7th to 14th October 2017
FAI Category 2, HGFA AAA Sanctioned Hang Gliding competition
Open Class,
Women’s Class,
Sports Class,
Fun Class,
Best of the Rest,
Veterans awards,
Most Improved,
Best Sportsman award.
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This will be the first Hang Gliding competition of the Australian calendar and will be an 8-day, FAI Category 2, HGFA AAA Sanctioned competition. It will be an important competition for those who are wanting to qualify for points towards the Aussie ladder / Team Selection and WPRS points. It will also be an opportunity for aspiring competition pilots to fly with Australia and New Zealand’s best pilots. Overseas pilots are most welcome and will be rewarded with the opportunity of flying one of Australia’s challenging and premier hang gliding sites.
The focus of the competition this year will be to encourage Floater subclass and Kingpost subclass pilots [intermediate or advanced pilot rating as per HGFA requirements] to embrace the values of competition flying by introducing them to the principles and strategies needed to compete, by offering achievable tasks, and to be supported by other, more experienced competition pilots to the skills of flying one of the most challenging and rewarding places to fly in Australia.
Headquarters this year will be at the Canungra Hotel. Practice Day: Friday 6th October. Competition Saturday 7th , everyday for 8 days (AAA) to final day Saturday 14th October 2017.
The 2017 Competition has an Entry Fee of AU$300 plus $30 site fee for non-club (CHGC) members. No refunds will be available after the first day 7th of October.
All Transaction Fees must be paid with any outstanding fees finalised on Comp Registration night. Friday 6th October 2017.
Payment details will be informed to registered pilots by email.
The entry fee includes:
• Pilot pack (with official comp souvenir)
• Map
• Day prizes
• Presentation dinner
HGFA – MEMBERSHIP:
All pilots must be members of the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia for the duration of the competition. Please check your membership status BEFORE leaving home. Overseas pilots visiting Australia must obtain either a Visiting Pilot membership, (2 months membership for $95), or a Full HGFA membership. You can apply online at HGFA.asn.au
Here will be daily award prizes for:
$50 lucky draw prize (must be present at morning briefing to collect) otherwise it will be redrawn)
$50 for achieving 13th place on the previous day
$50 for pilots making their first goal in a competition
$50 for pilots making their best distance in a competition (limited)
$50 for an outstanding achievement performed on the previous day (at the club’s discretion)
There will be an unlimited cash prize pool for the final winners of the competition with overall prizes awarded at the presentation dinner on the 14th October.
Winning categories will be: Open Class, Women’s Class, Sports Class, Fun Class, Best of the Rest, Veterans awards, Most Improved, Best Sportsman award.
There will also be Club trophies awarded.
Friday, 6th Oct 2017_Practice Day
12:00MD – 7:00pm Official Registration at the Canungra Hotel
7:30pm - Competition opening presentation, opening night activity/vidoes
(7 – 14 Oct 2017 official competition days. AAA rated = 8 days)
Saturday, 7 Oct 2017
8:00-9:00am - Mandatory Safety Briefing
9:00-9:30am - Pilot Briefing
Monday night, 9 Oct 2017
7:30pm - Quiz Night
Wednesday night, 11 Oct 2017
7:30pm - Red Faces
Saturday, 14 Oct 2017
7:30pm - Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony
Saturday, 7 Oct 2017 - Day ONE Competition
8:00-9:00am - Mandatory Safety Briefing
9:00-9:30am - Pilot Briefing
Sunday, 8 Oct 2017 -Day TWO, everyday to final day Saturday 14 Oct 2017 - Day Eight.
8:30-9:00am - Pilot Briefing (unless otherwise advised)
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Come flying for Fun with many pilots whom are locals and others talented pilots from all around the world, including the best in the world.
Regardless of your experience you will learn more in one week at a competition just flying for fun than you will ever learn free flying in one year.
Flying with friends old and new, and each day after flying you just have to go check in that your safe and all's good by seeing the scorer at headquarters - the pub.
Good flying. Good friends, Good food. Good entertainment. Good times. Damian.
Saturday, 7 Oct 2017_Practice Day
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