Dope testing posted on 1266342415|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

It appears that the FIA have introduced DOPE TESTING regualtions into CAT2 events.
Comp rules and forms will be updated to include these requirments just as soon as the "Roundtoit" arrives.
untill then, all cat 2 compediters are request to read, digest, and take note of the material issued by the FIA.

Just the sort of thing to do on a rainy day.
Primer

The works

British Hang Gliding Nationals 2010. posted on 1265560125|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

BOS Registration Forms posted on 1263494793|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

The British Open Series Registration Forms are now available.
The are two methods of registration.
The usual paper form that we have used in previous years, and a new online version for the less paranoid of you.
Both are available on this page

Helmets posted on 1261573755|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

In case you haven't already seen it in the Oz report,
From 2010 all pilots will need an EN966 certified helmet for all Cat 1 comps and all test events (Pre-Worlds and Euros) and likely other Cat 2 events too.
From the CIVL minutes here http://www.fai.org/hang_gliding/system/files/civl_bureau_2009oct_minutes.pdf

COMP dates Now added. posted on 1261067150|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Details of the 4 main comps are now slowly coming together and will be found via the The 2010 Comps Calendar Page

As usual there will be 3 of 5 day events in the uk, and one event abroad.
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2010 European Championships. posted on 1260099653|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Congratulations to the following who have been selected to take part in the 2010 European Championships.

• Jenny Buck
• Bruce Kavanagh
• Dave Matthews
• Gordon Rigg
• Kathleen Rigg
• Dave Shields
• Carl Wallbank

Reserves:

• Grant Crossingham (1)
• Richard Lovelace (2)
• Tony Stephens (3)

End of Uknxcl Season posted on 1256997348|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

UkNXCL admin report:-

2009 Season ends 31 October 2009.
All XC Flights, for inclusion in the 2009 league tables, need to be submitted by 07 Nov 2009 when final results will be compiled.

Final results, published 07 Nov 2009 will be displayed until 14 Nov 2009. Thereafter, NXCL website will be down for around 2 weeks while site is transferred to new web hosting account. Please continue to submit your flights to the NXCL during this period, they'll be included when site republished start Dec 2009. Any problems submitting flights please contact me by phone on 01603 722303

BOS series 2009 Winners! posted on 1252064335|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

First:Gary Wirdnam with 2417points

Second : Dave Mathews with 2411 points

Third: Tony Stephens with 2255 points

Full results

BOS Third and final round posted on 1251887989|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Gary won the third round of the BOS with Grant second and Justin third.

Takatoshi won the rigid comp with Paul second and Tim third.

No task for the Sports Class.

BOS final: Monday posted on 1251716906|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by meagain

Low cloud,wind and a warm sector,. Day canned :-(
Outlook?, windy. Bum!

BOS final: Sunday posted on 1251634279|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Possible task from Blanch hill. Will the weather play ball?

BOS final. Saturday posted on 1251573000|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Saturday @ 1640 - Still windy but taskable for the main comp from the Long Mynd. Much appreciated that the Long Mynd club gave us special permission to use the site today. No task for the Sports Class. Task was elapsed time speed run to Uttoxeter. Reports of some pilots close to goal ?

BOS final Round posted on 1251450046|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Starts today Friday 28th. August

High winds and rain on and off all day - No flying :-(

New BOS waypoints posted on 1251102578|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Have now been uploaded and can be found here:-
http://bhgc.wikidot.com/pics

Bleriot so far posted on 1249496481|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Well the Bleriot so far has been interesting with only 3 pilots available for the first day due to car problems in Dunkerque!!! We trailed with one (first) in goal and two outlanders compared to the French 2 in goal.
Day 2 the Cavalry arrived and we achieved 2 in goal apiece but trailed again in overall scores due to the French fielding a very strong side compared with our mixed ability (as per normal Bleriot) team make-up.
Day 3 scores awaited but we had 3 in Goal and 2 bomb outs compared to 6 french… similar we hear for the PG team also!!! At goal we had 1st, 3rd and 6th places!!!!

There is a french blog here…
http://paraprovence.over-blog.com/

Regards to all for now

Shedsy

Bleriot Cup posted on 1249287574|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by Phil Chett

Starts Today. 3rd August. till 9th August
Highly unlikely to get any news on this comp till its over.

Over view info can be found here
http://bhgc.wikidot.com/comps2009:bleriot-cup-2009

Ager nats. its all over posted on 1248616944|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by markgraham

Its now Sunday and everyone is off to pastures new.

Vladimir Leuskov was the overall winner after only 2 tasks were flown.
	Dave Shields came in second and so was the Top Brit. He wins the Alvin Russell Trophy
Bruce Kavanagh was third. and thus placed Second in the Uk Nationals
	Third placed Uk Nationals was Carl Wallbank

I think everyone had a nice time here in sunny Spain, but the windy conditions played a significant part in the competition.


Roving reporter Mark Graham signing out, and going for a swim in the lake!

Ager nats. day seven update posted on 1248528531|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by markgraham

A 100km task was set with the window opening at 13:30.

The task was stopped at 14:50 With nearly all of the pilots already airborne. The reason for stopping the task was due to significant wind at altitude and the day was considered unsafe.

Ager nats. day seven posted on 1248509387|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by markgraham

Welcome to the last day and the wind has dropped enough… we hope.

We are hoping for a task of over 100km and then get the results out as early as possible.

Here's hoping…

Ager nats. day six update posted on 1248435116|%A: %d %B, %Y|agohover by markgraham

Gusts over 70km/h on launch. La manga esta anulada (cancelled task).