Welcome to the Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships 2025 where the skies become a stage for camaraderie, competition, and adventure! This event is more than just a hang gliding competition - it's a celebration of our shared passion for flight and a platform for pilots of all levels to soar to new heights.
Our goal is twofold: to create a welcoming environment where new and aspiring pilots can experience the thrill of competitive flying while being mentored by seasoned pros, and to offer a world-class challenge to our most experienced pilots. Whether you're stepping into the sport class for the first time or you’re an open class veteran seeking a test of skill and endurance, this competition is designed with you in mind.
We’re excited to see the dynamic interactions and mutual support that define our community, and we look forward to witnessing the incredible flights and personal bests that will unfold. Let’s embrace the spirit of friendly competition and support one another as we chase the skies together.
Fly safe, and may the best pilot win!
When: Tuesday 14th January, 2025 – Tuesday 21st January, 2025
Where: BMIA Bill Moyes International Airport (The paddock north of the Forbes Airport) Via 'Dr Young Drive'
Sanction:
FAI Cat 2 and SAFA AAA for Open Class and SAFA AA for Sport Class
*Sports class will have their own task set each day.
What you need:
- Hang Glider (well maintained!)
- Harness (well maintained)
- GPS or GPS/vario
- Tow release and bridle
- Recently repacked parachute
- Helmet
- Current SAFA membership
- VHF Rating and equipment (more info)
- Aerotow Rating
Cost: $450
Entry Fee: which Welcome dinner, Presentation dinner and Trophies.
Aerotow Fee: $500 which includes unlimited tows and site fees for 9 days.
Retrieve: You need to arrange your own retrieval team, we can help with match making just contact us (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Headquarters: Forbes Aeroclub - Bedgerabong Road, Forbes. (Artie Wright Dr).
Daily Briefing: 10 am on the 1st day and 11 am each day unless advised otherwise (weather dependant).
Local Rules: CompetitionBookletForbesFlatlands2024.pdf
Waypoints: forbes_2022_waypoints.wpt (Right click and 'Save Target As'. File saved in geo format).
Airspace: 2020_forbes_airspace.txt (Right click and 'Save Target As').
