EVENT ORGANISER:  Sydney Hang Gliding Club

EVENT MANAGER:  Vicki Cain

WHEN:  3rd-10th January 2008

WHERE:  Forbes Airport, Forbes NSW Australia (5kms from town)

METHOD OF LAUNCH:  Aerotow Only

CONTEST SANCTIONING:  HGFA AAA and FAI WPRS

REGISTRATION & PRACTICE DAY:   2nd January, 2008

ON-LINE REGISTRATION:   Closes 8th December 2007.  Entry fee must be paid by the 8th of December.  Aerotow fees must be paid with cash on the 2nd January 2008 in Forbes.

SPONSORS & PRIZE MONEY:
To be confirmed.

MINIMUM COMPETITOR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
HGFA Intermediate or foreign equivelent.  To be eligible, pilots must have successfully aerotowed their glider model at least 10 times and must be aerotow endorsed.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Motel, Hotel and Camping, visit www.forbes.nsw.gov.au.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR VOLUNTEER ENQUIRIES:
Call Vicki BH +612 9316 4644 or email vicki@moyes.com.au

ENTRY FEE:  $AUD200 - Includes Welcome party and presentation dinner.

AEROTOW FEE:  $AUD350 - Includes unlimited tows including the practice day.  Must be paid in cash on the 2nd January 2008 in Forbes.

PAYMENT:

Register and pay the $200 entry fee to secure your entry. Aerotow fees to be paid at registration. Registration can be paid 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.

OFFICIALS:  Tow Operations:  Bill Moyes       Meet Director:  Drew Cooper
                   Scorer:  Tim Cummings              Goal Official:  Rob Van Der Klooster

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

GPS: 
Any pilots expecting to finish in the top 20 each day, are required under Australian rules to have a 3D GPS, and where it was possible to fly above height limits, must log their altitude.

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

Come and be a part of the Forbes Flatlands revival, the emphasis of this comp will be to provide an opportunity for pilots to experience the thrill of competitive hang gliding in a forum designed to enhance their flying skills while fostering the camaraderie of hang gliding.