Gliding Grand Prix

[TechMan]

The Grand Prix is currently on flying from Gawler SA.

 

For those that are unfamiliar with the concept it is basically:

 

Limited number of entrants - around 10 - 15 pilots

 

Everyone has the same category aircraft

 

Categories are:

 

Standard class - 15m span no flaps

 

15m Racing Class - 15m span with flaps

 

18m Class - 18m span with flaps, or no flaps

 

Open class - unlimited span

 

MTOW restriction to allow everyone an even playing field (A heavier glider will glide faster at the same sink rate than a lighter one)

 

Set course, as dictated by the task setter in conjuction with the met briefing

 

Everyone starts at the same time under the start height restriction

 

Fastest one round the course wins the day

 

Do this for 8 days and the one with the most points wins and gets to fly at the world Grand Prix finals against winners of GP events in other countries.

 

Online tracking systems are installed for spectators across the world.

 

Great fun to watch.

 

website is http://www.ozglidinggp.on.net

 

Chris