Details

The March 2021 Victorian State Gliding Championships will be hosted by the Gliding Club of Victoria at the Benalla Airport. Practice tasks will be available from Mon 1st to Wed 3rd March. The first competition day will be on Thu 4th March, the last competition day will be Wed 10th March.

The State Championships will be run in accordance with:

The current 2019 GFA Australian National Championships Competition Rules
2018 VSA State Rules
2021 VSA Local Procedures

Competition Entry

Entries must be made via the entry form which is available here or on the VSA web site.

Costs

Payment of the entry fee must be paid in advance, directly to GCV using the bank details advised under the ENTRY section of this website..

Payment before the 7th February will be rewarded with an early bird cost of $100. Payment after this date will be at the full cost of $120.

Tows to 2000 ft AGL will be provided by GCV tugs at a price of $55 each. Purchase will be required in advance at Registration.

Reciprocal membership of GCV will be provide at nil cost.

Registration & Briefings

Registration will be available from Monday 1st of March in the GCV office. Daily weather and task briefings will be held in the State Gliding Centre commencing at 10am.

Classes

There will be two classes, Unballasted and Ballasted. Within these groupings, the traditional classes will be scored and trophies awarded based on entry numbers.

Handicaps

All classes will be handicapped. Using the Ballasted and Unballasted handicap list available on the GFA web page.

Turning Point

Competitors are strongly recommended to download the official competition turnpoints from soaring spot see the downloads section.

Airspace

The publicly available airspace wil apply. Note that there is no buffer zone included so pilots must ensure that they remain outside of controlled airspace as the penalties for infringement are very severe. Apply your own buffer.

Competition Officials

Competition Director Competition Director Competition Director

Terry Cubley Terry Cubley Terry Cubley

Task Setter Task Setter Task Setter

John Orton John Orton John Orton

Weather Weather Weather

Tim Shirley Tim Shirley Tim Shirley

Safety Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer

Garry Cropley Garry Cropley Garry Cropley

Scorer Scorer Scorer

Neil Campbell Neil Campbell Neil Campbell

Registration/Treasurer Registration/Treasurer Registration/Treasurer

Rhonda Gelletly Rhonda Gelletly Rhonda Gelletly

Bank	Bendigo Bank
Account Name	Gliding Club of Victoria Inc.
BSB	633 000
Account No	166987644

GCV Office - Mon-Fri, 09:00am – 12:00 pm	03 5762 1058
CD Terry Cubley	0408 085 988

Details

Competition Entry

Costs

Registration & Briefings

Classes

Handicaps

Turning Point

Airspace

Competition Officials

Entry Form

Costs

Electronic Funds Transfer Details

Current Entries

Downloads

Trace File Upload

Live Tracking

Results

Accommodation

Contact

Early Bird Entry Fee (on or before 7th Feb)	$100
Entry Fee (after 7th Feb)	$120
2000ft Tow (purchased at registration)	$55