Post by Simonjg on Dec 20, 2007 22:14:17 GMT 12
Omarama 19-24 December 2007
Grand Prix Sailplane Racing is a new format for displaying the sport of soaring at its most fast and furious. After two years of racing at qualifying events, nineteen finalists have been chosen to meet in New Zealand in December, 2007 to settle who is the number one Grand Prix pilot in the world.
Likened to Formula One in the sky, the elite line-up of international pilots will demonstrate the skill and daring of competitive gliding. Spectators on the ground – or via the live streaming on the internet - will experience the thrill of the world’s fastest free-flying aircraft racing head-to-head at speeds of up to 300kph, at times just metres above the ground.
As of tonight Ben Flewet in his ASW 27 is 1st equal ;D
Grand Prix Sailplane Racing is a new format for displaying the sport of soaring at its most fast and furious. After two years of racing at qualifying events, nineteen finalists have been chosen to meet in New Zealand in December, 2007 to settle who is the number one Grand Prix pilot in the world.
Likened to Formula One in the sky, the elite line-up of international pilots will demonstrate the skill and daring of competitive gliding. Spectators on the ground – or via the live streaming on the internet - will experience the thrill of the world’s fastest free-flying aircraft racing head-to-head at speeds of up to 300kph, at times just metres above the ground.
As of tonight Ben Flewet in his ASW 27 is 1st equal ;D