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Event info
The Santa Cruz Flats Race will run from Sunday, September 13 to Saturday, September 19, 2015. Come on out and join us for some unique flying and loads of fun in the desert. Based at the Francisco Grande Hotel in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Expand page for more detailsFlying site
The Francisco Grande Golf Resort is hosting us for the 10th straight year. The resort allows us to park fully assembled gliders in the green grass under the shade of many trees just adjacent to the "tower" where all of our rooms are.
Expand page for more details- left before start of event
Prize funds and scoring categories
- Class 1 Open
- Class 2
- Class 4
- Class 5
- Class 1 Sport
Contacts
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meet organizer
- Jamie Shelden
- 831-261-5444
- naughtylawyer@gmail.com
Downloads
- 2015 SCFR Local Rules
- All USA Airspace.faf file
- All USA Airspace.kml file
- 2015 SCFR Scoring Parameters
- 2015 SCFR Nice Things to Know
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.CompeGPS.wpt
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.GoogleEarth.kml
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.GPX.gpx
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.SeeYou.cup
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.FS.wpt
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.UTM.utm
Event info
The Santa Cruz Flats Race will run from Sunday, September 13 to Saturday, September 19, 2015. Come on out and join us for some unique flying and loads of fun in the desert. Based at the Francisco Grande Hotel in Casa Grande, Arizona. Aerotow.
In the memory of a hang gliding pioneer and dear friend, Mark Knight, who died in a Dragonfly accident in 2014. Mark was an incredibly skilled pilot, great fun guy and one of the local pilots that made this whole event possible. He is so missed and we want to dedicate this event to him and the example he set for all of us with his kindness and great attitude.
Selection and entry fee
Aerotow fees: will be announced at least one month before the start of the meet, but we expect they will be in the $350-$375 range depending on fuel costs and other factors.
Remember, this is an aerotow launch competition, therefore it is absolutely necessary that you are thoroughly skilled at aerotowing and capable of aerotowing the glider you plan to fly in competition conditions. An international competition is no place to learn how to aerotow. If you are unknown to the organizer/meet director, you may be asked for proof of your aerotow expertise when you pre-register. During the competition, the meet director/safety director reserves the right to remove (without refund) any pilot who does not demonstrate appropriate aerotowing skills.
Refund Policy
If you cancel at least two months before the start of meet there is a $75 cancellation fee. Between July 14 and August 14 there is a $150 cancellation fee. After August 14 there is no refund. There are no exceptions so please be certain you can attend before you register.
Payment Method
If a check, US $ dollar account only. Must be received within 10 days of registration to guarantee entry. Complete and submit this form then send a check payable to: Jamie Shelden, 1760 Suite F, PMB -220 Airline Highway, Hollister, CA 95023.
If PayPal or Dwolla click the BUY NOW/PAY button back on the website http://santacruzflatsrace.blogspot.ru/ after registering there too.
Prize fund and scoring categories
General schedule
8-11 am Registration
September 13 - 19, 2015
Competition days
September 19, 2014
Prize giving ceremony
I add an extra day here to take care of a bug in Live Tracking.
Daily schedule
12:00 - Take-off window opens
18:30 - Scoring office opens
22:00 - Provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
Hotel and resort http://www.franciscogrande.com/
How to get here
South of Phoenix on I10 or I8. 5 miles west of Casa Grande on Gila Bend highway.
Casa Grande, AZ 85193, USA
Casa Grande, Arizona United States
Plane
The nearest airports are:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Web: https://skyharbor.com/
Tuscon International Airport
Web: http://www.flytucson.com/
Car
From Sky Harbor International Airport:
Head East on East Sky Harbor Boulevard and merge onto AZ - 153 South towards I-10/AZ-143. Merge onto I-10 East via exit number 1A towards Tucson. Stay on I-10 East for 32 miles and exit AZ-387 South (make right at top of ramp) for 9 miles. Turn Right (West) onto AZ-84 (Gila Bend Highway). Head West for 5 miles until Resort on right.
Total driving distance is 46 miles and 50 minutes.
From Downtown Phoenix:
Merge onto I-10 East via exit number 1A towards Tucson. Stay on I-10 East for 32 miles and exit AZ-387 South (make right at top of ramp) for 9 miles. Turn Right (West) onto AZ-84 (Gila Bend Highway). Head West for 5 miles until Resort on right.
Total driving distance is 47 miles and 52 minutes.
From Tucson International Airport:
Take I-10 West to Casa Grande exit 194 Florence Blvd. Make a left onto Florence Blvd. Take Florence approx. 10 miles and we are on the right hand side.
Total driving distance is 78 miles and 1 hour 16 minutes
Downloads
Waypoint files
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.CompeGPS.wpt
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.GoogleEarth.kml
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.GPX.gpx
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.SeeYou.cup
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.FS.wpt
- 2015-sanata-cruz-flats-and-mark-knight-memorial.UTM.utm
Organizers
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Contacts
-
meet organizer
- Jamie Shelden
- 831-261-5444
- naughtylawyer@gmail.com
Socials
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Tasks and results
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Task 1
13 Sep, 2015
Class 1 — 67.8 km — Race to goal
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Task 1
13 Sep, 2015
Class 1 Sport — 27.9 km — Race to goal
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Task 2
14 Sep, 2015
Class 1 — 63.7 km — Race to goal
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Task 2
14 Sep, 2015
Class 1 Sport — 39.5 km — Race to goal
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Task 3
15 Sep, 2015
Class 1, Class 5 — 75.8 km — Race to goal
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Task 3
15 Sep, 2015
Class 1 Sport — 38.4 km — Race to goal
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Task 4
16 Sep, 2015
Class 1, Class 5 — 81.5 km — Race to goal
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Task 4
16 Sep, 2015
Class 1 Sport, Class 4 — 39.5 km — Race to goal
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Task 4
16 Sep, 2015
Class 2 — 110.4 km — Race to goal
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Task 5
17 Sep, 2015
Class 1 — 81.6 km — Race to goal
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Task 5
17 Sep, 2015
Class 1 Sport — 38.2 km — Race to goal
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Task 6
18 Sep, 2015
Class 1, Class 4, Class 5 — 88.2 km — Race to goal
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Task 6
18 Sep, 2015
Class 1 Sport — 43.0 km — Race to goal
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Task 7
19 Sep, 2015
Class 1 Sport — 30.6 km — Race to goal
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Task 7
19 Sep, 2015
Class 1, Class 4, Class 5 — 87.2 km — Race to goal