Events... Updated May 15, 2008

THE THIRD ANNUAL

LUMBY AIR RACES

June 13,14, 15, 2008

For Hang Gliders and Paragliders
in conjunction with Lumby Days
Pilots meeting and breakfast 8am each day TBA.

This is a fund raising event that helps the L.A.F. to improve Coopers Launch

Maximum 50 Pilots
$2500.00 in cash prize money has been secured so far for this year.
More may follow as in past years.
$2000.00 was awarded in 2006 and $5000.00 was awarded in 2007.

The Lumby Air Force Eagle Trophy will be Awarded again to the winners
and their names will be added.
Other prizes will also be awarded.

The Lumby Air Force will be hosting The Third Annual Lumby Air Races
June 13,14, 15, 2008 for Hang Gliders and Paragliders.
This will be a fun filled event with multiple flights allowable per
open window as last year. Two classes for Hang Gliders and Two classes
for Paragliders.
Best flight per day will be used for scoring. Saturday and Sunday
starts allowed for people that cant make the Friday start.

The format will be valley triangle and rectangle racing around the
town of Lumby and spot landings, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in
conjunction with Lumby Days.

Helmets, Parachutes, HPAC liability insurance and GPS will be required.
Minimum 10 hours airtime and foot launch current.
Maximum 50 entrants.

This year $75.00 entry fee includes dinner and dance with live music
and the MEGA FIRE OF LIGHT Saturday night.

On site camping with fire, sauna and wireless Internet and cell
coverage only $10.00/night or $20.00 for 4 nights of Race.

Please make cheques or money orders payable to the Lumby Air Force

Send to: #249 Mabel Lake Road Lumby BC, V0E2G5

To pay by credit card go to www.PayPal.com and send to randy@boldpath.com

for online banking use interac email transfers and send to randy@bebold.com

For more info on flying in the Lumby Vernon valley and past Lumby Air
Force events go to

www.LumbyAirForce.com

Contact person

Randy Rauck
Randy@BeBOLD.com

WILLI 2008

Hi all,

Preparation of the Willi 2008 is going well. Karen and I are organizing. Here
is the information to date:

June 25- August 3, 2008

- registration $60, includes meals mentioned, and $5 Canadian Team Fee.
participants must be insured members of HPAC. Out of country can get temporary
HPAC membership. Membership forms will be there at registration but always
better to be member already. Two waivers have to be signed by participants. One
is the GEAR waiver (available online) if you have not signed it before. The
other is the Willi waiver that should be signed every year.
-class C hpac competition. No sweat, it's the same format, as usual. Hang
gliding and paragliding, skill categories for scoring/prizes. Best three
distances count. Out & returns need gps confirmation. etc. See info below.
- from july 25/26 to august 3 inclusively.
- schedule: Friday evening July 25 is initial registrations/BBQ to allow flying
on Saturday. Saturday July 26 is first day flying and second wave
registrations/BBQ. Registrations allowed all week. Sunday August 3 is last day
comp with dinner/trophies/prizes in the evening.
- pancake/eggs breakfasts included all mornings at around 9:00 followed by
pilots briefings at around 10:00.
- headquarters at the GEAR. Launch on mount 7.
- Sponsors so far: GEAR , Muller Windsports , other sponsors welcome.
- bilingual french/english organization.
- info, rules, preregistrations at http://sergewebservice.ca/seven/wmxcc.html
- book your camping/lodging early.
- Come prepared and fly safely!

Please avoid organizing other major meets in Golden during these dates. A big
comp following the Willi would be welcome. :D

Thanks,
Serge.

Willi 2008 infos: http://sergewebservice.ca/serge/wmxcc.html

2008 CANADIAN PARAGLIDING NATIONALS

July 28th and ending Saturday August 2 - CHELAN, WA

In conjunction with the Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada (HPAC) and Aerial Paragliding, I'm excited to announce that, for the first time ever, the Canadian Nationals will be held in conjunction with the Chelan Open/Pre-PWC in Chelan, WA. Doug Stroop and Denise Reed have run an excellent competition at Chelan for the last few years. The combination of a solid site, experienced organizers and enthusiasm for the idea from pilots on both sides of the border is exciting and in the best spirit of international competition. The comp starts Monday July 28th and ends Saturday August 2nd, with Sunday as an extra day should we need it.

Below is all the information along with some background on why we're holding the Canadian PG Nationals in the US this year.

Website: http://www.chelanxcopen.com/

Dates: The event is 6 days, starting Monday July 28th and ending Saturday August 2nd, with Sunday as an extra day should we need it.

Location: Chelan Butte, Chelan, Washington USA

Registration Dates: Early Registration March 15th through June 15th, $285. Late Registration After June 17th, $325. 35 Reserved Canadian spots until April 14th.

Pilot Requirements: USHPA issued P4, or a P3 with Turbulence and Cross Country special skills endorsements, or foreign equivalent. Pilots must present their current USHPA membership card at Registration. Foreign pilots will be able to obtain an USHPA 30 day temporary membership at registration.

Entry Fee: Registration opens March 15th and the entry fee is $285 until June 15th, and $325 after.

Type of tasks: Race to Goal via turnpoints.

Prize Classes: Open, Canadian, Serial, Womens.

Prizes: Cash, Trophies, and Schwag

Method of Payment: Check or Money order to Aerial Paragliding. Foreign pilots contact doug@paragliding.us

Pilot Meeting and Registration: Mandatory meeting and registration Sunday, July 27th in the Stehekin Room at Campbells Resort. Registration from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, pilot meeting at 7:00 PM.

Meet Organizers: Doug Stroop/Denise Reed

Meet Director: Doug Stroop

Score Keeper: Dave Wheeler

Safety Director: Safety CommitteE

-Canadian Prizes

For the first three male and top female Canadians. Canadians are also of course entered in the "Open" prize categories, as well as the Serial glider class.

-Scored as a Canadian competition for Canadian NTSS points.

This meet counts as a Canadian meet for 2008, not a foreign meet. This is to encourage all Canadian pilots to attend and compete against each other, which is important for Canadian Team Selection.

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