News

(5 Jan 2011)

Task 2 - Craig Worth Open

Another great day at Forbes, Day 4, Task 2 Wednesday 5th January, 2011 Open Class Forbes, Grenfell, Eugowra, Cudal for 162 km with the Sport Class Forbes, Eugowra, Cudal for 84.4 km.

Towing went well though we were down 1 tug. We got everyone away in about 1.5 hours with 5 tugs.
There was no early rush as conditions looked slow to start with the high cirrus.
After launch finished the Sports class pilots reported over development way in front of them.
Rob headed off in the direction of goal and Wes back to headquarters to monitor the radar.
The Sport class task was stopped just before their first turnpoint as the storm was too close to their goal.
Rob and Wes monitored Cudal closely and we hoped the storm would pass by the time the Open class would arrive at goal.

It did and we had 33 pilots in goal. Results here.

Curt Warren receiving his $250 day prize money from Gary Pymont at the Shell Service Station

Attila Bertok 2nd with $150 and Dave Shields 3rd with $100

Getting ready for Task 2