Here is the notice from the oz report......we're limiting it to 15 students so if you want a slot let me know or go to the link at the bottom and sign up with quest, it might not be an active link yet, but try tomorrow.


Flytec Comp Clinic
Clinic

Learn from the top guns how to compete

Kevin Carter <heaviek> writes:

The Flytec XC/Competition Clinic will be hosted by Quest Air April 1-5. Four days of learning and flying with one extra day for weather. Last year Curt Warren led us to a hugely successful competition clinic and we want to build on that momentum.

In an effort make our teaching curriculum more pilot specific, this year we are changing the format to limit the team sizes to just three pilots per coach and we are offering a wider range of opportunities. The clinic will encompass a four day "Training Competition" incorporating both general XC and competition XC skills. This includes learning and refining GPS navigation, using the radio, perfecting XC technique, improving outlanding skills, and practicing towing skills.

Pilots will be grouped in teams of three with similar wings and skills to foster consistent group flying. Each day your team will rotate to a different instructor so you can experience a variety of techniques. This is an opportunity for pilots of all abilities and all glider types to take their flying to the next level.

Also with the new energy flowing into the single surface and sport classes we want to encourage, support, and help teach our future champions in a safe, friendly, laid back environment that will also cram a pilots head with as much information he or she is ready for!

We have chosen April 1-5 to capitalize on the great spring weather with just the right amount of lead time before the two biggest meets of the spring season. (The Florida Ridge Nationals April 8-13 and the Flytec Championships April 16-22).

We anticipate a range of participants, from new XC pilots on single surface gliders up to advanced pilots flying competition class gliders. We will also be introducing those interested to the new Online Contest System. This contest is exploding in popularity in Europe and is a blast to be a part of. The cost of the clinic is 300 dollars plus tows. Some clinic instructors will be available to help early arrivals prepare their equipment and for airport pickup.

Each day will include

* optional AM landing clinic sessions
* continental breakfast (basic, but silences that growling stomach)
* Morning seminars on weather, thermalling, gps use, route planning, XC skills, landing, towing, foot launching, tactics, etc.
* Midday XC tasks. These will be flown as a group tailored to the needs, skills, and equipment of the students.
* Optional late afternoon landing clinic session
* Evening GPS scoring, flight analysis, and debrief.

Up to date Clinic info as well as a FAQ can be found at: www.flytec.com/Events/spring_comp_clinic.htm