Zone E - Middle Ontario
SOGGI's Thanksgiving Thermal Duration Contest

Event Description

On Saturday October, 8 2016, the Southern Ontario Glider Group (SOGGI) will host a Thanksgiving thermal duration contest for line-launched and electric powered sailplanes (ALES). Sailplane classes will be determined on the day according to contestants planes.
NOTE: Wind direction on the day may limit the field length available for line launching, so bring an electric sailplane if possible.

Registration starts at 9:00 am, pilots briefing at 9:30, contest starts at 10:00.

Proof of current MAAC/AMA membership is required. Pilots from other clubs, extra winches, hi-starts and shade tents also welcome. Pilots bringing winches/hi-starts etc. are requested to please arrive by 8:30 am to set up equipment.

There will be no entry fees.

Rain day will be Sunday October 9. If weather is unsuitable this will be agreed at the field on the day, or by email if the weather forecast causes postponement beforehand.

Please contact Contest Director Andy Meysner for directions to our current flying site, and for any further information.