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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 £10,000 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:
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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
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 5
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
Giant Pig with Wings
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
Mermaid
A craft designed and built by the
2nd Goring Scout Group
Steven Pieralisi
K
Colourful bird with feathers
2.12pm
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Thomas Hyland & Terry Munson
K
Ocean Boat & Rowers
2.15pm
Barry Lowndes
K
2.09pm
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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
2.27pm
22
Phil Duckett
K
Bertie Bassett
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
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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
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Dan Marsland
K
WeirdFish Fashion as part of
the Weird & Wonderful Tour
2.24pm
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Liam Smith
K
WeirdFish Fashion as part of
the Weird & Wonderful Tour
2.27pm
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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
14
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
18
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
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3.02pm
23
3.05pm
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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!
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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
13.15pm to 15.10pm
15.10pm to 16.20pm
16.20pm to 18.00pm
Lizzie Haynes – singer
Birdman Flights
Free Movie on the Beach – Winnie the Pooh
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!
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