2023 State Championships
The Adelaide University Gliding Club is pleased to host it’s annual Grand Prix event, which is also the SAGA Gliding Championships this year, across two subsequent weekends in March. Expect a friendly atmosphere, good food & non-strenuous tasking.
Fast facts
| Dates | 3rd March – practice day 4th-5th March – 2 competition days 11th-13th March – 3 competition days (public holiday Monday) |
| Location | Stonefield |
| Format | Handicapped Grand Prix |
| Launch | Aerotow |
| Classes | 1 |
Accommodation
Stonefield has several accommodation options. There are 7 onsite cabins, each have 2 single beds, an en-suite bathroom and a small kitchenette. Rooms are $50 per night. There is also room to bring campers & caravans for a small site fee. Let us know what your plans are.
Meals
We aim to provide a catered meal each night, and breakfast each morning for a modest fee. More details will be provided closer to the date. You’re welcome to bring food (i.e for breakfast or lunch) and prepare it in the clubhouse kitchen.
Hangarage
There is room to house a few gliders in hangars. Let us know if you’re interested.
Pilot resources
Fees
Entry Fee – $100 (per aircraft)
Aerotows – $60 (up to 2000ft AGL)
Airfield Levy – $13 (paid by anyone who takes a launch on a given day)
Dinner – $25 (including nibbles & dessert)
Breakfast burgers – $6
Hangarage – $40 for the duration of the comp
Entries
| Leigh Stokes | ASW20 | OTN |
| Derek Spencer (coaching) | Janus | GVU |
| Sam Woods | Std Libelle | GTX |
| Sid Nankivell | LS3 | WUD |
| Craig Vinall (coaching) | Duo Discus | DDH |
| Zenon Bussenschutt | LS4 | IIB |
| Adam Stott | LS4 | XOK |
| Brenton Swart | LS3 | WUF |
Contact
Contact Heath L’Estrange on [email protected] or 0430480608.
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