NSW State Championships 2017

Temora, Australia,   9 December 2017 – 16 December 2017

Champions

Club
1 GVH Bernie Sizer 4,782
2 GME Tom Gilbert 4,190
3 GCE Mark Barnfield 3,936
Standard
1 XJG Don Woodward 4,780
2 PNL Peter Trotter 4,775
3 LSL Scott Lennon 4,238
Meter 15
1 WPP John Buchanan 5,000
2 XJT Mark Dalton 4,019
3 GUG Ben Coleman 3,764
Meter 18
1 GQR Bruce Taylor 4,967
2 GHS Adam Woolley 4,453
3 GAG Lumpy Paterson 4,272
Open
1 GQR Bruce Taylor 4,965
2 GHS Adam Woolley 4,495
3 GAG Lumpy Paterson 4,299

GCK - The grand old lady

Last off today was Std Libelle GCK,   our oldest campainer, and former rocket ship of several pilots in the competition.  Now in the steady hands of Les Kinsley.  See our Gallery.  
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 12 December 2017 at 05:23.

Day 3 -- Gliders away

Five classes in the air by 1300 and last gate ( club) open at 13:20.   Dont forget you can watch their progress on gtacklive.com - select current and day 3 from the choices. 
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 12 December 2017 at 03:52.

Day 3

Day 3 shaping up best so far.  Weather pattern improving to an expected big day tomorrow in front of the next weather system.  Big wings have been sent north to Tottenham on a 584 km  racing task.  Big final glides expected in 10000 ft + late afternoon air.  The fast and slippery standard and 15 metre ( with significant talent represented) are doing a four leg racing task of 500 km around Peak Hill.  The clubbies were at the back of the grid ( not again, you hear them say!) and got a four hour A...
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 12 December 2017 at 03:50.

Day 2 Grid

See the gallery for a snapshot of the Day 2 grid.  ( Pst!! Comp Committe can we have a Drone for the classy aerial shot - CASA approved of course!)
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 11 December 2017 at 05:51.

Gallery Upload

See our gallery for a photo of our greatly appreciated glider tugs ( Tuggies notoriouly reluctant to appear in these photos - look for a small gaggle near the third tug's wingtip) We have Paul in Lumpy Paterrson's yellow Callair ( MPO), Terry in Peter Hofman's Pawnee LGT, Mike in Temora'a PXI, Ken in Southern Cross's FBI and Stuart in Bathurst's TNI. Thanks, Guys. 
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 11 December 2017 at 05:45.

Day 2

  Better day again than yesterday.  All classes sent north east into what Brian the weather man says will be a 'Cu filled sky'.  500 k racing task for 18/Open, 475k Racing ( and a bit earlier start) for Std / 15 and a 350k (mean) four hour AAT for Club, last to launch.  All gliders up and away by 1330. First back by 1700 we expect.
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 11 December 2017 at 04:33.
Edited by: Bob McCormack on 11 December 2017 at 05:13.

**** LIVE TRACKING ***

We have live tracking with GFA trackers in almost all gliders.   The important website is " gtracklive.com " .        Select Current  as the option, then pick your day and class.  Enjoy Temora Crew
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 10 December 2017 at 23:26.

Day 1

Day 1 Good Blue day by Temora standards.  Expecting 6000ft with light northerly winds.  Tasks to North East - North West.   - Open / 18 - 360 km racing task,  - Standard / 15 - 3:15 AAT,  - Club - 3:30 AAT Planned launch at 12:00. 
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 10 December 2017 at 00:45.

Practice Day

Practice day underway at Temora for the NSW State Comps.  Half the field taken a launch on a reaaonable blue day with 10 kt winds from south. 
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Written by: Bob McCormack on 9 December 2017 at 02:43.

Latest winner

1. Bernie Sizer 97.05 km/h
2. Les Kinsley 87.91 km/h
3. Tom Gilbert 88.06 km/h
Updated: 16/12/2017, 17:27
1. Peter Trotter 121.12 km/h
2. Don Woodward 111.95 km/h
3. Scott Lennon 101.13 km/h
Updated: 16/12/2017, 17:15
1. John Buchanan 121.57 km/h
2. Jacques Graells 111.93 km/h
3. Mark Dalton 101.38 km/h
Updated: 16/12/2017, 19:44
1. Bruce Taylor 134.55 km/h
2. Adam Woolley 126.92 km/h
3. Terry Cubley 125.46 km/h
Updated: 20/12/2017, 21:21
1. Bruce Taylor 134.55 km/h
2. Adam Woolley 126.92 km/h
3. Terry Cubley 125.46 km/h
Updated: 20/12/2017, 21:21

Latest task

Task 5, 16 Dec 2017
Task distance: 158.15 km  /  301.52 km  (222.70 km)
Task duration: 2:30:00
Updated: 16/12/2017, 09:15
Task 6, 16 Dec 2017
Task distance: 260.86 km  /  531.49 km  (380.59 km)
Task duration: 3:00:00
Updated: 16/12/2017, 09:10
Task 5, 16 Dec 2017
Task distance: 260.86 km  /  531.49 km  (380.59 km)
Task duration: 3:00:00
Updated: 16/12/2017, 09:14
Task 6, 16 Dec 2017
Task distance: 256.01 km  /  524.88 km  (375.32 km)
Task duration: 3:00:00
Updated: 16/12/2017, 18:03
Task 6, 16 Dec 2017
Task distance: 256.01 km  /  524.88 km  (375.32 km)
Task duration: 3:00:00
Updated: 16/12/2017, 09:13

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