Where and When?
Where?
The F1GP is based at Leeton Airfield in regional NSW. Leeton is the perfect site for our event for a number of reasons:
- It’s in the heart of some of the best gliding country in Australia
- The town is large enough to have a multitude of social, dining & accommodation options
- The airfield itself isn’t busy during the period our event is held
When?
The contest starts on the 28th of December 2020, and concludes on the 5th of January 2021, The 28th of December is a designated practice day.
how is the F1GP different?
Conventional gliding competitions can require a huge financial commitment. Formula 1.0 is centred around the club class handicap of 1.0, which means that pilots can buy a competitive sailplane for less than $10,000. In the first running of the contest in the 2017 / 2018 season, the contest was won by Nathan Johnson in a borrowed 1976 Glasflugel Hornet
glider racing has evolved
Real racing in affordable gliders, with a strong focus on being family friendly, social, and fun
F1GP Major Sponsor
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Our team of aeronautical and aerospace engineers are each highly skilled in their own area of specialisation which enables us to provide you with a complete design service spanning aircraft structures, mechanical and electrical systems, avionics, software development.
Whether you are looking for advice on a one-off project or a complete design service to support your fleet, Five Rings Aerospace Consulting is ready to help.
F1GP Sponsor
The Formula 1.0 GP is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. To learn more, please visit destinationnsw.com.au or click on the below button.
