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.
Fast facts
| Dates | 3rd March – practice day (TBC) 4th-5th March – 2 competition days 11th-13th March – 3 competition days |
| Location | Stonefield |
| Format | Handicapped Grand Prix |
| Launch | Aerotow |
| Classes | 1 (at this stage) |
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 may be room to house a few gliders in hangars. Let us know if you’re interested. The cost will be $40 for the duration of the comp.
Pilot resources
Rules (TBA)
Turnpoints (TBA)
Airspace (TBA)
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)
Entries so far
| Adam Howell | Kestrel | GXC |
| Leigh Stokes | ASW20 | OTN |
| Derek Spencer (coaching) | Janus | GVU |
| Sam Woods | Std Libelle | GTX |
| Sid Nankivell | LS3 | WUD |
| Craig Vinall | TBA | TBA |
Contact
Contact Heath L’Estrange on [email protected] or 0430480608.