid BIRDMAN WEEKEND 2013 ONLY.

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HINTS & TIPS • The Launch Platform is west facing with the best viewing position being on the beach between the Pier and Lido.

• If you don’t like crowds then there are less people viewing in the area to the West of the Lido this is not as busy and does have speakers for the commentary.

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We kindly ask spectators to keep out of the water in the area between the Pier and Lido for their own safety due to the number of watercraft working in this area.

• The West Side of the Pier is closed to the public during the event.

• There is No Fishing from the Pier over Birdman weekend.

• The disabled viewing area is located on the East Side of the Lido.

• Do not sit under the Lido or Pier to view the competition as these areas will be under water at High Tide.

• The barrier tape on the beach marks the High Water level please do not sit beyond this point or you may get wet.

• If you need assistance or have lost any of your party please speak to one of our Stewards.

• In case of an emergency please listen to the announcements.

• In hot weather please ensure you wear plenty of sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

...AND DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOURSELVES! 10

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