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| Final Scores now Posted! |
As the Australian Grand Prix rolls to a close, we are proud to congratulate Graham on his win, Ricky for coming second and Butch for coming third.
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| Presentation Dinner |
Presentation Dinner for the Australian Gliding Grand Prix is currently underway.
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| 16:30 & 14:00 Blog posted |
Blog update posted.
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| Is gliding a spectator sport? |
Read my thoughts on the GP format of Sailplane racing.
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| Saturday Website Updates |
Morning Blog has been updated Click here for Blog and Simon's message to Tony Click here for Messages to the Pilots
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| Saturday's Weather Presentation |
Final Day of competition weather presentation Click here for Powerpoint version.
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| Weather Presentations |
During the Grand Prix, Jenny has been doing the weather each morning. Due to popular demand she has agreed to post some presentations for others to use. Click here for Powerpoint version.
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| Photos and Scores for Day 6 now available. |
Another exciting day of action at the Narromine Gliding Grand Prix!
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| Briefing Blog now posted |
This morning's briefing blog is now posted.
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| See GP Video now! |
Many people here enjoying the Australian Gliding Grand Prix, have been grabbing some amazing footage. We are hoping to get some of it up and posted on the website. Click here for the first video.
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| Day 5 Preliminary Scores now Posted |
Scores for Day 5 have been updated.
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Pilot Bios now updated |
Although still not all available, pilot bios have been updated. Click here for Pilot information.
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| Competition Day 5 Briefing Blog now posted |
Thursday's briefing blog now available.
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| Competition Day 4 (very) Provisional 18m Scores now posted! |
Provisional scores for competition day 4 now available. IGC files are currently not posted.
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| Competition Day 4 4:30pm Blog now posted |
The pilots are home. Check the blog now, to see who got home first.
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| Competition Day 4 Briefing Blog now posted |
Wednesday's briefing blog now available.
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| Messages to Pilots updated |
Don't forget to send your messages to competition pilots. The messages are updated several times every day. Click here to send and read messages now.
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| Day 3 Scores now Available |
The provisional day scores for Day 3 are now posted. After 3 days of competition we have THREE equal leaders!
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| Day 3 Blog Updated |
The daily blog for competition day 3 has been updated.
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| Photos Now Available!! |
Photos of the Australian Gliding Grand Prix are now available through the photos link.
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| Day 2 Preliminary Day Scores Now Available |
The Preliminary results for competition day 2 are now available. Click here for scores and tasks
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| Updated scores for Day 1 now posted. |
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| Send your support to competition pilots now! |
Do you have friends or family participating in the Australian Gliding Grand Prix? Send them a message of your support and we will post them on the website.
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| Day 1 Preliminary Scores Now Available |
The Preliminary results for competition day 1 are now available. Click here for scores and tasks
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| Contact Email Address |
For website inquires, suggestions and feedback, for general inquires, or even just to wish someone you may know a message please see the contact page for competition email address.
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| Grand Prix Update - Live Tracking now online! |
Competition pilots are today using SPOT GPS tracking devices. You can now follow them as they head out on the daily task. Click here for Live tracking *Firefox recommended
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| Grand Prix Update - Turnpoint files |
Turnpoint files are available for downloading from Soaring Exchange Click here for Turnpoint Files
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| Grand Prix Update - Blog now online! |
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| Grand Prix Update - Competition Day 1 - 30 Nov 2008 |
Sunday is the first official competition day of the Australian Gliding Grand Prix. Click here for updates during the day.
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| Grand Prix Update - November 29 |
Saturday was the official practice day for the Australian Gliding Grand Prix. Click here for for more information.
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| Grand Prix Update - November 26 |
Selected pilots flying during Narromine Cup Week, have volunteered to help test the SPOT tracking units, in preparation for the exciting debut at the Australian Gliding Grand Prix next week. Tests have been highly successful, and this is sure to be the beginning of an exciting era in Gliding. NGC wishes to thank Scott Penrose and John Wharington for their support and hours of work invested to make this possible. NGC also wishes to again thank Gliding Club of Victoria, for lending their SPOT units for the Grand Prix. Click here for Spot Unit Instructions (pdf)
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| Grand Prix Update |
Entries are still open for Australian pilots to enter the Qualifying Grand Prix to be held in Narromine NSW from the Sunday 30th November to Saturday 6th December. The qualifying event is open to 18 metre aircraft limited to a total of 20 and a support class of 20 metre two seat aircraft limited to a total of 5 aircraft. Henk Meertens will lead the organising team as contest director. Entries have been received from Italy, Japan, Austria, South Africa along with local pilots. Click here for Entry Form (pdf) For any inquiry please contact Beryl Hartley at hartley@avionics.com.au or phone 02 68 892 733
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SPOT Tracking for Gliding Grand Prix As planning continues for the Australian Qualifying Grand Prix the local organisers are working to set up a simple tracking system for the long term benefit of all gliding pilots in Australia. The spot tracking will be interfaced with a program written especially for use to be trialled during the Grand Prix. The organisers are grateful to the Gliding Federation of Australia, Gliding club of Victoria, Scott Penrose and John Wharington for their very kind support and hours of tireless work to put this program in place for the Narromine event. The tracking of sailplane races adds an exciting new dimension to the sport of soaring and allows for participation of aviation enthusiasts to follow the sailplanes as they race around the set course. It is intended that short races of up to 3 hours will be flown each day and the aircraft can be viewed with a google earth background to show the track flown. It is planned that the auditorium at the airport will be set up as a theatre to display the tracking and the aero club will supply all meals and operate their bar throughout the week long event.
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Press Release – Australian Qualifying Gliding Grand Prix The first competition day will be the 30th November. The elegant white sailplanes will race around a 3 hour task at speed of up to 170kph. GPS tracking systems fitted to the aircraft will transmit position reports by satellite to a theatre screening at the airport. Enthusiasts will be able to sit in air-conditioned comfort and watch these sailplanes race around the course of 300 to 500 kilometres each day. This event is one of 6 qualifying events held throughout the world. The two best placed entrants will then be eligible for the World Grand Prix to be held in Italy in 2009. The Narromine event is limited to 20 entrants and the competition will be fiercely contested. Members of the public and all aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend the event at Narromine Airport from 30th November to 6th December. For information on the Australian Qualifying Grand Prix 02 68 892 733
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Live Tracking now available
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Grand Prix Practice Day - Blog now available
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Glider SPOT Tracking coming to Narromine Gliding Grand Prix
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PRESS release
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New website launched for Australian Gliding Grand Prix 2008.
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