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Event info
We're back at the Francisco Grande Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona for the eleventh Santa Cruz Flats Race. Come on out and join us from September 16-22 for some unique technical flying and loads of fun in the desert.
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The Francisco Grande Golf Resort is hosting us for the 11th 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
- Open Class
- Sport Class
- Class 2
- Class 5
Contacts
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Organizer/Meet Director
- Jamie Shelden
- naughtylawyer@gmail.com
Downloads
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.CompeGPS.wpt
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.GoogleEarth.kml
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.GPX.gpx
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.SeeYou.cup
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.FS.wpt
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.UTM.utm
Event info
We're back at the Francisco Grande Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona for the eleventh Santa Cruz Flats Race. Come on out and join us from September 16-22 for some unique technical flying and loads of fun in the desert.
Selection and entry fee
Aerotow fees: will be announced approximately one week before the start of the meet, but we expect they will be in the $350-$375 range depending on the number of entrants, 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. 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 16 and August 16 there is a $150 cancellation fee. After August 16 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-F Airline Highway, PMB 220, Hollister, CA 95023.
If PayPal or Dwolla click the BUY NOW/PAY button back on the website http://santacruzflatsrace.blogspot.com.
Prize fund and scoring categories
General schedule
9am - 11am On Site Registration
September 16 - 22, 2018
Competition days
September 22, 2018
Prize giving ceremony
Daily schedule
12:00 - Take-off window opens
18:30 - Scoring office opens
22:00 - Provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort http://www.franciscogrande.com/
The hotel has set aside a block of rooms for our group at a discounted rate. You must call and mention the hang gliding competition to book your room (don't book online or you will not get the discounted room rate). Book early because the discounted rooms may fill up before the start of the competition.
How to get here
By Plane: The nearest airports are:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Web: https://skyharbor.com/
Tuscon International Airport
Web: http://www.flytucson.com/
By 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
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Casa Grande, Arizona United States
Downloads
Waypoint files
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.CompeGPS.wpt
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.GoogleEarth.kml
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.GPX.gpx
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.SeeYou.cup
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.FS.wpt
- santa-cruz-flats-race-mark-knight-memorial-2018.UTM.utm
Organizers
Contacts
-
Organizer/Meet Director
- Jamie Shelden
- naughtylawyer@gmail.com
Socials
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Tasks and results
Task 1
16 Sep, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 72.3 km — Race to goal
Task 1
16 Sep, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 32.6 km — Race to goal
Task 1
16 Sep, 2018
Class 2 — 84.6 km — Race to goal
Task 2
17 Sep, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 89.5 km — Race to goal
Task 2
17 Sep, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 42.5 km — Race to goal
Task 2
17 Sep, 2018
Class 2 — 103.5 km — Race to goal
Task 3
18 Sep, 2018
Class 2 — 90.2 km — Race to goal
Task 3
18 Sep, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 81.1 km — Race to goal
Task 3
18 Sep, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 43.0 km — Race to goal
Task 4
20 Sep, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 33.8 km — Race to goal
Task 4
20 Sep, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 66.2 km — Race to goal
Task 5
21 Sep, 2018
Class 2 — 109.2 km — Race to goal
Task 5
21 Sep, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 33.4 km — Race to goal
Task 5
21 Sep, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 76.2 km — Race to goal
Task 6
22 Sep, 2018
Class 2 — 70.2 km — Race to goal
Task 6
22 Sep, 2018
Class 1 Sport — 35.5 km — Race to goal
Task 6
22 Sep, 2018
Class 1, Class 5 — 70.4 km — Race to goal