This is not gliding related but is kind of cool in a creepy sort of way, I almost feel sorry for it when they kick it :). In the Read more section is a funny spoof of this creation.

 Thanks for the story Jonathan.

The Chchsoar support crew have produced the calendar for the entire season. This year we have reduced the 60" and f3f to 4 rounds each, the thermal events mentioned are based on 2m but allows for bigger gliders. During the year some special events may be added, we’ll keep you posted. The event calendar in the top corner of the site has now been completely updated, However you can see the calendar in it’s entirety click on read more below.

Mike.

*****This event will now be on the 27th, due to lack of wind last Sunday*****

Way back in 2004 our own Jonathan Wilson broke the New Zealand record for “Class F, Slope Distance”   This record still stands. This weekend is your chance to challenge that record. Have you go what it takes to crack the 2275 point mark.

The object is to make as many passes up and down the slope between two markers placed 100 metres apart in 4 minutes (1 lap = 2 passes - 200 metres flown). Each 100 metre pass scores 25 points., Each contestant has three flights, the best two to score.  So that’s over 91 100m legs in 2 rounds that you’ll have to achieve.

Its on this Sunday July the 20th,  Meeting on site,  at 12:30 competition start time is 1pm(so our cd can make it). You’ll receive a text around 12pm on Sunday with the comps location.  Please email me your cell phone number if you haven’t already. (captain@chchsoar.org.nz )

Everybody is welcome,  however only NZMAA members can claim the record.  

Class f has no glider size limit .

Jonathan  Wilson is the cd for this even.

Mike 

After a lot of playing with the back end of our site, we can now add Youtube videos.

The images are fixed now also, watch the site for some flashy new changes soon.