The event will run over 5 days - the 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th and 13th of March 2023 (2 weekends). Friday the 3rd of March will be a practice day. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Narromine Gliding Club is hosting the 2022 Standard, 15 Meter and Club Class National Gliding Championships at Narromine Airfield. This competition attracts 100% selection points for the Australian Team to compete at the World Gliding Championships Narromine 2-16 December 2023.
As it is the Pre-Worlds event for the 2023 World Gliding Championships it will also attract many international competition pilots.
Entries are now open, click on this link narromineglidingclub.com.au/AusGlide/AusGlide2022.html to go to the Comp website and register.
The competition will comprise three classes. An Unballasted Club class and Ballasted Standard & 15m Classes. (same format as WGC Narromine). It will be run in accordance with the GFA National Competition Rules and will employ the GFA National Handicaps for Ballasted and Unballasted gliders as appropriate. The highest placed pilots in each class will be eligible for selection for the Australian National Team at the WGC Narromine 2023.
The Hunter Valley Gliding Club invites all pilots to the Vintage Flying Rally at
Warkworth airfield with the main event over the Easter long weekend and tows
available each day.
Aerotow launches will be provided by the clubs vintage Pawnee and a second tug over the long weekend as required.
A modern club house and amenities block are available for use by all guests along
with limited bunkhouse accommodation. There is plenty of space for camping on
site, or hotels and guesthouses in the nearby towns of Singleton and Broke. Evening
meals will be available at modest cost on Easter Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Bring your own aircraft or experience a vintage two seater, or single seater for
appropriately qualified pilots. Additionally, Warkworth's club two seater fleet will
also be available.
Due to catering and tug requirements, registration is essential, numbers may be
limited.
For more information contact:
Neil Bennett 0408 410 306 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please visit the club web site to register:
www.hvgc.com.au
Narromine was the venue for the 2015 Junior World Championship, which was very successful, flying on 10 out of a possible 11 contest days. It was the venue where Australian glider pilot Matthew Scutter became World Champion in Standard Class. Narromine Gliding Club is honoured to be selected by the IGC and we look forward to hosting an amazing gliding competition.
If you would like to be a part of the organisation and running of this World Championship Competition please go to the Contact Us page and tell us about yourself and how you can help.
wgc2023.com.au
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO ASSIST
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