Gliding

New for 2012

One of the most spectacular new sports for 2012 will be the Gliding events run by the Vintage Gliding club from the Midland Gliding Club on the Longmynd. The VGC have given us this description:-

“Gliding of course, is very much weather dependant. All tasks are based upon pre-declared courses, which are set by the organisers of the event accordingly to best suit the day’s weather forecast. Pilots are notified of the turning points on the morning of the competition day, with all pilots being required to electronically log their flights to prove to the judges that the course has been completed as per the competition rules. Weather permitting, all competition days will take the gliders over the town of Much Wenlock, which where possible, will form at least one of the turning points for all tasks set.

Points are awarded based on 3 main criteria.

1/ Points are awarded on a basis for distance flown. Maximum points are awarded for those pilots that complete the course, whereas any glider failing to land at the declared finishing point will be awarded points on a graduating scale according to distance flown.

2/ Time/average speed taken to complete the course from the point of release after being launched, until the glider lands.

3/ Bonus points will be awarded on some tasks for maximum heights gained during the course.

If weather conditions are adequate, there will be up to 6 competition days allocated for the event.”

In addition to the competition there will be an aerobatic display over the Games ground and a static display of two aircraft on the Gaskell Field.

More information:

Visit www.wenlockolympiangliding.co.uk