WAAC 2023 Bulletin 1 - July 2023

2023 WORLD ADVANCED AEROBATIC
CHAMPIONSHIPS
BULLETIN 1
JEAN Airport – LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
October 24- November 3, 2023
WAAC 2023 BULLETIN 1
Revisions
Rev Release Date Description of Change Approved
- 1 July 2023 Initial Release
D. Koerbel
Table of Contents
Revisions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... i
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................... i
List of Appendices ........................................................................................................................................................................ ii
List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................................................... ii
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................................................................... iii
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Welcome ................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Schedule.................................................................................................................................................1-3
2.0 WAAC 2023 Key Personnel ...................................................................................................................2-1
3.0 Hospitality ..............................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Hotels .....................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner ..................................................................................................................3-4
3.3 Meals - Lunch ........................................................................................................................................3-6
3.4 Snacks Jean Airport Snacks and Beverages – Entrants & Contest Officials............................................3-6
3.5 Ceremonies ............................................................................................................................................3-7
Opening Ceremony ................................................................................................................................3-7
Closing Ceremony ..................................................................................................................................3-7
4.0 Logistics – Transportation, Communications, and Internet ...................................................................4-1
4.1 Transportation of Officials – Inbound and Outbound ...........................................................................4-1
4.2 Transportation of Officials – To and From the Contest Hotel and Contest Airfield ...............................4-1
4.3 Transportation of Judges out to Judges Line .........................................................................................4-1
4.4 Airfield Ground and Air Radio Management .........................................................................................4-3
5.0 Aerobatic Box .........................................................................................................................................5-1
6.0 Ramp Layouts.........................................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Maintenance Tent - Utility Tent .............................................................................................................6-2
6.2 Hospitality Tents ....................................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 CD Tent ..................................................................................................................................................6-3
6.4 Generators & Lighting ............................................................................................................................6-4
6.5 RV ...........................................................................................................................................................6-5
6.6 Judges Stations ......................................................................................................................................6-5
6.7 Crash and Rescue & Law Enforcement ..................................................................................................6-7
6.8 Ramp Access and Crowd Control ...........................................................................................................6-8
6.9 Ramp Internet ........................................................................................................................................6-9
7.0 Aircraft Management – Ground Operations ..........................................................................................7-1
7.1 Contest Fuel ...........................................................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Contest Oil - Managed by Fuel Wranglers .............................................................................................7-2
7.3 Maintenance Tent ..................................................................................................................................7-2
8.0 Aircraft Management – Flight Operations ............................................................................................8-1
8.1 Flight Operations Coordination – Parachute Activity ............................................................................8-4
8.2 Flight Operations Coordination - Glider Club.........................................................................................8-4
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9.0 Pilot Services ......................................................................................................................................... A-1

9.1 Foreign Pilots License – See website www.waac2023.com. ................................................................. A-1
9.2 Aircraft Rental – See website www.waac2023.com. ............................................................................ A-1
10.0 Contest Communications ...................................................................................................................... A-1
10.1 Daily briefings ....................................................................................................................................... A-1
10.2 Order of Flight ....................................................................................................................................... A-1
10.3 Wind Measurements ............................................................................................................................ A-2
10.4 Runners ................................................................................................................................................. A-3
10.5 Scoring Director .................................................................................................................................... A-3
11.0 Signage .................................................................................................................................................. A-3
12.0 Media & PR ........................................................................................................................................... A-3
13.0 Security ................................................................................................................................................. A-3
14.0 Video ..................................................................................................................................................... A-3
15.0 Medical & Anti-Doping.......................................................................................................................... A-3
List of Appendices
Las Vegas Weather................................................................................................................................ A-1

Appendix B – FAA Waiver ..................................................................................................................... B-1
REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... C-1
C.1 Rules .................................................................................................................................................................................. C-1
C.2 Judges. ............................................................................................................................................................................... C-1
C.3 Language ............................................................................................................................................................................ C-1
C.4. Participation - Competitors .............................................................................................................................................. C-1
C.5. Participation - Aircraft ...................................................................................................................................................... C-1
Entry Form – Draft; CD will work with All Pilots to Complete as Required .......................................... D-1
List of Figures
Figure 1 Jean Airport, 0L7 .........................................................................................................................................................1-1

Figure 2 Jean Airspace & Airport details ...................................................................................................................................1-2
Figure 3 South Point Casino & Hotel located at 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183 ................................................1-2
Figure 4 WAAC 2023 Daily Schedule ........................................................................................................................................1-3
Figure 5 South Point Casino and Hotel - WAAC 2023 Headquarters .......................................................................................3-1
Figure 6 Las Vegas Airport to the South Point at 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183 ............................................3-2
Figure 7 Las Vegas Map from South Point Casino to Airfield....................................................................................................3-3
Figure 8 Eleven on Property Dining Options .............................................................................................................................3-4
Figure 9 Pioneer Saloon – Jean, Nevada ...................................................................................................................................3-5
Figure 10 Las Vegas Strip ..........................................................................................................................................................3-5
Figure 11 Water Statons & Contest Water Bottles ...................................................................................................................3-6
Figure 12 Isometric View of Aerobatic Box Looking North .......................................................................................................4-2
Figure 13 Routes to Judging Stations Proven at 2019 IAC West Open Championship .............................................................4-2
Figure 14 Lat - Long Coordinates for Aerobatic Box for FAA Waiver ........................................................................................5-1
Figure 15 Route to Center Box Viewing ....................................................................................................................................5-2
Figure 16 Example of Pilot Information Board – PIB ................................................................................................................5-3
Figure 17 Jean Ramp .................................................................................................................................................................6-1
Figure 18 Jean Airport Ramp – Closer In ...................................................................................................................................6-2
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Figure 19 Pilot & Team Hospitality Conceptual Floorplan ........................................................................................................6-3

Figure 20 CD Tent with Veranda Conceptual Floorplan ............................................................................................................6-4
Figure 21 Central Clipboard & Radio Management Station Located in CD Tent ......................................................................6-4
Figure 22 Transport Routes to Judges Stations ........................................................................................................................6-5
Figure 23 Judges Station ...........................................................................................................................................................6-6
Figure 24 Judge’s Line (South) During 2109 IAC West Open Championship ............................................................................6-7
Figure 25 Crash and Rescue – Jean Airport Fire Station ...........................................................................................................6-8
Figure 26 Silicone Wrist Band ...................................................................................................................................................6-8
Figure 27 Ramp Access Sign Mock Up ......................................................................................................................................6-9
Figure 28 Ramp Access Signage ................................................................................................................................................6-9
Figure 29 Jean Airport Self-Serve 100LL Fuel Pump – Fuel Wranglers During Event ...............................................................7-1
Figure 30 Jean Airport Overview ..............................................................................................................................................8-1
Figure 31 Local Box Geometry ..................................................................................................................................................8-1
Figure 32 Pilot Briefing Excerpt – Traffic for South Flow ..........................................................................................................8-2
Figure 33 Pilot Briefing Excerpt – Traffic for North Flow ..........................................................................................................8-3
Figure 34 Sky Dive Landing Zone on Jean Airport .....................................................................................................................8-4
Figure 35 Jean Glider Club – East Side of Airfield and Runway 20L - 02R .................................................................................8-1
Figure 36 CIVA Wind Guidance and Regulations ..................................................................................................................... A-2
List of Tables
Table 1 Contact Information ....................................................................................................................................................2-1

Table 2 Fuel Wrangler Clipboard ..............................................................................................................................................7-2
List of References - TBA
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Welcome to the 15th FAI World Advanced Aerobatic Championship. We are delighted to host this event October 24 –
November 3, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contest will be held at the Jean Airport [0L7] 20 minutes south of Las Vegas.
The contest headquarters hotel is the South Point Casino and Hotel. Registration and entry fees are covered in the event
website, www.wac2023.com. Please use the website to register, pay, and see the competitor lists. See Appendix C & D for
Rules and Entry Form
Figure 1 Jean Airport, 0L7
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un a s Aero a o F oor Cei ing

02L 20 4 00 1 402m 491 SL ( A L)
02 20L 00 1 12 m 444 SL ( 09 A )
Fie d A tude 2 4m SL S West Open Championship he d

2019 to esta ish proto o ith FAA
and airport management
Figure 2 Jean Airspace & Airport details
Figure 3 South Point Casino & Hotel located at 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183
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1.2 Schedule
The official contest summary schedule is shown in Figure 4. Teams and entrants may arrive ahead of the contest
and use the airfield at their own risk. The event FAA waiver has been issued and is copied in Attachment 1. The
waiver allows use of the airspace from October 7 – November 3rd, 2023. You will need to coordinate with the
contest director prior to flying under this waiver. Failure to do so will result in cancelation of your entry into the
event.
Figure 4 WAAC 2023 Daily Schedule
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2.0 WAAC 2023 Key Personnel

Contest Official Title Name Phone
Jury President Mike Heuer / mike@mheuer.com +1 901 230-9006
International Juror 2 Pierre Varloteaux / pierre.varloteaux@gmail.com +33 6 14 49 18 38
International Juror 3 Tamás Ábrányi / t.abranyi@cafeplusco.hu +36 30 931 6717
Chief Judge Nick Buckenham / nick@nickandjenb.co.uk +44 7773 768 386
Asst. Chief Judge 1 Leif Culpin / leifculpin@gmail.com +44 7534 917740
Asst. Chief Judge 2 Jen Buckenham / nick@nickandjenb.co.uk +44 7905 893480
Judge 1 JEROME HOUDIER - FRA jerome.houdier@ff-aero.fr TBA
Asst. Judge 1 Gilles GUILLEMARD ggu@aliceadsl.fr +33 6 72 46 59 37
Judge 2 GALINA SUPRUNENKO - UKR / galkas1995@gmail.com +38 0931238080
Asst. Judge 2 Iryna Kutsenko / kiv03.03@gmail.com +38 0634009957
Judge 3 STEVE TODD - GBR / 1stevetodd@gmail.com +44 7973 521209
Asst. Judge 3 Brian GLEAVE / bgleave@gmail.com + 44 7760 342234
Judge 4 VIOLETA GEDMINATE - LIT / vgedminaite@gmail.com +37069845384
Asst. Judge 4 EugenijusRAUBICKAS/eraubickas@yahoo.com +37062530344
Judge 5 ELADI LOZANO - ESP / eladi@lozano.com.es +34 629631063
Asst. Judge 5 Guy AUGER / guy.auger31@orange.fr +33621579497
Judge 6 LASZLO LISKAY - RSA / llliszkay@gmail.com + 27 83 601 0919
Asst. Judge 6 JOHNIE SMITH / jsl@lantic.net +27 82 443 9430
Judge 7 EDWARD WAASDORP -NLD / mec.waasdorp@gmail.com TBA
Asst. Judge 7 Rene MEIJER / rfhmeijer@kpnmail.nl +31622411750
Judge 8 Peggy Riedinger peg-riedinger@live.com +1 206 783 5141
Asst. Judge 7 John Smutney TBA
Warm Up Pilot 1 Craig Gifford craig@craiggifford.com +1 952 681 0066
Warm Up Pilot 2 Martiijn Kersten TBA
Contest Management Name Phone
Contest Director Duncan Koerbel Duncan@Waac2023.com +1 720 250 8442
Air Boss Mark King mark.king@cpaviation.com +1 805 850 2755
Ground Boss Barrett Hines barretthines@verizon.net +1 805 217 3998
Scoring Director Mary Beth Rudd marybethrudd@gmail.com +1 850766 3160
Sequence Coordinator Bob Freeman 2bafree.man@gmail.com +1 303 709 6465
Table 1 Contact Information
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3.0 Hospitality
3.1 Hotels
The contest headquarters outside the airfield at Jean is the South Point Casino and Hotel. The contest hotel
is reserved for 11 nights as part of the entry fee.
• Check in on Tuesday, October 24, 2023

• Check out on Saturday November 4, 2023
• Wi-Fi is free as part of the hotel room rate.
• Incidentals will be covered by each entrant’s personal credit card recorded at registration
Any requirement for reservations outside of the dates noted above need to be arranged by private
arrangements at the lodging of your choice. Las Vegas is big, but is very busy in October. You are
encouraged to make your accommodation arrangements sooner than later. Please be advised that the
contest has no special rates for dates before or after the contest. You are encouraged to use typical Internet
based reservation websites.
Figure 5 South Point Casino and Hotel - WAAC 2023 Headquarters
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A familiarization map from the Las Vegas International Airport to the hotel are noted below.
Figure 6 Las Vegas Airport to the South Point at 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183
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Figure 7 Las Vegas Map from South Point Casino to Airfield
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3.2 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

The headquarters hotel provides eleven on property eating and dining options. Each paid entrant will receive a $375 on
site gift card. This is to accommodate breakfast and dinner during the contest with the exception of dinner in Friday
October 30, 2023 and the closing ceremony banquet on Friday November 3. We will host a dinner on the first Friday
evening, the EOT will organize the evening meal at the Pioneer Saloon established in 1913. This will give visiting
contestants a chance to experience an Old West Saloon.
Figure 8 Eleven on Property Dining Options
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Figure 9 Pioneer Saloon – Jean, Nevada
The Closing Ceremony, Awards, Silent Auction will be organized at a venue to be determined on the Las Vegas Strip.
Figure 10 Las Vegas Strip
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3.3 Meals - Lunch

Lunch will be provided at the airfield each day. We will arrange for ‘ o un hes’ to be delivered
to allow for timely distribution of lunch at the ramp and if necessary, at the judges’ line. The
contestants will use their rubber wrist band to identify themselves as a paid entrant and their
meal will be free of charge.
3.4 Snacks Jean Airport Snacks and Beverages – Entrants & Contest Officials
The WAAC 2023 team shall maintain a ready supply of refreshments to in the hospitality tents and
judges’ line as appropriate to the contest weather. This will include a range of cold drinks and
water plus a range of light snacks.
Each contestant, official, and judge member will receive their own personalize 18 oz. / 0.5ml water
bottle upon arrival. Water will be replenished into portable 5 gallon/20-liter water coolers at the
ramp and at the judge’s ine Your ater ott e is our ke to h dration Please bring it with you
each day to minimize the use of plastic bottles and reduce rubbish. We will provide Gatorade to
mix with the water. Please consider organizing your own favorite powder to mix with water at the
event. Each morning the WAAC 2023 team will replenish the coolers and snack bins in each
hospitality tent. 5-gallon water bottles will be purchased and stored in the CD tent.
Figure 11 Water Statons & Contest Water Bottles
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3.5 Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will be held on the Jean Airfield at 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2023. See Section
5.3 of the CIVA Guide to Aerobatic Championship Organization
Closing Ceremony
The closing Ceremony and award banquet will be in the Las Vegas strip at a location TBD. See Section 5.4 of
the CIVA Guide to Aerobatic Championship Organization
Silent Auction & Awards and Trophies TBA
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4.0 Logistics – Transportation, Communications, and Internet

4.1 Transportation of Officials – Inbound and Outbound
The WAAC 2023 is obligated by the organizing agreement to arrange for transportation of contest FAI officials
from the arrival airport to the contest HQ and back to the airport. Please keep the contest director updated
about your travel plans and we will coordinate for you to be collected at the airport and or reimburse you for
a taxi or uber to the contest hotel.
4.2 Transportation of Officials – To and From the Contest Hotel and Contest Airfield
We provide daily transportation for FAI Officials between hotel and contest sight as required. Two each,
fifteen passenger vans will be driven by WAAC volunteers from the South Point Casino & Buses shall leave for
Jean Airport ~8:15 AM. More details will be provided at check in.
We will have numerous volunteers at the contest and will assist in other transportation to and from the
airfield as required.
At the end of the flying day, the busses will transport the FAI Officials from Jean Airport back to the hotel.
4.3 Transportation of Judges out to Judges Line

Judges will be transported from the ramp to the East, West, or South Judging stations by the 15 passenger vans.
Transportation volunteers. Figure 12 and 13 depict the general box arrangement and the judging locations.
Routes to each location are shown in Figure 13. Travel is over desert terrain and may be bumpy. Access to the
East and South judges’ line will require some walking. All people are encouraged to bring appropriate foot
ware for unimproved surfaces.
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Figure 12 Isometric View of Aerobatic Box Looking North
Figure 13 Routes to Judging Stations Proven at 2019 IAC West Open Championship
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4.4 Airfield Ground and Air Radio Management

The WAAC 2023 will provide appropriate a daily communications radios as well as a higher power base station for use
by the chief judge.
Item Task Radio

1 Organize and charge each night all FM hand
held ground communication walkie talkies. Each Night
Charging station will be kept at the CD tent.
2 Assign ground communication walkie talkies
Daily – Each Judge
daily as follows: 1) MD 2) CD) 3) CIVA Chief
Change
4) Air Boss 5) Starter 6) Chief Judge &) Etc.
3 Organize and charge each night six VHF
handheld air-air / air to ground radios. Each Night
Charging station will be kept at the CD tent.
4 Assign VHF radios daily as follows: 1) MD 2)
CD 3) Chief Judge 4)Air Boss 5) Starter 6) Etc.
Change
5 VHF Comm 36-Watt Base Station Radio. This
Radio runs off of 12V battery back and must
be moved with its antenna to the appropriate
judge’s line location.
This radio is the Air oss’ radio to
Change
communicate on CTAF with any transient
aircraft traffic. It is more powerful than a
handheld VHF (ref 3&4) which are used by
the Air Boss to communicate with the pilots
on box frequency.
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5.0 Aerobatic Box

The aerobatic box location and layout shall be the same as the box successfully used at the 2019 IAC West Open
Championship. Box markers will be provided by IAC Chapter 12 for the corners and T’s Ne CIVA 2M x 11M will be
required for the center, center axis and wind arrow.
Figure 14 Lat - Long Coordinates for Aerobatic Box for FAA Waiver
Note that there is paved road access to the west boundary of the center box for excellent viewing for more interested
spectators and contestants.
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Figure 15 Route to Center Box Viewing
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Figure 16 Example of Pilot Information Board – PIB
A volunteer plan will be developed and kept on the weather Management PIB clipboard that will also reside in the CD Tent
Clipboard station.
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6.0 Ramp Layouts

A CD, Utility, and four Hospitality Tents will be provided during the contest for pilots, team
members, officials and volunteers. Aircraft will be tied down using the Jean arresting cable downs
in place. Tie down straps will be available as required.
Figure 17 Jean Ramp
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4 Indi i dua 20 20
tents room for 24
peop e per tent
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Figure 18 Jean Airport Ramp – Closer In
6.1 Maintenance Tent - Utility Tent

The utility tent is 20 x 40 and will be used for general briefings, lunch, and aircraft maintenance as
required. This tent is also on reserve for judges gatherings as required.
6.2 Hospitality Tents

Four 20’ 20’ for hospita it tents will be made avaible to for the contestants and team members to
enjoy the contest. Each tent will be configured with a couch, coffee table, lounge chairs, working desk
with folding chairs. In addition, there will be power strips / charging stations in each tent, coolers for
beverages and snacks, and trash receptacles. Tents will be serviced daily.
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enerator for o er Strips
Camp Chairs 9 per side Ta e Co ee ta e
T o Coo ers One ith e erages The Other ith Sna ks
T o Co ee er Tent ith 0 0 24 1
T o ound Communit Ta es per Tent
T o 24 0 Desks o er Strips for Chargers Computers
10 S a e amp Dan e o
Figure 19 Pilot & Team Hospitality Conceptual Floorplan
6.3 CD Tent
One tent will be dedi ated to the CD’s station This i e she tered on four sides Work spa es as i ustrates
will be provided. There will be a central conference table for meetings. The clipboard and radio charging station
will be located in the CD tent as illustrated. A welcoming, carpeted outdoor veranda will be provide for all team
members and their guests
The Contest Dire tor’s station be located on one portion of the hospitality tents located on the ramp. The CD RV
will be parked conveniently close to the selected hospitality tent. The CD station is the contest head quarter.
There shall be adequate power tables and work space with appropriate shelter provide by a three-sided tent. All
CIVA officials are welcome at the CD station. It is expected that the MD, CD, Chief Judge and CIVA president will
have permanent positions assigned in the CD station.
Portable Sound System for contest announcements etc. will be avaible at the CD tent and for use in the Utility
Tent as required for briefings.
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Figure 20 CD Tent with Veranda Conceptual Floorplan
Figure 21 Central Clipboard & Radio Management Station Located in CD Tent
6.4 Generators & Lighting

The event will be conducted in daylight hours. Hence, there is no demand for night time illumination other than for
security and possible post contest hour’s maintenance activities on an aircraft. Portable utility lights will be
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provided for the utility tent and the CD tent. Small generators will be located between a pair of tents. The 50’
power cord will run from the generator to the tent. Inside the tent there will e a 2 ’ po er ord The po er ord
will be connected to a six out let power strip.
6.5 RV
The WAAC 2023 will have one RV available for use by contest officials. Access will be limited to the EOT and FAI
officials. The RV will provide private space for conversations, protection form the elements in case of in climate
weather, storage for valuable items. The RV can be used for private discussions, jury protests, and video reviews
after flying.
6.6 Judges Stations

The judges’ stations will be provided for per CIVA northern hemisphere requirements on the east, west, and south
side of the aerobatic box. All three locations were used during the 2019 IAC West open Championship. The east
location enjoys a nicely elevated view of the airfield. All locations were satisfactory.
ed route to est markers and est judges ine

urp e route to east markers and east judges ine
C an route to enter markers and south judges ine
Do ed ine indi ate pa ed or desert road
Dashed ine indi ate unimpro ed terrain
Figure 22 Transport Routes to Judges Stations
The judge’s stations i e organized as depi ted in the CIVA guidan e i ustration The 202 WAAC i host eight
(8) judges. The Chief Judge, their assistant and support personnel will provide two portable shade canopies.
At the Chief Judge Station
• One sturdy table sized for three people sitting side by side.
• Chairs for peop e (CJ t o Assistant CJ’s Video operator and unner) ith at east t o ‘recliners.’
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• A omprehensi e o of ‘Offi e Supp ies’ - stapler, paperclips, rubber bands adhesive tape, Post It Notes,
sufficient clip boards, box files and ballpoint pens for the appointed number of judges.
• Thought must be given to handling the paperwork, its storage, collection (runner) and distribution, bearing in
mind the possibility of windy conditions.
• Two quality reclining sun lounger type chairs and one semi upright adjustable chair on the basis of three persons
in each judging team
• Coolers for cold drinks etc.
The ground will be suitable addressed prior to the contest for comfortable judging chairs. A ‘pad’ of earth i
also be prepared to accommodate a tripod for the contest videographer at each judge station.
210 M
225 M
Figure 23 Judges Station
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Figure 24 Judge’s Line (South) During 2019 IAC West Open Championship
One shade canopy shown. Two will provided along with tables, coolers, radios and equipment. Eight 3 person line
judge teams will be provided
6.7 Crash and Rescue & Law Enforcement

• Crash and rescue service will be performed by the onsite Jean Clark County Station 87. Point of contact is
Mr. Scott Straily -A Platoon leader of Battalion 4.
• Nevada Highway Patrol point of contact is Sergeant Dan Marek Southern Command Nevada Highway Patrol
dmarek@dps.state.nv.us 775-527-0184
• Local Police is Sergeant Dana Pickerel D7940P@lvmpd.com 702-278-0821
There i a so e ontest ‘ o Tru k’ parked on the ramp ith the IAC Chapter 12 rash kit
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Figure 25 Crash and Rescue – Jean Airport Fire Station
6.8 Ramp Access and Crowd Control

The ramp, defined as asphalt, will be accessible only to people with silicone wrist bands as outline below.
Figure 26 Silicone Wrist Band
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Signs will be hung on the ramp fences, public building and sidewalks to indicate the event is open to
public viewing but ramp access is private.
Figure 27 Ramp Access Sign Mock Up
Figure 28 Ramp Access Signage
6.9 Ramp Internet

A WIFI network will be created to provide WIFI Internet coverage of the ramp for team members, contest officials,
scoring, sponsors, and volunteers. The network will be set up no later than Saturday, October 21 and taken down
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at the event closing. It will be password protected and not available for public use. WAAC 2023 will get the
internet feed from the existing WIFI available at the public building. One printer, scanner and copier will be
provided at The CD station for contest work. A second printer will be stationed in one of the hospitably tents that
is useable for all contestants.
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7.0 Aircraft Management – Ground Operations

This section deals with the ground management of the aircraft during the official contest schedule at the airport.
7.1 Contest Fuel

Fuel will be self-serve at the Jean Fuel pumps outside of contest hours & contest flights. After each of the four
contest flights, the pilot will be given fuel at the fuel pump using the WAAC 2023 Credit Card managed by the daily
aircraft fuel wrangler. The fuel wrangler will be identified by their lime green shirt. The wrangler will have a
clipboard of all approved pilots and aircraft.
The pilots will start their first contest flight at the fuel level that is self-managed. Fuel will be added after flight’s
one, two, and three at the direction of the pilot. After the pi ot’s fourth flight, they will be given the average per
flight gallon for the contest free of charge. Additional fuel required for topping off for flights home or other
purposes will then e pumped on the pi ot’s redit ard Of fuel from the contest.
Fuel and oil for official practice periods and return transits must be paid for by the competitors
Figure 29 Jean Airport Self-Serve 100LL Fuel Pump – Fuel Wranglers During Event
The fue rang er i ha e a ip oard to re ord the pi ot’s name, aircraft registration, date, flight and fuel. After the
fourth flight, each contestant will be credited the average fuel used for all competitors for the refueling for departure.
Fuel amounts after the average credit will be responsibility of the contestant.
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Pilot Name Acft Registration Flight No. Date Gallons Fee
Luke Penner C12345 1 10/25/2023 12.2 57.25
Matt Dunfee N330MD 1 10/25/2023 13 62.55
Pilot ∑165
Warm Up Pilot 1
Warm Up Pilot 1
Table 2 Fuel Wrangler Clipboard
7.2 Contest Oil - Managed by Fuel Wranglers

240 quarts of Aeroshell 100W+ will be donated by Shell Aerospace Lubricants. Oils will be available
from the fuel wranglers after every flight. Oil will be stored in the contest RV. Oil usage will not be
recorded.
7.3 Maintenance Tent

In concert with the reserved space for maintenance in the contest 20 x 40 utility tent, the WAAC
2023 EOT will have tools and equipment on sight to support basic aircraft maintenance and repair.
We will be able to order spare parts from our sponsor Aircraft Spruce for next day delivery.
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8.0 Aircraft Management – Flight Operations
Figure 30 Jean Airport Overview
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24 O to er 202 WAAC 202 Informa on a kage i ot rie ng V1
Figure 31 Local Box Geometry
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Figure 32 Pilot Briefing Excerpt – Traffic for South Flow

Figure 33 Pilot Briefing Excerpt – Traffic for North Flow

8.1 Flight Operations Coordination – Parachute Activity
Figure 34 Sky Dive Landing Zone on Jean Airport
8.2 Flight Operations Coordination - Glider Club

Jean airport is host to a glider club located on the east side of the airfield. The glider club is mostly active during the
weekends. They do not soar over the aerobatic box. They primarily use the east runway. Their activity therefore is
similar to any other general aviation activity that will be managed from the Chief Judges and Air Boss Station during
the e ent using Jean’s CTAF The g ider u takes off ith g iders in to and returns ith the g iders off to The
gliders of course return after their own flights off tow.
Glider operations typically occur off field in the desert. The major activity is the daily outbound launch and return.
The Air Boss will be in contact with glider tow planes as required to advise when the box ix hot. When the box is hot
landings are anticipated to be allowed as the runway and traffic to the runway will not interfere with active box
operations

Figure 35 Jean Glider Club – East Side of Airfield and Runway 20L - 02R

9.0 Pilot Services

9.1 Foreign Pilots License – See website www.waac2023.com.
9.2 Aircraft Rental – See website www.waac2023.com.
10.0 Contest Communications

Contest communications will be managed by the WAAC CD. The CD will be in charge of all communications during the
event. The Chief Judge and Jury President shall inform the CD of what needs published and scheduled and they will push
it to the event texting system or web site.
The CD tents i ha e a set of stands or peg oards for ea h da ’s ip oards The ip oards i e printed each night
by the air boss and ground boss in concert with the volunteer coordinator. The envisioned clipboards to date are as noted
below
10.1 Daily briefings

It is necessary to ensure that all Teams receive essential information during the event: the time-schedule for the
day, flights and briefings delays or rescheduling, the order of flights and the results of flown programs, proposed
unknown figures and sequences, the time to submit proposals and for Free Unknowns the choice of the sequence
version to be flown by each pilot, and so on. For that purpose, several parallel means shall be used:
 Post boxes at the airfield (contest office) assigned to each team.
 Text via WhatsApp and e-mail messages to Chiefs of delegations or people appointed by them.
 A complete roster of all pilots, team members, officials and volunteers will be circulated before the
event.
 The times of lunch breaks/end of flying, the number of the pilot last to fly before the lunch break or end
of the flying day etc. will be displayed on the information boards and announced by all relevant/available
means of communication.
Before the beginning of competition flying, on each competition day, a briefing will be held for competitors,
officials, judges and the International Jury on organizational matters concerning the competition day, on
meteorological conditions, etc. The opening briefing will include a mandatory safety briefing. Duncan Koerbel will
be the WAAC 2023 Contest Director and provide the briefings electronically and administer the session.
10.2 Order of Flight
The sequences of flights for Programs 1-4 will be determined in the evening prior to the first day of competition
flights, concurrently with the General Briefing
The sequence of sections will follow a varying scheme as follows
For each Program (2 to 4), the initial sequence of flights within each section will be subject to a drawing of lots
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under the same procedure as in Program 1. The sequence of flights for each Program (2 to 4) may then be
adjusted by the International Jury as for Program 1 (3.2.1.3), considering the whole sequence and aircraft usage.
The CD will ensure that the first two flights of each competition day and each program, will be by Warm-Up
pilots. The Contest Director, with the concurrence of the Chief Judge, may delete the second Warm-Up flight
10.3 Wind Measurements

The Contest Director must provide the competitors, the Chief Judge, the Board of Judges and the International
Jury information on weather conditions and wind speed and direction. In addition, the Contest Director must
provide the Official Wind Direction, as determined by the International Jury, to the competitors at the beginning
of each contest day and anytime that Official Wind Direction is changed.
For International ease of reference, the following conversions are offered for the table below. 12 m/s = 26.8
MPH; 8m/s = 17.9 MPH; 6 m/s = 13.4 MPH; 3 m/s = 6.7 MPH). Wind related regulations are included in the
table for quick reference.
Figure 36 CIVA Wind Guidance and Regulations

10.4 Runners
unners to and from the judges’ ine to the CD and s ore’s station i e at the dis retion of the CD and Chief
Judge. The WAAC 2023 will use a wireless real time scoring system to send scores into the scoring tent as they
are completed. This will be done using an IPad and scoring sheet stand.
10.5 Scoring Director

Mary Beth Rudd will be the WAAC 2023 Director of Scoring. During the championship the Scoring Office will be
continuously upload results information using the approved CIVA Scoring Software to the official
http://www.civa-results.com website.
11.0 Signage
Contestants will have to find their own way from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airfield. At the airfield
we will have signs for all ramps and judging stations. The CD will make sure that each contestant receives their welcome
package and
12.0 Media & PR

The WAAC 2023 CD i e in harge of a ‘ ommuni ations’ e terna and interna The CD will work closely with
selected volunteers for daily announcements.
13.0 Security
The CD has been in touch with local law enforcement officials (See Section 6.7) to make sure they are aware of the
event. The airport is surrounded by fences per FAA guidelines as it is a public facility. An RV will be on the ramp at
all times and occupied overnight. Arrangements are being evaluated for an additional security presence during the
hours of darkness.
14.0 Video
The video operator records every flight from initial entry into the performance zone to the final wing
rocks with a stabilized, well exposed and correctly focused image. The CJ will advise the video operator
whether recording of Warm-Up flights is required in addition to all of the competition flights.
See section 13.17 of the CIVA Guide to Aerobatic Championship Organization for more details on the
requirements
15.0 Medical & Anti-Doping

Pilots will be obligated to participate in an anti-doping testing that is re uested The ontest i ha e to D’s in
attendance during the event to help assist with any other medical related issues. Per section 6.7 there is a
paramedic unit on the field.
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Las Vegas Weather

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Appendix B – FAA Waiver

The FAA waiver has been secured. It is reproduced below for familiarity. The waiver is active October 7- November 4. Pilots
must sign the waiver in person or electronically before they use the airspace starting October 7. Contact the CD at 720-250-
8442 or duncan@waac2023.com to get this done ahead of your arrival. Failure to sign before you fly will result in
disqualification from the contest and the entry fee will not be refunded.
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REGULATIONS
C.1 Rules The 15th FAI WORLD ADVANCED AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIP will be organized in accordance with FAI Sporting
Code – General Section of FAI Sporting Code – Section 6, Part 1 of Flight Rules published by the Civil Aviation Authorities of
Poland o Local Regulations
C.2 Judges. The event plans on a chief judge, eight line judges, and no boundary judging due to the desert terrain. ( FAI
Sporting Code – Section 6, Part 1 Chapter 4, para 4.2.1.3.) 3.
C.3 Language The official language of the 15 th FAI WORLD ADVANCED AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIP is English. The language
of all communications and briefings is English.
C.4. Participation - Competitors
C.4.1 Participants All FAI member NACs may be represented at the WAAC 2023 by the team and/or an individual
competitor/observer.
C.4.1.2 Entries Entries will be accepted from National Aero Clubs only (according to FAI Sporting Code, Section 6 Part
1)
C.4.1.3 Other Other non-NAC entries will be accepted according to FAI Sporting Code, Section 6 Part 1.
C.4.1.4 Requirements Each competitor must hold:

 Va id i ot Li ense ith an aero ati e tension a ording to ompetitor’s nationa egis ation or a valid FAI
Sporting License
 Valid medical certificate o
 Valid personal insurance policy.
C.5. Participation - Aircraft.
C.5.1 All participating aircraft must satisfy the performance criteria essential for competition flights in the
advanced aerobatic category and show appropriate document to demonstrate current
 Certificate of Airworthiness
 Annual or Condition Inspection
 Operating Limitations
 Parachute Log showing current pack (180 days)
 Weight & Balance
 VHF radio channel separation of 8. 33 or 25kHz.
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Entry Form – Draft; CD will work with All Pilots to Complete as Required
CONTEST: WAAC 2023, Jean [0L7], Nevada Date:24 Oct-3 Nov 2023
PILOT: Name: On file in master contest CVS sheet
Address: On file
Street City State/Zip
Country: On file U.S. Citizen: Yes No
E-mail Address: On file Cell Phone: On fil
FAI Sporting License: On file
License Type: On file License Number: On file
Emergency Contact: On file

Name Phone number(s)
OWNER: Name: On file in master contest CVS sheet Phone Number:
Address:
Street City State/Zip
AIRCRAFT: Make/Model: On file in master contest CVS sheet “N” Num er On file
Type of Airworthiness: Experimental Acrobatic
Engine Make/Model/Horsepower:
Insurance Information: On file

Company Type Amount
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The undersigned owner and pilot hereby for entry in the aforementioned contest and, if permitted to participate in said
contest, agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. That all statements on this application are true;
2. That the owner, pilot and aforementioned aircraft currently comply and will continue to comply throughout this contest with all
applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and WAAC 2023 Contest Waiver;
3. That participation in this contest is not authorized until acceptance is evidenced below by the contest director;
4. That all requirements of the various contest committees will be immediately complied with upon request, including technical
inspections and attendance at all pilot briefings;
5. That the undersigned assign and transfer any and all rights to photograph, tape, film, or in any way reproduce the participation of
owner, pilot and/or aircraft in this contest to the WAAC 2023, its agents, successors, or assigns;
6. That the undersigned, for themselves, their heirs, administrators, and executors, hereby accept full and complete responsibility for
and agree to release, indemnify, and hold the WAAC2023, contest officials and sponsors, airport owners and operators and any agents
thereof harmless from any and all damages or liability whether caused by or incurred by the undersigned as a result of their negligence,
acts or omissions during participation in this contest;
7. That the contest director, with concurrence from FAI Jury may at any time and for any reason terminate participation of the owner,
pilot, or aircraft in this contest, and neither the CD nor the FAI shall incur any liability or further duty to the undersigned as a result
thereof.
8. The WAAC2033.COM Organizer as well as its chapters, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors and servants (all hereinafter
referred to as “WAAC202 ”) are in o ed in varying degrees with the presentation of this contest. The WAAC2023, HOWEVER, HAS
A SOL T LY NO CONT OL NO S ONSI ILITY FO ANY FLI T O FLI T LAT D ACTIVITY S LTIN F O ANY INDIVID AL’S
ATTENDANCE AT OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY PHASE OF SAID CONTEST. ALL FLIGHT OR FLIGHT RELATED ACTIVITY IS REGULATED BY
THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION and/or FIELD PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT IN NO WAY
LIMITED TO APPROACH, LANDING, TAXIING, PARKING, TAKE-OFF, DEPARTURE, AND PARTICIPATION IN SAID CONTEST. ALL PILOTS
OPERATE THEIR AIRCRAFT AS PILOT IN COMMAND, AT THEIR OWN RISK AND EACH SUCH PILOT AS A CONDITION AND IN
CONSIDERATION OF HIS OR HER ENGAGING IN SAID FLIGHT OR FLIGHT RELATED ACTIVITY THIS CONTEST, FOR HIMSELF, HIS HEIRS
AND ADMINISTRATORS, RELEASE AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE IAC HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL EXPENSES,
DAMAGES, CAUSE OF ACTION, LOSSES, AND LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, WHETHER TO SAID PILOT OR TO ANY PASSENGERS OR OTHER
THIRD PARTIES.
9. The permitting of participation by contestant (owner and/or pilot) in no way shall be an approval or certification of the structural or
mechanical ability of any aircraft or the competency of any pilot to perform the maneuvers necessary to participate in said contest.
i ot’s Signature Date
O ner’s Signature Date
ACCEPTED FOR PARTICIPATION:
Contest Dire tor’s Signature Date

AIRCRAFT AND PILOT PAPERWORK To Be Complete at Contest Site
□ FAI Sporting License □ i ot Certifi ate

□ edi a Certifi ation □ Air raft egistration
□ roof of Insuran e □ Certifi ate of Air orthiness
□ Annua or Condition Inspe tion □ Operating Limitations
□ ara hute Log sho ing urrent pa k (1 0 da s) □ Weight a an e
MECHANICAL CONDITION (Inspect all items and mark as inspected – Note any concerns below)
□ Cockpit area (loose objects, seat belts, shoulder harness, canopy security, windscreen, etc.)
□ Ai erons (freedom of mo ement e essi e p a ondition of hinges et )
□ F ing and Landing wires / struts – if applicable (tension, condition, corrosion)
□ Condition of ing fa ri meta or omposite surfa es ( rink es popped ri ets oose tapes et )
□ rope er and spinner ( ondition se urit )
□ Co (se urit )
□ nsafe lose or chafed wires or hoses (other hazards as can be observed through cowl openings)
□ Fue eaks
□ Oi eaks
□ haust ( ra ks se urit )
□ Landing gear ( ondition)
□ rakes ( ondition f uid eaks)
□ Tires (inf ation e essi e ear)
□ Whee pants – if installed (security)
□ Condition of fuse age fa ri meta or omposite surfa es
□ Loose or foreign o je ts in fuse age tai
□ Tai atta h fittings
□ Tai ires or struts (if app i a e)
□ e ator and rudder (freedom of mo ement)
□ e ator trim ( ondition e essi e p a )
□ Tai hee ( ondition inf ation springs se urit )
Concerns: ___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2023 WORLD ADVANCED AEROBATIC

WAAC 2023 V1 Page i

9.0 Pilot Services ......................................................................................................................................... A-1

Las Vegas Weather................................................................................................................................ A-1

Figure 1 Jean Airport, 0L7 .........................................................................................................................................................1-1

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Figure 19 Pilot & Team Hospitality Conceptual Floorplan ........................................................................................................6-3

Table 1 Contact Information ....................................................................................................................................................2-1

List of References - TBA

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Figure 1 Jean Airport, 0L7

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un a s Aero a o F oor Cei ing

Fie d A tude 2 4m SL S West Open Championship he d

Figure 2 Jean Airspace & Airport details

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Figure 4 WAAC 2023 Daily Schedule

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2.0 WAAC 2023 Key Personnel

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• Check in on Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Figure 5 South Point Casino and Hotel - WAAC 2023 Headquarters

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Figure 7 Las Vegas Map from South Point Casino to Airfield

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3.2 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

Figure 8 Eleven on Property Dining Options

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Figure 9 Pioneer Saloon – Jean, Nevada

Figure 10 Las Vegas Strip

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3.3 Meals - Lunch

Figure 11 Water Statons & Contest Water Bottles

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Silent Auction & Awards and Trophies TBA

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4.0 Logistics – Transportation, Communications, and Internet

4.3 Transportation of Judges out to Judges Line

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Figure 12 Isometric View of Aerobatic Box Looking North

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4.4 Airfield Ground and Air Radio Management

Item Task Radio

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5.0 Aerobatic Box

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Figure 15 Route to Center Box Viewing

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Figure 16 Example of Pilot Information Board – PIB

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6.0 Ramp Layouts

Figure 17 Jean Ramp

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CD Opera ons Tent

Figure 18 Jean Airport Ramp – Closer In

6.1 Maintenance Tent - Utility Tent

6.2 Hospitality Tents

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enerator for o er Strips

Camp Chairs 9 per side Ta e Co ee ta e

T o Coo ers One ith e erages The Other ith Sna ks