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Saturday April 14 to Friday April 20, 2012

Come See the Action at the United States Southernmost Hang Gliding Park. Watch as 100 plus Hang Gliders are sent into the Convergence over the Florida Ridge, where they will thermal up to the Clouds and Race Cross Country to a specific Goal each day. Sport Class pilots can join in the Action. Some of the Best Pilots from all over the World will be Flying, come meet and Learn from the Best in the Sky!

Format

Cross Country Race to Goal with Gap Scoring. Three Classes Rigid Wing, Flex Wing and Sport Class. GPS required for scoring except for Sport Class. Prize Money will be distributed between the three hang glider classes and first three places in each class. Must be a minimum of Hang III or equivalent with XC, Turbulence and Aerotow skills

 

Schedule

Thursday April 12 and Friday April 13
Practice/Tune Up Days
Aerotow training available.
Representatives of Wills Wing will be available for help.

Saturday April 14 - Pilots Meeting
Mandatory Pilots Meeting at 8:00AM

Amenities

On-site Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner available.
On-site Camping available - $15.00 per person per night.

Swimming Pool, Hot Showers, Wi-Fi Internet Access.

 

Florida Ridge Team Challenge

This Event precedes the Rob Kells Competition.
Saturday April 7 to Friday April 13, 2012
An XC Team competition which allows less
experienced flyers to Learn and Fly with the World's Top Pilots!
Click on Team Challenge Logo for Registration

 

Flytec Race and Rally

This Event will follow the Rob Kells Competition.
April 22nd to April 28th
Flying towards Lookout Mountain, Tennessee!
Click on Race & Rally Logo for Registration

REGISTRATION

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The Florida Ridge - Rob Kells Memorial Competition 2012
 
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Flex and Rigid Wings
Registration - $250.00 * +$50 Late Fee
Towing Fees - $375.00 *

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Sport Class
For the beginning competitor. Lesser tasks each day. Help in coordinating flight plans and retrieval. Task planning and GPS training for those using GPS. Attendance for all 7 Days NOT Required. We are going to score a Pilot’s best 3 days.

Registration - $275.00 *
Towing Fees - $25.00 per tow *

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NOTE:   You will have a chance to Submit Payment thru Paypal after clicking the 'Register Now!' Button. Remember, Registration is NOT Complete Until You Submit Payment.

* Registration Fees: Early Registration until February 15 2012 - SAVE by REGISTERING EARLY!

* Late Registration: $50.00 Late Fee After February 15, and $100 Late Fee after April 15.
                                          Sport Class: There is a Late Registration Fee of $25.00 after April 15.


* Tow Fees: Tow Fees are due during the Competition


* Refund Policy: If you Cancel by March 31st you get a full refund. After March 31 there is no refund.

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Fridays through Mondays, Sunrise to Sunset.   First Timers Please Call For Appointment.
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12671 East State Road 80, Clewiston, FL 33440  |  863-805-0440
GPS Coordinates:  N 26 46.091  W 81 14.094