In order to be considered for participation in The Great Reno Balloon Race taking place Sept. 7-9, 2018, pilot must understand and agree to the following regulations:

1.            INSURANCE:During this event, I will have a current aviation insurance policy covering the aircraft that I fly at the event in the amount of: 1) $1,000,000 minimum 3rd party liability, and 2) $100,000 minimum passenger bodily injury per passenger that I carry.

2.            INSPECTION: The Race officials and the Federal Aviation Administration may inspect all balloons entered in the Race for airworthiness and for compliance with all race eligibility rules.  Approval does not guarantee airworthiness.

3.            PARTICIPATION: I am participating in this event of my own free volition and accept the rules and regulations of the race, and any changes or additions. My responsibilities as the Pilot in Command as stated in the Federal Aviation Regulations are my first priority and are not superseded by Race organizers, officials or sponsors.

4.            CONSENT FOR PROMOTION: I give my permission to the Race to use photographs and video footage taken of my balloon for any and all promotional purposes.

5.            PILOT IN CONTROL: I understand, as the pilot of my balloon, that I am in complete charge and am responsible for all decisions and the resulting actions of the balloon and its crew on the ground and in the air. This includes bodily injury and property damage.  Officials may provide information, guidance or data, but I understand that I act or rely on all such information at my own peril. The Race assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information.   I agree to read the Operations Manual and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the FAA and the event organizers.   If I violate any of these rules or regulations I understand there may be penalties or expulsion from the event.

6.            NO SUBSTITUTIONS: I understand that I am the assigned pilot each day of the Race. Substitutions can only be made with the signed permission of the event director and the safety officer.

7.            NO SALE OF RIDES: I agree and understand that no balloon rides are allowed to be sold by me or my crew.

8.            PILOT SPONSORSHIP: I agree to participate as at least a corporate level pilot and will fly a minimum of 2 passengers simultaneously each day from the field and carry a banner on the envelope of my balloon.  If I am not willing to or cannot fulfill the responsibilities of at least a corporate level pilot and do not currently have a family sponsor, The Great Reno Balloon Race will be unable to guarantee a spot for me in the Race.   I understand that unless I currently have a family sponsor, I will be added to a family sponsorship waiting list to be matched with a family sponsor if one becomes available.  I am aware that as a family-level pilot, that does not currently have a family sponsor, I am welcome to sponsor myself or I can find my own sponsor if I wish to participate. I may only allow rides for my sponsor unless other arrangements are made with my sponsor prior to the event.

9.            AIRCRAFT RADIOS: I understand that aircraft radios will be required in all balloons during any flight that the waiver is in effect, and agree to comply with this requirement.

I understand that this agreement is a Nevada contract and it contains all the terms and conditions agreed to by the parties. No other agreements or discussions, oral or written, regarding this subject matter shall be deemed to exist or bind any of the parties.  Disregarding any of the above regulations may result in permanent disqualification from the event.

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