Saturday 12th November - Contest day 1

Both the weather man and the chief task-setter arrived with a canoe or kayak on the roof of their vehicles. I think they will be briefing wearing life jackets. We will practice gridding again.

Friday 11Nov - Official practice day

Gridding practice went well!
Unfortunately the flying window before arrival of low pressure system and troughs didn't allow sufficient time for either A or B task to be completed.
DAY CANCELLED.
Some competitors are local flying.

Finish Height

MINIMUM finish height for crossing finish circle has been amended in local rules to 600ft QNH.

Launches available Tuesday 8th November

A few pilots have now advised that they would take advantage of tows on Tuesday 8th November if available. David Conway has agreed to bring Pawnee HZY to Waikerie on the Tuesday and provide tows for the day.

Handicaps

National Handicap Committee has updated handicaps lists. Please note dates of applicable versions, Unballasted is 31Jul16 and Ballasted is 10Jul16.

Tows will be available from Wednesday 9th November as insufficient demand for tows on Tuesday 8th November..