Dates: 5/6 June 2010

Our Competition Flying Clinic focuses on racing & flying efficiently. The Competition Clinic not only helps pilots refine racing skills, but also to improve XC skills. It includes both classroom lecture and flying together on a competition task. We utilize scoring software and Google Earth to view and analyze track logs.

Competition Clinic fee:
$295

Greg brings his experience from flying and competing internationally and shares this knowledge in the clinic. Some of his results include:

• 1st – West Coast Paragliding Championships, Woodrat Mountain, Oregon USA 2008
• 2nd – BaWü Airgames, Oppenau, Germany 2009
• 3rd – Nordic Championships, Preddvor, Slovenia 2009
• 3rd – Rat Race, Woodrat Mountain, Oregon USA 2008

Some of the topics we cover include:

• Preparation
• GPS & Vario use
• Understanding the task
• Checklists
• Mindset
• When to launch
• Gaggle etiquette
• Getting a good start
• Turn points
• Speed to fly
• Strategy
• Flying with others / alone
• Common mistakes
• Staying safe
• Changing conditions
• Glide to goal
• Making goal
• Understanding scoring

Ask us about a private Competition Clinic custom designed for you.

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