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• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

facemediagroup.co.uk

South East CoastAmbulance Service

The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcome to the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event.

MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

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11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2

nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2

The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

Flying Times

About The Worthing Birdman

Stay around after flying for a full programme of entertainment

Freestyle Jetski Displays and on Saturday watch

Shark Tale on the Beach starting at 1.40pm

Get involved - upload your photos!Scan the code to take you to the Worthing Birdman facebook page

Worthing InternationalBirdman 2011

Page 2: Worthing Birdman - 2011 Booklet

• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

facemediagroup.co.uk

South East CoastAmbulance Service

The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcometo the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event. MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

)CBT( yrtnE tfarC yalpsiD nacluV skoorB lliB 3 ma94:11

11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2 The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

Flying Times

AboutThe Worthing Birdman

Stay around after flying for a full programme of entertainment

Freestyle Jetski Displays and on Saturday watch

Shark Tale on the Beach starting at 1.40pm

Get involved - upload your photos!Scan the code to take you to the Worthing Birdman facebook page

Worthing InternationalBirdman 2011

Page 3: Worthing Birdman - 2011 Booklet

• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

facemediagroup.co.uk

South East CoastAmbulance Service

The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcometo the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event. MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

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11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2 The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

Flying Times

AboutThe Worthing Birdman

Stay around after flying for a full programme of entertainment

Freestyle Jetski Displays and on Saturday watch

Shark Tale on the Beach starting at 1.40pm

Get involved - upload your photos!Scan the code to take you to the Worthing Birdman facebook page

Worthing InternationalBirdman 2011

Page 4: Worthing Birdman - 2011 Booklet

• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

facemediagroup.co.uk

South East CoastAmbulance Service

The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcometo the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event. MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

)CBT( yrtnE tfarC yalpsiD nacluV skoorB lliB 3 ma94:11

11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2 The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

Flying Times

AboutThe Worthing Birdman

Stay around after flying for a full programme of entertainment

Freestyle Jetski Displays and on Saturday watch

Shark Tale on the Beach starting at 1.40pm

Get involved - upload your photos!Scan the code to take you to the Worthing Birdman facebook page

Worthing InternationalBirdman 2011

Page 5: Worthing Birdman - 2011 Booklet

• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

facemediagroup.co.uk

South East CoastAmbulance Service

The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcometo the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event. MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

)CBT( yrtnE tfarC yalpsiD nacluV skoorB lliB 3 ma94:11

11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2 The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

Flying Times

AboutThe Worthing Birdman

Stay around after flying for a full programme of entertainment

Freestyle Jetski Displays and on Saturday watch

Shark Tale on the Beach starting at 1.40pm

Get involved - upload your photos!Scan the code to take you to the Worthing Birdman facebook page

Worthing InternationalBirdman 2011

Page 6: Worthing Birdman - 2011 Booklet

• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

facemediagroup.co.uk

South East CoastAmbulance Service

The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcome to the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event.

MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

) CBT( yrt nE tf ar C yal psi D nacl uV skoor B lli B 3 ma94: 11

11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2

nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2

The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

Flying Times

About The Worthing Birdman

Stay around after flying for a full programme of entertainment

Freestyle Jetski Displays and on Saturday watch

Shark Tale on the Beach starting at 1.40pm

Get involved - upload your photos!Scan the code to take you to the Worthing Birdman facebook page

Worthing InternationalBirdman 2011

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• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

facemediagroup.co.uk

South East CoastAmbulance Service

The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcome to the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event.

MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

) CBT( yrt nE tf ar C yal psi D nacl uV skoor B lli B 3 ma94: 11

11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2

nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2

The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

Flying Times

About The Worthing Birdman

Stay around after flying for a full programme of entertainment

Freestyle Jetski Displays and on Saturday watch

Shark Tale on the Beach starting at 1.40pm

Get involved - upload your photos!Scan the code to take you to the Worthing Birdman facebook page

Worthing InternationalBirdman 2011

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• 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 on Saturday; also the area to the West of the Lido is not as packed and does have a screen so you won’t miss out on any of the action.• 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 will get wet.• St Johns Ambulance are on site for any spectator First Aid needs. • 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.

Derek Trotman & his platform management team

Anne Cranham & the competitor management team

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The Lido

Simon Osborne& Dave Hunt

And not forgetting this year’s intrepid Aviators!

Welcome to the 4th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and 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.

Chris Spratt, chairman of Worthing Town Centre Initiative (WTCI) organisers of Worthing Birdman event, says: “Since we successfully attracted the International Birdman competition to Worthing it has not only given a great deal of pleasure to residents and visitors it has also given Worthing so much positive publicity both nationally and internationally. I was amazed when Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager, informed me that the BBC were featuring Worthing International Birdman on television in China and with competitors coming from as far afield as Serbia, New Zealand and Hong Kong to compete “International” is definitely the right word to use for this fun filled event”

Worthing Borough Council leader, Paul Yallop, adds: “This fantastic event is really popular with families not only from Worthing but from afar as well. The council is pleased to support this event to put Worthing on the map”

Sharon Clarke, Town Centre Manager for Worthing, says: “The whole Birdman team feel privileged to be able to bring such a fantastic event to Worthing and every year it is getting bigger and better. The event is free to spectators but costs just over £60,000 to run annually; without the support of Worthing council and other sponsors and supporters it would not be possible to deliver such a great event for Worthing”

So sit back and get ready for Take Off ………

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 platform is West Facing and is made out of scaffolding; the width of the platform is approximately 12ft (3.7m) and the height above the pier decking is around 15ft (4.6m) and the average height above sea level during flying will be approximately 35ft (10.67m). Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span may not exceed 30ft (9.1m).

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 and in 2008 the event moved again this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2011 event is the fourth one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

There are 4 classes for entrants to choose from:Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craftCondor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan no larger than 30ft (9.1m)Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charityVulcan Display class, Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft, wingspan up to 40ft (12.2m)

The competitors in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are experienced flyers who will often achieve distances over 80m (262.5ft), the record distance, to date, is 99.86m set by Steve Elkins in 2009. Only Aviators in the Leonardo Da Vinci and Condor classes are eligible for the Jackpot prize of £10,000 for a flight exceeding 100m (328.1ft); these Classes will launch on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. The placings will be determined by a points system.The Vulcan Competitors will fly on Saturday 13th August only and as this year it is a Display Class there will be no prize money although a trophy will be awarded for the longest flight. The Kingfishers, or fun flyers, will be flying on Sunday 14th August only and are judged on their Costumes, Craft, performance on the platform and the crowd reaction. If there is a tie then the distance flown will be used to determine the winner.

At the start of each day a benchmark competitor leaps off the ramp using only momentum to gain distance. This will set the distance which will establish whether competitors have “flown” or not. Competitors exceeding the benchmark distance will be awarded with their birdman wings. The trophies and prize money will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony held at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday 14th August on the stage by the large screen located to the east of the Beach Office. Birdman Wings will also be awarded at this ceremony.

Worthing Borough Council

We would like to recognise and thank Worthing Borough Council for

their continued support for Birdman. While the financial support is

much appreciated, and needed, it is the time and expertise from

Council staff, and members, that really helps the Birdman fly. The

Beach Office, Health and Safety, Cleansing, Technical Services,

Design and Communications teams all work tirelessly to ensure the

Birdman soars.

Worthing HomesWorthing Homes provides homes for 8,500 residents in the Sussex

coastal area. We also provide telecare services to another 1,500

homes through RedAssure where we give customers reassurance

and support in their own homes. We believe in promoting initiatives

that bring people together, inspire neighbourhoods and strengthen

communities, and that is why we have sponsored the Worthing

Birdman 2011.

The Worthing International Birdman is a team effort and without the tireless efforts of the people

working on the event and the financial support from our sponsors it would not be possible for the

Worthing Town Centre Initiative to deliver this fabulous event.

MeasuredHow is the Event

With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances

flown are measured quickly - and with big prize money and prestige at stake - extremely

accurately. The Worthing International Birdman continues to measure competitors in the

same way as Bognor Birdman using the most advanced technology available provided

by Leaderboard Sports UK.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software is 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. A line judge with

video recording equipment will be stationed on the 100 metre line. 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.

There are two measurements taken on each flight:- Actual Distance and Forward

Distance.

Actual distance is measured as the shortest distance between the centre of the take-off

edge of the platform, to the point of splash down at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

Forward distance is measured as the shortest distance from the take-off edge of the

launch platform to an imaginary line that is parallel to the take-off edge of the launch

platform and passes through the point at which the Aviator ceases to fly.

In a perfect measurement the three sighting lines from the measuring stations would all

cross at the same exact point. In practice, however, a small triangle is formed by these

intersecting lines and the measuring program will calculate the distance flown to a point

in the centre of the triangle; this is the average distance and the one used to determine

the prizes.

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. Touching

the water before splashdown does not count against the competitor but the Aviator will

be deemed to ‘cease to fly’ when they stop moving forward, have any significant part of

their legs or body immersed in the water, or when additional force is gained from a

swimming stroke, push or other external force.

For those flights not being considered for the Jackpot the actual distance flown will be

used to determine all prizes and rankings.

Parking & TransportationSaturday 13th AugustNCP will be offering as special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton multi-storey Car Parks after 10am. If you do not want to stay all day then the Pay and Display Car Park in Stoke Abbott Road (behind the Town Hall) costs just 50p an hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Union Place Car Park costs £1 per hour for the first 3 hours but then charges increase. If you are prepared to walk into town then the Teville Gate multi-storey Car Park near Worthing Train Station will cost just £1.50 for the day and On Street Parking in the West End (West of Shelley Road, Southey Road and top end of Wordsworth Road) is just 50p for 4 hours.

Sunday 14th AugustThere is a maximum charge in the multi-storey Car Parks on a Sunday - Park in the High Street, Grafton Road and Buckingham Road Car Parks for £1 an hour with a maximum charge of £3. Surface Car Parks are charged at normal rates, except for the Civic Centre in Stoke Abbott Road which is free on a Sunday. All on street parking is free but vehicles must be parked in an appropriate bay.

Other TransportationBuses and Trains will be operating their usual timetables and services and will not be disrupted by the event. There are plenty of cycle racks located throughout Worthing and safe cycling is now permitted on the promenade.

Hints & Tips

…also don’t forget have fun& enjoy yourselves

supporters & suppliersA huge thank you to our sponsors,

Saturday 13th August - Serious Flyers Only

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Comments

11:35am 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

11.42am 2 Ron Freeman Vulcan Display Craft Entry

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11:56am 4 Dusan Vuletic Leonardo

Dusan and his team will be travelling all the way from Serbia to fly his craft Icarus. Dusan planned to fly in the 2009 Worthing International Birdman but due to technical issues with his craft its inauguration flights has been delayed until now. He will be flying to raise money for the Orphan Village in Serbia

12.02pm 5 Sean Frawley Leonardo Sean is an Aerospace Engineer based in Hong Kong who designs Radio Controlled airplanes and toys. He will be flying and building Albatross which will be his 2

nd attempt to fly 100m at Worthing Birdman

12:08pm 6 Gennaro Agyeman Anane Leonardo An entry from Queen Mary University London - Team Phoenix will be designing their craft as part of their degree work and testing it at Worthing Birdman

12:12pm 7 Toby Quantrill Condor

Toby is the reigning Worthing International Birdman Champion with a distance of 81 metres flown in 2010. He will be flying a modified Clubman hang glider provisionally name the fair-trade flyer whilst raising money for MSRC

12:18pm 8 Andrew Jarvis Leonardo Andrew will be flying a 30ft tail first glider with an Aluminium frame and a 140 sq ft wing area. Andrew from Ferring will be raising funds for Help for Heroes

12:24pm 9 Roger Warren Condor

Roger is another one of our International Competitors this time travelling all the way from New Zealand. His Condor Class Hang Glider has been modified to maximise its wing span and lightness, it also boasts additional aerodynamics.

12:30pm 10 Tony Hughes Condor Tony is a seasoned Birdman who will be flying The X plane. Tony is a previous Birdman winner when the event was held in Bognor.

12:36pm 11 Ron Freeman Condor

Ron is always regarded by the Birdman competitors as the one to beat; he will be launching in the new and improved Geordie Flyer which he has spent 6 months getting right! Ron will be flying to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and hopes to raise at least £600. Ron has been trying to take home the Jackpot since 1997 with 86.4m being his best distance so far.

12:42pm 12 Bill Brooks Leonardo Bill was last year’s Leonardo Da Vinci Class winner and he flies again in 2011 with his CoastBuster Rigid Flying Wing craft. Bill will be raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief

Sunday 14th August - Fun Flyers

Time Flight order

Name Class Craft Information

12:00pm 1 Beach Office Benchmark One of the team who ensure Worthing Beach is kept safe for its residents and visitors will be setting the challenge distance for the day

12:03pm 2 Joel Hicks Kingfisher

Joel is a regular flyer who is featured on the Worthing Birdman website as the Incredible Hulk; he has also flown as Del Boy and Rambo. This year Joel will be flying as “The Hoff” in Knightrider, and will be flying for the Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

12:06pm 3 Kerry Jennings / Lee Murray Kingfisher Kerry and Lee will transform into Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story. A team from Worthing collecting for SANDS (still births and neonatal deaths charity)

12:09pm 4 Claire Sinclair / Chris Niall Kingfisher Chris and Claire are regular entrants who this year will be portraying "Pigs might fly". Another local team who will by raising funds for WADARs (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service)

12:12pm 5 Hugh Wastnage Kingfisher Hugh is a local businessman who will be flying as "Subman" in his Subway Costume and will be flying to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House

12:15pm 6 Hazel Smith Kingfisher

Flying as Carl Fredrickson from "UP" with sponsored balloons that will be released as part of a balloon race. Hazel has travelled all the way from Hertford and will be collecting for CHIPs (Children’s Integrated Play Scheme)

12:18pm 7 Bernadette McCurdy / Charlotte Randall

Kingfisher Bernadette and Charlotte will transform into Dennis the Menace and Gnasher with their flying machine. This team will be raising funds for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project.

12:21pm 8 Stephen Gilbert / Simon Cook Kingfisher

Stephen and Simon will be travelling from Essex and are keeping their craft and costumes secret at the moment.

12:24pm 9 John Ewing Kingfisher John from London will be dressed as a house with a small amount of balloons in the style of Up; he will be fundraising for Ashraya Initiative for Children

12:27pm 10 Pauline Kelly Kingfisher

Pauline Kelly from Tenkay Electronics in Lancing has already raised in excess of £6,000 for the Meningitis Trust this year and will be 'flying' as a BRIGHT YELLOW DUCK. Keith Harris and Orville have given Pauline permission to use a special version of Orville's Song so Pauline really will be wishing she ' could fly!'

12:30pm 11 Victoria Hughes Kingfisher Victoria is a local entrant who will be trying to fly whilst raising funds for CLIC Sargent. Victoria is planning to incorporate burgers and beer in her costume.

12:33pm 12 Pete Coppinger - Parker / Lee De La Rue Browne Kingfisher

A Star Wars theme for Pete and Lee as they fly as the Death Star raising funds for Ashdown Club Worthing

12:36pm 13 Roger Clarke Kingfisher

Rescue 11/2

The craft will be a beach dingy with the base cut out to be worn like a rubber ring to look similar to the dive club rescue boat. Roger is a member of the Worthing BSAC crew who help to recover our intrepid aviators each year and will be flying for Marfan Syndrome.

12:39pm 14 Cliff Baddock / Jodie Norris Kingfisher

Jodie was the first ever flyer at the Birdman in Worthing when he was our Benchmark athlete in 2008. This year he partners with Cliff to raise funds for St Johns Ambulance flying in St Johns Uniforms with their own emergency vehicle.

12:42pm 15 Richard Folsom / Michael Folsom

Kingfisher Travelling from London Richard and Michael will be displaying their HMS Victory - 2 man replica ship whilst in full period naval wear.

12:45pm 16 David Fitches / John Mcnama Kingfisher The Flying Scotsman with his piper (who will not be flying) will perform a sword dance before take off. This team from Surrey will be raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice

12:48pm 17 Ewan Dunlop / Matt Turner Kingfisher Raising funds for Chestnut Tree Hospice the intrepid duo have set the children a task to choose the costume in which the pair will fly.

12.51pm 18 Chris Pugh Kingfisher Chris was due to fly last year but had to withdraw because of his son’s wedding. Flying as Dr Who with his Tardis he will be raising money for Hospice in the Weald

12.54pm 19 Kevin Hope Kingfisher Kevin was one of the team who won the Kingfisher Class in 2009 as Laurel and Hardy. He is keeping his costume this year a secret but as he is an electrician by trade we are sure he will make sparks fly!

1.00pm -2.00pm Serious Flyers Shortest Distance flown on Saturday to fly first with the Longest Distance flown as the last flight.

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