SAFA Skysailor Magazine

15 March | April 2021 SKY SAILOR 2021 April Birchip Flatter than the Flatlands 2 to 5 April, Easter Location: Birchip, VIC. Hang glider pilots are invited to the 28th Flatter than the Flatlands cross-country towing competition. The event will be conducted over the four day Easter long weekend. Entry fee: $100, includes daily prizes, presentation BBQ, scoring, goal beers and lots of fun. GPS and parachute required. Discount available for teams with a first time pilot. More here. Organiser: Wesley Hill 0408 305943 or email. Paragliding State of Origin 2 to 4 April, Easter Location: Mt Borah, Manilla, NSW. This C sanction comp is a great way for Novices (PG2/3) to get into competition and XC flying in a fun and safe way. It’s about the promotion of skills and safety. The comp is based on ‘Flying Crews’ (5 pilot teams, one PG5, two PG2/3 plus two other pilots) – so get your crew together. Handicapping is used for scoring. Pilots who paid last year for SoO20 and did not receive a refund, can register for SoO21 before 8 March to receive their confirmation by the 8 March. Other pilots will receive confirmation by the 15 March, subject to availability. Registration: Starts 22 February, closes midday Monday 8 March. Details are on th e State of Origin Facebook page . Contacts: Peter Beamish 0416 031 793 or Dan Mckenna 0432 215 533. Dalby Big Air 18 to 24 April Location: Dalby, QLD. Practice day: 17 April 2021. 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 the famous Dalby Big Air T-shirt and presentation dinner at the hangar. Aerotow fees are $400 (to be paid in cash at the comp) and cover all practice and competition days. A $100 non-refundable deposit* is required upon registration. Pilots who have not paid the deposit will not go on the Pilot List until the deposit is received. *2020 deposits carry over to 2021. Competition places are capped at 60 pilots, so get in early! Registration: Closes 20 March 2021, email info@dalby bigair.com to register. Events Calendar Due to changing Covid-19 restrictions, please contact the organiser to confirm the status of all upcoming competitions and events.