Grider Pirate
June 20th 11, 03:51 PM
On Jun 18, 12:28*am, Justrolln > wrote:
> Greetings all:
>
> I'd like to get any feedback on the interest in flying an informal *-
> one day - contest in late July.
>
> We are trying to get something set up at Crystal (souther Cal) where
> people could get their feet wet in a 'contest' type event, but not
> have to commit to 4+ days.
>
> It should be a good time, great soaring, and a BBQ at the end of the
> day.
>
> This would be the day to bring out the young (or young at heart)
> pilots to introduce them to the competitive side of soaring - or to
> brush up on some of your thermaling skills against some great
> pilots.
>
> The glider port will have a few 2 place's available to 'race' with an
> instructor (this is a great way to get a newer pilot hooked on the
> sport!) -
>
> We are thinking a short triangle course for this event - so the 'pros'
> could go around a few times and turn in the best of the day.
>
> At this point, I would just like any feedback from anyone. *I know we
> can't please everyone 100%, but - I would like to put on an event that
> people like, and has the potential to get new blood involved in the
> sport!
>
> Any advise is welcome - thanks for the ideas in advance -
Sounds like fun! I would be interested. I like BBQ too!
> Greetings all:
>
> I'd like to get any feedback on the interest in flying an informal *-
> one day - contest in late July.
>
> We are trying to get something set up at Crystal (souther Cal) where
> people could get their feet wet in a 'contest' type event, but not
> have to commit to 4+ days.
>
> It should be a good time, great soaring, and a BBQ at the end of the
> day.
>
> This would be the day to bring out the young (or young at heart)
> pilots to introduce them to the competitive side of soaring - or to
> brush up on some of your thermaling skills against some great
> pilots.
>
> The glider port will have a few 2 place's available to 'race' with an
> instructor (this is a great way to get a newer pilot hooked on the
> sport!) -
>
> We are thinking a short triangle course for this event - so the 'pros'
> could go around a few times and turn in the best of the day.
>
> At this point, I would just like any feedback from anyone. *I know we
> can't please everyone 100%, but - I would like to put on an event that
> people like, and has the potential to get new blood involved in the
> sport!
>
> Any advise is welcome - thanks for the ideas in advance -
Sounds like fun! I would be interested. I like BBQ too!