SAFA Skysailor Magazine

17 January | February 2022 SKY SAILOR a fun & safe way, it’s about the promotion of skills and safely. This competition is based on ‘Flying Crews’ (5 pilot teams, 1 PG5 pilot. & 2 PG2 pilots & then 2 other Pilots), so get your crew together. Handicapping is used for scoring. Requirements: Reserve, UHF radio and at least 3 hours of thermalling/XC flights, XC course is recommended. Entry fee: $30. Registration: Opens 9am, 1 March Organiser: Peter Beamish 0416 031 793, Rob Couper 0404 008 518 or email . Dalby Big Air 2023 9 to 15 April Location: Dalby Aerodrome, QLD. Practice day: 8 April Requirements: Intermediate/Advanced HG rating with aerotow endorsement, Current SAFA membership for Australian pilots, Temporary SAFA membership for overseas pilots, experience in cross-country aerotow in thermic conditions GPS (including download cables), VHF Radio Operators Licence and VHF radio. Entry fee: $200, includes daily briefings, waypoint downloads, on site scoring, pres- entation dinner, plus tow fees $450, cash only, to be paid at the time of registration at the . Places are capped at 60 pilots, so get in early! Registration: Closes 12am 9 March 2023 , or email to register. Bright PG Open 2023 11 to 18 February Location: Bright, VIC Sanctions: SAFA AAA, FAI Cat 2 Description: Held in the beautiful alpine region of Victoria. Bright Open 2023 is one of two legs of the 2022-23 season Australian Nationals. The Open will consist of one round which will count towards a pilot’s WPRS score. Registration: Via Airtribune March NSW Hang Gliding State Titles 2023 NEW DATES: 5 to 11 March Location: Mt Borah, Manilla, NSW Type: Foot launch HG competition Practice day: 4 March Great comp for first time inland flyers and advanced pilots. Registration: wow.asn.au Organiser: Karl Kindl 0412 675 293 April Birchip Flatter than the Flatlands 2023 7 to 10 April (Easter) Location: Birchip, VIC Description: HG pilots are invited to the 28th FTTF XC towing competition, conducted over the four-day Easter long weekend. Entry fee: $100 incl. daily prizes, presentation BBQ, scoring, goal beers and lots of fun. Discount available for teams with a first time pilot. Requirements: GPS and parachute. . Organiser: Vic HG Comps Inc Paragliding State of Origin 2023 7 to 10 April (Easter) Location: Mt Borah, Manilla, NSW Description: For the Novice (PG2), it’s a great way to get into competition and XC flying in