In September, Lasham Gliding Society is holding the UK Qualifying round of the FAI/IGC Sailplane Grand Prix series, a new format of glider racing which is designed to be more interesting to watch and which culminates each day in a straight 'race to the line'. All the gliders will be trackable on-line via satellite data feeds from each glider. On the final day, 6th September, we're having a public event and you're all welcome to fly in even with an engine up front.
We've got good grass, a long runway for those who need it, and we're not planning any winch cables in the air that day.
We'll have the final day of the Grand Prix racing, parachuting, a number of air displays and an attempt by the British Disabled Flying Association (BDFA) to pull a DHL 757 along the runway from their wheelchairs! The event is in aid of the BDFA and the Lasham Trust. Landing fee of £20 covers entry to the event for all occupants. (We're also having a bit of a party in the evening to celebrate our 50th birthday, but that's extra!)
For more information about the event, see
UK Sailplane Grand Prix 2008 .
Landings are from 0800-1050 with departures from 1800. All landings are PPR and if you would like to come in please call 01256 384900 for a slot.
Hope to see a few pprune contributors here!
Regards
Alastair Mackinnon
Manager, LGS