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

Rules

Turnpoints

Handicaps

Airfield Layout

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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