Top Gun Ballooning

Fly In Goals:

These are the approved Fly In Goals (Previously referred to as Targets).   There are currently 12 of them.   We used to have many more, but in conjunction with our waiver, we want to cooperate with the FAA and make sure that our Fly In Tasks marked with X’s follow all safety rules.   A new labeling system has been implemented with X-##### so that you can easily differentiate between ‘X’ Fly In Tasks and other PDG’s.

Pilot Declared Goals:

These are our PDG’s to be used in competition.  Please note that a new labeling system has been implemented.   You will find the Goal Number followed by a “-“ and either “0”, “2”, or a “5”.

The 0 means that there are no altitude or minimum space restrictions.  2 means a 200’ minimum space to the goal must be present as there are structures or obstacles in the area.  And a 5 means that you cannot drop below 500’ (our waiver altitude).

So that you understand the Labeling, we use UTM Coordinates.

PDG 4400-2         344599 E   3900896 N     VIGA RD AND 15^th ST SE

The 4400 is derived by the 44 of the E and the 00 of the N coordinates, which match up with the Top Gun MAP grid lines.  This allows you to find any Goal on the map almost immediately.

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