SAFA Skysailor Magazine

22 SKY SAILOR November | December 2024 Events Calendar 2025 January Corryong Cup HG Competition 5 to 11 January Location: Corryong, VIC Practice day: 4 January Type: HG foot launch event Registration: Visit hgcomps.com.au Description: A social comp aiming to foster learning and improve comp flying skills whilst having fun, with a Floater class and tasks for intermediate pilots, and Open classes for higher performance gliders/experienced pilots. Registration: Visit www.hgcomps.com.au Organiser: Vic HG Comps Inc Forbes Flatlands 2025 14 to 21 January Location: BMIA Bill Moyes International Airport (N of Forbes Airport via Dr Young Drive) Type: HG aerotow event Registration: See www.forbesflatlands.com Description: Come join us at the world renowned Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships. This event is designed to bring together pilots of all skill levels in a supportive and challenging environment. For newcomers, it’s a chance to experience competitive hang gliding and gain valuable insights from more experienced pilots. For seasoned competitors, it’s an opportunity to test your skills in a high-level competition. We’re looking forward to a great time of flying and sharing experiences. Contact: fly@forbesflatlands.com February Corryong PG Open 2025 1 to 7 February Location: Corryong, VIC Sanction: AAA/Cat2 with 450 National ladder points available Type: PG XC event Entry fee: $300 Description: Fly one of the best Alpine sites in Australia, Mt Elliot, just a few thermal glides from Mt Kosciuszko. Requirements: Pilots need to arrange their own retrieve drivers prior to the competition. Registration: Visit airtribune.com Contact: auspgcomps@gmail.com Bright Nationals PG Open 2025 9 to 15 February Location: Bright, VIC Sanction: Pending Type: PG XC event Entry fee: $295 before 1 January 2025 Description: Held in the beautiful Victorian Alps, the Bright Open is a XC PG competition that will determine the Australian National Champions and class winners. Registration: Visit airtribune.com Contact: brightopencomp@gmail.com March Corryong Sports Class Championship 1 to 8 March Location: Corryong, VIC Sanction: Pending Type: PG XC event Entry fee: $300