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53e. Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2009

 

Geneve, SUI

September 4-12, 2009


Timetable (Last update 05.09.2009, 13:20 loc)


All official times will be reconfirmed during the General Briefing as well as during the following briefings prior to the launch of the race.
After take-off, official news including times/locations will be posted on the "official notice-board" close to the office of the Event Director but also copied here. Each news will be published on the web first.

Date / Day Times (local) Activity Where
Friday, 04.09.2009 1000 - 1400 Check-In Ramada Encore La Praille
  1500 - 1700 General Briefing + Drawing of Launch Sequence Ramada Encore La Praille
  1845 Bus leaves for reception Ramada Encore La Praille
  1900 Official Reception Palais Eynard, City Hall
Saturday, 05.09.2009 1000 Briefing Launchfield, Vessy
  1000 - 1300 Prepare ballst / equipment Launchfield / Vessy
  1300 - 1400 Hydrogen Truck handling Launchfield, Vessy
  1430 Briefing: Meteo / ATC Launchfield, Vessy
  1500 Inflation: Begin Launchfield, Vessy
  2000 Inflation: End Launchfield, Vessy
  2100 Briefing: Meteo / ATC Launchfield, Vessy
  2200 - 2300 Launch Launchfield, Vessy
Saturday, 12.09.2009 1000 Event Debriefing Ramada Encore La Praille
  1200 Closing & Awards Ceremony Ramada Encore La Praille

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The Coupe @ FAI

The Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, is the most prestigious event in aviation and the ultimate challenge for the balloon pilots and their equipment. The goal is simple: to fly the furthest distance from the launch site.

Gordon Bennett 2009

Link to official site of the Coupe held in the Swiss city of Geneva.