AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Grand Prix in St. Auban          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Sailplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message John Seaborn Guest Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:36 pm    Post subject: Grand Prix in St. Auban The FAI has announced a new style of racing to be tried at France's famous St. Auban national gliding center in early September 2005. A single entry will be allowed per country and all participants will race in the 15 Meter class. Included in the new racing format as departures from the classic approach are a regatta start, multiple circuits of a course close to the field, maximum turnpoint altitudes for spectator enjoyment, and many more. The objective is to raise media and spectator awareness of sailplane racing, and the event is a bit of an experiment with a new format. Pilots ranked using the US Team Selection ranking are eligible and invited to apply. See the US Team web site for more. www.ssa.org/UsTeam/ John Seaborn Back to top Shawn Guest Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Grand Prix in St. Auban John Seaborn wrote: Quote: The FAI has announced a new style of racing to be tried at France's famous St. Auban national gliding center in early September 2005. A single entry will be allowed per country and all participants will race in the 15 Meter class. Included in the new racing format as departures from the classic approach are a regatta start, multiple circuits of a course close to the field, maximum turnpoint altitudes for spectator enjoyment, and many more. The objective is to raise media and spectator awareness of sailplane racing, and the event is a bit of an experiment with a new format. Pilots ranked using the US Team Selection ranking are eligible and invited to apply. See the US Team web site for more. www.ssa.org/UsTeam/ John Seaborn John, Any plans for a demonstration in the US? Maybe some of the regionals could try it as a task for a practice day? Shawn Back to top Roy Bourgeois Guest Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:43 am    Post subject: Re: Grand Prix in St. Auban John: Probably a dumb question - but what's a "Regatta start"? Roy Back to top Jeffrey Banks Guest Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:09 am    Post subject: Re: Grand Prix in St. Auban This was done in 2003 and the igc files are still posted on the following site. http://www.cnvv.net/gpf/accueil-gpf.htm I found them under the "Task" button Download the zip file and.. Load them up in See You, sync and watch the race. Yeff Back to top stephanevdv Guest Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:36 am    Post subject: Re: Grand Prix in St. Auban "Regatta start" means everybody starts at the same time, almost in line abreast. That also means the number of sailplanes has to be limited, for obvious safety reasons. -- stephanevdv ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via OziPilots Online [ http://www.OziPilotsOnline.com.au ] - A website for Australian Pilots regardless of when, why, or what they fly - Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Sailplanes All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.