The Fly Wide Open was conceived as an entry level event intended to help pilots learn as much as they can from a competition experience without any of the potentially negative aspects that can be associated with competitive activity. Some choose to progress with competition flying. Others simply take home better skills and understanding to help take their XC performance, and flying pleasure, to the next level.
This approach has proven hugely popular. The Niviuk Fly Wide Open continues with the same ethos and principals. Pilots are selected as fairly as possible, bearing in mind the fundamental learning and fun philosophy of this event.
The Fly Wide Open is a fun competition, where safety and learning come before everything else. For many participants this will be their first ever competition and whilst you certainly don’t need to be a top XC pilot, you should have some previous XC experience and be able to fly safely with others. Whilst not a requirement of entry, it is also highly recommended that you have completed a wing control (SIV) course previously.
This event is no longer a formally recognised CIVL CAT2 event, so this competition is not suitable for experienced competition pilots wishing to rise through the rankings.
At registration we ask that all pilots complete a questionnaire detailing their previous experience and personal objectives. The link to the questionnaire is included in the email confirming succesful registration. This information is essential to help the organisers select pilots for the event.