FORBES FLATLANDS HANG GLIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

Forbes is on again next January bigger and better than ever.
10 days of competition flying, $10,000 worth of cash and prizes.

At Forbes next summer we will organise 2 competitions. As well as the main Open Class competition we will host a separate Sports Class Competition.

The Sport Class Competition will be held before the Open Class competition from Tuesday 28th December - Friday 31st December or Saturday 1st January. The focus will be on an introduction to competition flying, with an in depth weather and task briefing in the morning.

Gerolf Heinrichs will be the Meet Director and will chair the morning briefing. He will also fly the task. In the evening there will be a social/BBQ/meal and de brief of the days flights.

At the same time Curt Warren and Jonny Durand will host a Cross Country and Tuning seminar

As well as the Sport class competition and the Cross Country seminar, towing will be available all day for all pilots from the 28th December - 2nd January

So come join us if you want to practice for the Open Class competition or to obtain an aerotow endorsement or attempt record flights with Attila Bertok or have your glider tuned by a Jonny Durand.

You need to register your interest for each category so we can be sure to have enough Dragonfly's available.

WHEN

  • Forbes Flatlands Sports Class Championships 2011 - 28th December 2010 - 1st January 2011
  • Cross Country Seminar - 28th December 2010 - 1st January 2011
  • Record Flying - 28th December 2010 - 1st January 2011
  • Tuning Semina - 28th December 2010 - 1st January 2011
  • Aerotow Endorsement Course - 28th December 2010 - 1st January 2011
  • Practice Flying
  • Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships 2011 - 2nd January 2011 - 12th January 2011

WHERE

Forbes Airport, Forbes NSW Australia (8 kms from town)

METHOD OF LAUNCH

Aerotow Only

CONTEST SANCTIONING

HGFA AAA and FAI WPRS

REGISTRATION & PRACTICE DAY

Sunday 2nd January, 2011

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

Reserve your place by entering online at this website.
Pay your entry fee before the 25th November to receive a competition T-shirt free.
Entry Fee $250 - Includes Welcome party BBQ and presentation dinner.
Pay by direct deposit or credit card.
Phone or email your card number and expiry date.
Direct deposit into account.

  • BSB Number: 032-251
  • Account Number: 110-905
  • Account Name: Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd.

    • Be sure to quote your name with an EFT payment.

    AEROTOW FEE

    $400 this year for 11 days of unlimited towing.
    Aerotow fees are to be paid in cash at the time of registration.
    There will be no credit card facilities available at registration, cash only.

    TOWING

    We have been advised by the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia that each pilot will need to show proof of an aerotow rating.

    For International pilots, we do understand that some countries do not have provision for such a rating. If that is the case, you have 2 options. One is to have proof that you have successfully aero towed in Flatlands conditions. For example your name on the result sheet at a major aerotow meet within the last few years. Second is to get an aerotow rating with the HGFA.

    AEROTOW RATING

    Aerotow endorsement courses will be available at Forbes from 28th December until the 31st. If anyone is interested please let me know and I will book you in.

    HEADQUARTERS

    Will be at the Van Den Berg Hotel, Court Street, Forbes, in the Function room. We will be open for registration on the morning of the 2nd from 9 am - 12 pm and again from 5 pm - 8 pm

    WELCOME BBQ

    We will have a welcome party and free BBQ on Sunday 2nd at headquarters starting from 6 pm with formalities at 8 pm.

    PRACTICE DAY

    No one is to enter the airfield before they have formally registered. No sign No fly. Just to wet your appetite here are some video links:

    CATEGORIES

    Open Class Category: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies.

    A Class Category: For pilots that have never been in the top 100 WPRS (CIVL world ranking system). Same tasks as the Open Class. Scored together with the Open class, but singled out for recognition. 1st Place trophy.

    Sport Class Category: Shortened Task - GPS required - Open to kingpost gliders with an intermediate rating (For less competition experienced pilots who want to learn more and stretch themselves with less than herculean tasks. Launching a bit later than Open and A Classes to get the better part of the day for the shorter task.) 1st Place trophy.

    SCORING SYSTEM

    OzGap2005
    Nominal distance 100km
    Minimum distance 10km
    Nominal time 90 minutes
    Goal 25%

    GPS

    All pilots are required under Australian rules to have a 3D GPS, and where it was possible to fly above height limits, must log their altitude.

    SPONSORS & PRIZE MONEY

    $10,000 worth of cash and prizes to be won.

    ACCOMMODATION

    All the accommodation options can be viewed at www.forbes.nsw.gov.au .

    http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/files/2083/File/Accommodation_and_Event_Venues.pdf

    Van Den Berg Hotel vandenberghotel@activ8.net.au

    We are competing with Elvis this year again so get in early and book your accommodation!

    EVENT ORGANISER

    Sydney Hang Gliding Club

    OFFICIALS

    Tow Operations: Bill Moyes
    Meet Director and Event Manager: Vicki Cain
    Scorer: Wesley Hill
    Launch Marshal: Greg Cain
    Goal Official: Rob Van Der Klooster

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR VOLUNTEER ENQUIRIES

    Call Vicki BH +612 9316 4644 or email vicki@moyes.com.au

    AUSTRALIAN COMPETITIONS

    To view the Australian competition calendar, go to www.hgfa.asn.au .

    FORBES FLATLANDS HANG GLIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

    The home of Australia's flatland hang gliding, and one of the world's greatest flatland hang gliding locations, invites you to experience the thrill of competitive hang gliding, to enhance your flying skills, and to further enjoy the great camaraderie of hang gliding, at these Championships.