Prvaki
| 18m | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M3 | Erik Borgmann | 21 |
| 2 | UKG | Geoff Brown | 19 |
| 3 | N1 | Norman Bloch | 16 |
Race 4 Fast Speed Day
A high pressure system is extending a ridge up into task area. The forecast is for the Gawler area to remain blue, with cumulus forming to the northeast to over 11,000ft - 3,300m.
Today a 416km task has been set going north first, then turning to the east into the expected cumulus. Yesterday the 412km task was completed at nearly 150kph. We can expect a similar speed today.
Erik Borgmann is 3 points ahead of Norm Bloch and the winner today will get 8 points and the second place 5 points. So Erik needs to do all he can to come home in 1st place to secure his position and Norm must come 1st today to win the grand prix.
It should be an exciting race.
Fast Race 3
Classic Gawler soaring conditions made for a fast 412km race today. A convergence line marked by cumulus to over 11,000ft stretched northwards from Gawler. The competitors were sent straight north for 200km and back again with a short leg to the east. The line of cumulus split up the fleet as each pilot sought he best path under the clouds. After the top turn point Pete Temple went east of the direct line to the finish looking for the best air. His gambit paid off and put him well in front of th...
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Race 3 Redux Fast Day Forecast
The sea breeze is abating and the forecast if for cumulus to the north to over 10,000ft - 3,000m. A 413km task has been set and it promises to be a fast race. With cumulus forecast we expect more tactical maneuvers from the pilots as they seek an advantage to bring them home in first place.
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Race 3 Cancelled
Overnight a trough passed through the area. By morning Gawler was covered by high cloud. The cloud cleared to the east leaving blue skies and a sea breeze blowing in from the south. Several gliders were launched, but eventually the day was cancelled. See you tomorrow!
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SGP Gawler Race 2.
After the passage of the trough the wind is now more northerly. This will mean dryer and warmer air, and better conditions. The forecast is for a blue day with light winds and thermals to 7000ft - 2000m. A 302 km task has been set with five turn points. Pete Temple's glider is back online. It will be an exciting race. #SGPGawlerFind out more:https://sgp.aero/australia2025FAI Sailplane Grand Prix #airsports #FAIGliding #Sailplanes #GliderPilot #sailplanegrandprix
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Race 1 Redux
Low, blue and windy. The weather system that brought cloud and rain to the Gawler task area has now moved east. The forecast for today is for continuing southerly wind, no clouds and thermals to 6500ft -2000m. The task is 195km with a later start of 13:15. As no pilot completed the task yesterday, today is still Race 1. The pilots are looking forward to a better day today and improving conditions for the rest of the contest.
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Race 1
A 299km task has been set for today 6 December with first launch not before 1pm. The trough that has been crossing the area is expected to clear this afternoon. Soaring conditions are forecast to improve during the week. Follow all the racing action on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@faisailplanegp/videos and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/faisgp and here with more information posted today.
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Day 1
Due to adverse weather Day 1 is cancelled. See you tomorrow!
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SGP Gawler
SGP Gawler is underway with the official Practice Day taking place on Saturday 4 January. A trough moved across the area with high cloud and a southerly breeze pushing the good soaring conditions north of the airfield. The first glider to launch, WP flown by John Grant from Western Australia, climbed to over 11,000ft - 3,000m but the other gliders did not get away. The weather tomorrow, the first race day, looks challenging with the good soaring conditions forecast to be north of Gawler Airfield...
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