“Joachim P. Kuettner Prize and Trophy”

Abstract

OSTIV-AWARD

“Joachim P. Kuettner  Prize and Trophy”

for a

2500 km free straight distance soaring flight

Since it is considered possible to achieve the 2500 km free straight distance in soaring flight with high performance sailplanes by using only meteorological power sources such as waves, cloud streets, slope winds etc. combined with meteorological navigation and flight techniques, OSTIV continues to comply with the wish of the late Dr. Joachim Kuettner to set up a prize and trophy for the first flight over the 2500 km free straight distance.

1.       Purpose of the prize and trophy

-          to advance the art and science of soaring,

-          to encourage the systematic utilization of atmospheric wave motions and all other atmospheric power sources for long distance flights,

-          to further the development of advanced flight techniques for high altitude cross country soaring,

-          to enhance our knowledge about the high altitude air flow over complex terrain.

2.       Subject of the prize and trophy

The prize and trophy will be awarded to the sailplane pilot(s) who first accomplish(es) a straight-line distance flight over 2500 km or more.  FAI rules shall apply to the definition and proof of the distance achieved. 

3.       Prize and trophy

The prize consists of a monetary award of USD  10,000

The trophy consists of a styled sculpture with engraved name(s) and flight data.

4.       Conditions

4.1    Participation

The prize and trophy are open to pilots of all nations.

4.2    Documentation

The documentation shall fulfill the regulations of the FAI-Sporting Code.

The pilot must submit the .igc file.  In addition, a detailed flight report must be enclosed, suitable for publication in OSTIV’s Journal “Technical Soaring” (journals.sfu.ca/ts/).

4.3    Commencement

The flights for the awards can be started immediately.

4.4    Award and presentation

The prize and trophy will be awarded by the OSTIV Board in the name of the late Honorary Member Dr. Joachim Kuettner.  They will be presented at an OSTIV Congress or on occasion of a suitable main event.

Delft, 25 May 2011                                                                  

Prof. Emeritus Ir. L. M. M. Boermans

OSTIV President