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Ongoing

WCSC General Meetings for 2009

 

  • April 7, 2009 - 7:30pm - Heritage Grill - Vintage HG Movie Night!

  • May 2, 2009 - Start of the Year Party, Bridal Falls - Click here for details
  • May 16, 2009 - In Pemberton, after flying - 2nd weekend of FV XC
  • June 20, 2009 - 7:30pm - Location in Fraser Valley TBA
  • July 11, 2009 - BFAR Party, Bridal Falls - Click here for details
  • September 1, 2009 - 7:30pm - Heritage Grill
  • October 6, 2009 - 7:30pm - Heritage Grill
  • November 3, 2009 - 7:30pm - Heritage Grill - the club's Annual General Meeting - please plan to attend!

Unless otherwise specified above, most general club meetings take place at the Heritage Grill in New Westminster (details below). This year again, the club will be having meetings at a few different locations, including Pemberton and the Fraser Valley.  Look at the list above for the next scheduled meeting.

Meetings are open to anyone, member or non-member. In addition to a little club business, meetings feature a presentation on anything from a pilot's recent flying trip, to a HAGAR discussion, to a treatise on meteorology, catching the latest flying clips or DVDs, or something equally interesting to club members.



447 Columbia Street
New Westminster

Almost right next door to the Columbia skytrain station

 

The Heritage Grill is located at 447 Columbia Street in New Westminster, and is a funky little jazz restaurant with excellent food, an extensive bar, and an eclectic back meeting room for the club to use. There is lots of free street parking after 6 pm, and the restaurant is located almost right next to the Columbia sky train station.

Please do not bring in ANY outside food or drink to a WCSC meeting. We used to meet at a great pub in Coquitlam, with great food, drinks, and a private meeting room. All at no charge to the club. Unfortunately, someone foolishly brought their own can of beer into a club meeting, then compounded the blunder by leaving the empty can for the staff to clean up. The next day the club was informed that we were no longer welcome to meet there. Having outside alcohol in their facility actually puts their liquor license in jeopardy.


British Columbia Cross Country League

Runs January 1 - December 1, 2009

Click here for the BC Cross Country League Page
 
January
 
February
 
March

2009 WCSC Reserve Deployment & Repack Clinic

March 14 and 15, 2009
Lower Mainland location TBA

The club has secured Betty Pfeiffer for the 2009 WCSC Reserve Clinic.

The dates will be March 14th and 15th. HG and PG can attend either day. Please indicate your preference when you pre-register (see below).

The exact location and exact times will be announced closer to the event, but count on the Surrey area, starting at about 8:00 or 9:00 am.

The cost for the clinic is $30 Canadian. It would greatly help the club if you would pre-register for the clinic, as it will help us with scheduling. If possible, please pre-pay as well, using the payment page you'll find on the registration page. We have to pre-pay for Betty's airfare. Most of the other costs have been covered by generous volunteers, so the cost of the clinic can be kept low.

Reserve clinic pre-registration and payment
 
April

Sierra National Challenge

April 26 to May 3, 2009
Dunlap, CA

USHPA sanctioned event located in Dunlap, CA.

XC Race to Goal. Requirements are standard safety requirements set by Competition Manual and Rulebook. Registration starts on Jan. 1, 2009 and ends Apr. 26th. Must have a P3 rating w/TURB.

Fees are $340 w/o meals & lodging until Mar. 15 and then $440.

Website?
 
May

WCSC Start of the Year Party 2009 - Postponed


NOT May 2, 2009 - Date now TBA
Bridal Falls Golf Course clubhouse, BC

The event will probably still take place at the Bridal Falls Golf Course clubhouse but it has been postponed. There will be a BBQ steak dinner, available for $10 / person. Club awards for 2008 will be presented, and there may be other prizes available.

Come and celebrate the beginning of the main flying season!

To pay online for your dinner(s), click the link.

http://www.westcoastsoaringclub.com/Forms/fvxc_pay.php


FV XC Weekend #1 - Fraser Valley - CANCELLED

May 2 to May 3, 2009
Fraser Valley, BC

The FVXC Series is an informal competition for both HG and PG pilots. Click the link for more information.

http://westcoastsoaringclub.com/comps/fvxc.php

FV XC Weekend #2 - Pemberton

May 16 to May 17, 2009
Pemberton, BC

The FVXC Series is an informal competition for both HG and PG pilots. Click the link for more information.

http://westcoastsoaringclub.com/comps/fvxc.php

2009 East Coast Championships

May 31 to June 6, 2009
Ridgely, MD

Cross Country Race to Goal comp located at Highland Aerosports flight park in Ridgely, MD.

Registration starts Mar. 15, 2009 and ends May 31st.

H4 or H3 with meet director approval, XC, TURB and AT.

www.dangeroustoys.aero

2009 West Coast Paragliding Championships

May 31 to June 6, 2009
Ruch, OR

USHPA Sanctioned event. Race to Goal, Out & Return, Triangles.

Registration starts Feb. 15, 2009. P3 with USHPA membership. Entry fees are $345 postmark by 4/15/09 and $395 after.

Must have GPS, helmet, reserve and radio capable of transmitting on all USHPA frequencies.

MPH Sports
 
June

Fourth Annual Lumby Air Races

June 12 to 14, 2009
Lumby, BC

Happening in conjunction with Lumby Days

The format will be closed circuit triangle and rectangle racing around the town and area of Lumby BC Canada.

GPS scoring.
This event is open to HG and PG as in past years.
Registration 8am June 12. Pilots meeting 9am

Location for registration, meetings and landings is at the Freedom Flight Park, just 1 mile north of the village of Lumby BC on the Mabel Lake Road.
1500 foot private air strip in service for Fly In pilots wanting to land at the flight park. Aero Towing may also be in operation.

Limit - first 50 competitors

Featuring...
* Expect $3000.00 - $5000.00 in prize money as the last three comps here.
* EXCESSIVE great food for 2009 Sat. Eve party (that's a promise)
* Big Fire
* Live dance music in the Raven Aviation Hanger Sat. Eve after dinner
* Ongoing Lumby Days festivities including concerts, beer gardens, amusement park and fun and games for kids.
* On site camping at the Freedom Flight Park with community camp fire, shower, sauna and wireless Internet
* New this year as a Lumby days event!!!! Kayak racing near landing field

Comp Cost - $75.00 before May 1st. $100.00 after.

Lumby Air Force

Rat Race Paragliding Competition

June 28 to July 4, 2009
Ruch, OR

USHPA Sanctioned comp held at Woodrat Mountain.

Intro to competition, mentoring program, evening classroom, discussions, race to goal, out & return, triangles.

Registration starts Feb. 15 and ends June 28th.

P3 with USHPA membership. GPS, helmet, reserve and radion capable of transmitting on all USHPA frequencies.

Fees are $395 by 4/15 and $450 after.

MPH Sports
 
July
XC Paragliding Open - Vernon, BC


3 days of flying XC

Dhv 1, Dhv1/2 , Dhv 2 gliders only please

Emphasis on this event is fun ,and to Raise money for the Climb for Prostate Cancer www.climbforprostate.

Cost is $100.00 for 3 days of flying.

Fly as far as you can in 3 days add up your km and the pilot with the longest flights wins each category. Members of the Okanagan club will supply retrieve!

You need to bring a radio and GPS for flight verification.

Sponsored by Advance Paragliders and Flytec . Nice prizes donated by both companies already! Local pilots will be on hand to discuss XC options in the area.

Call or email for details

Glenn Derouin - glenn@paraglidecanada.com - Phone 250-503-1962

2009 Canadian Paragliding Nationals

July 10 to 19, 2009
Mont Yamaska, Quebec

DESCRIPTION?

Cdn PG Nats on goflyxc

2009 Bridal Falls Air Races

July 11 to July 12, 2009
Bridal Falls, BC

The Bridal Falls Air Races will be open to hang glider and paraglider pilots, family, friends, and interested public. There will be lots of FUN competitions and challenges for pilots of all skill levels, including:
- Out & Return XCs
- Greatest Altitude & Longest Flight
- Discounted Tandem Flights

Please follow the link for more information.

http://www.westcoastsoaringclub.com/events/bfar.php

Willi Muller XC Challenge

July 24 to August 2, 2009
Golden, BC

DESCRIPTION!!!

Willi on goflyxc
 
August

33rd Annual Lakeside Event

August 8 to 9, 2009
Invermere, BC

Mt. Swansea, Invermere, B.C.

Hang gliding and paragliding splash landing contest, acro contest, banquet and party with a live band.

Email: fly_-AT-_LakesideEvent_-DOT-_com

lakesideevent.com

Big Springs US Nationals 2009

August 9 to 15, 2009
Big Springs, TX

USHPA Sanctioned cross country race to goal event.

Registration starts on 2/1/09

H3 rating w/XC and AT skills.

Entry fee is $325 and add $100 within one week of meet.

Website?
9th Annual Burnaby Mtn Best Glide Competition

Come join us for this classic event: we will continue with the same format as

last year, but with more prizes and cash for our winners. We plan to bring the latest wings from Aeros, MacPara and U-Turn to test fly.

Cost: by donation ($10 minimum). Money collected will go to the Bridal Falls Web Camera. A special prize will be given to the person with the largest donation.

Location: Burnaby Mountain (of course).


Date: Friday, Aug 21, 2009 (starting after 4PM) - weather permitting.

There are three events that all qualified pilots may enter:

Solo A: Fly the most laps around the trees (taking off from before the path – no foot faults).
Prize money $25.

Solo B: Fly then kite the most laps around the trees (foot faults are allowed).
Prize money $25.

Team C: Fly then kite the most laps around the trees (foot faults and "helpers" are allowed).
Prize money $50.

Rules:
1. If during your flight, you touch a tree or person with your wing you are disqualified from all events.
2. You must land on your feet for the flight to count.
3. You must be a HPAC or USHGA member to enter.
4. You must have fun.

A special thanks to last year's sponsors - Westcomb and Deimos Paragliding:

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Deimos Inc
Ph 604-418-7328
Toll Free 1-877-FLY-PG13

Canadian Hang Gliding Nationals

August 15 to 22, 2009
Sun Peaks, BC

Sanctioned Class B/GAP Racing Meet with Open Class, King Post Class, Rigid Wing Class. Considering Club Class for recreational pilots.

Some of the best flying conditions in Western Canada in a resort setting. Take the chair lift to launch! Sun Peaks is about 4 hours from Vancouver, 6 hours from Seattle.

Cdn HG Nats on goflyxc

US Paragliding Nationals

August 16 to 22, 2009
Squaw Peak, UT

USHPA Sanctioned Race to Goal with turn points.

Located at Squaw Peak, UT. Registration starts Apr.1st and ends Aug. 15th. Fees are $400 before July 14th and $475 after.

Must be P3 w/TURB sign off or foreign equivalent.

Must have harness, helmet, reserve and radio.

To host one of the best nationals and perform the longest task in national history.

www.paraglideutah.com
 
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December

 


 

 


Last updated: 17 June 2009