Quallifying FAI event
Pribina Sailplane Grand Prix 2010
September 11 – 18, Nitra, Slovakia

Preparations - 14th Jun 2010

2010-06-14 20:36:05

Invitation

On behalf of members of Aeroklub Nitra I am proud to invite you all to the Pribina Sailplane Grnad Prix 2010 – FAI Quallifying event. The event is scheduled to September 2010 and will be held at the Airport Nitra / Slovakia.

The Nitra venue is already established as a great place for gliding events. All necessarily facilities including suitable airfield with camping area, briefing areas and repair facilities, catering and lodging close to the airport and good route infrastructure should ensure a successful event.

The greatest fortunes of all countries are people. Slovaks are commonly known for their friendly and hospitable behaviour. The climate and natural fortune has promoted Slovakia for tourism and adventure sports. This common interest to the sport, particularly to glider flying, is reflected by organising activities of the Slovak National Aeroclub or local clubs in the past. Here are the most important ones - the FAI European Gliding Championships 1994 (Club Class) held at Slavnica / Dubnica, the FAI Women European Gliding Championships 1997 held at Prievidza and most recently the FAI World Gliding Championships 2003 (World Class and Juniors Classes), FAI European Gliding Championships 2005 (Club, Standard and 18m Classes) and 2009 (15m, 18 and Open Classes). The last three events have been organised at the same place as this one. Additionally we should not to forget to mention the FAI World Gliding Championships 2010 (World, Club and Standard Classes) to be organised during July in Prievidza and the FAI European Gliding Championships 2011 (World, Club, Standard and 20m Multi-Seat Classes) in Nitra..

Moreover starting from 2003 Nitra became gradually more and more famous in gliding by organisation of now well established International Easter Gliding Competition - Pribina Cup. Furthermore our event is supported by local authorities, which will help us to achieve our goal to hold great, relaxed and especially safe event.

We hope that you have already found several reasons that encouraged you enough to fly the event in Nitra during September 2010 therefore me and all my team mates are looking forward to meet you here in Nitra..

On behalf of the Pribina Team

Sincerely yours

Vladimir Foltin
Competition Director