FAI European Gliding Championships 2009 - 15m, 18m, Open Class
June 27 - July 11 2009 NITRA, SLOVAKIA

Competition - 8th Jul 2009

2009-07-08 13:28:07

CONTEST DAY NINE IS CANCELLED FOR ALL CLASSES.

2009-07-08 10:50:26

If the improvement continues, tasks will be

: Open AAT with three areas. Time: 2 hours Distance: min.107.9km/max.358.8km (mean 230.4km.)

18m AAT 3 areas. 2 hours. 126.2km/365.2km (239.2km)

15m AAT 3 areas 2 hours. 122.9km/351km (230km)

And this is Contest Day 9.

2009-07-08 10:43:19

Weather information on the task sheets:

The cold front passed through during the night and the non-significant ridge of high pressure is spreading followed by the flow of a cold air mass.

Today, we can expect cloudy weather while middle and high cloud will decrease during the day.

The wind will be W to SW possibly increasing to 15mps.

Max temperature: 24degs. C. Trigger temperature is 17degs.C. Visibility 10km plus. Inversions: nil

2009-07-08 10:36:38

Pilots are asked to complete a questionnaire today about their reactions to the use of a finish ring instead of a finish line.

The main question is: is it a contribution to safer competition finishes?

We all love to see high speed finishes over the field but...

2009-07-08 08:56:07

Though the rest day, after 8 difficult flying days, made more tiring by high temperatures and high humidity, was very necessary yesterday, it was a bit frustrating to see a glorious sky chock full of Cu throughout the day, tantalising pilots on the ground.

Great for sightseeing in the beautiful old centre of Bratislava though...

2009-07-08 08:47:34

Good morning, Having had a good rest yesterday, we are all ready to go.

However, the rainy spell is taking a little longer to clear our area than expected, so briefing is delayed until 11.00.

First launch not before 12.00. Hoping for a task in the afternoon.