Booker Rules Competition 2011

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Welcome to the web site for the Booker Rules Competition 2011. This competition is the first being run to our simplified set of rules. The competition is designed to be inclusive and fun for all levels of competitors yet still stretching for those with more experience.

In 2011 the competition will be run over 9 days starting on 30th April. The competition will be directed by Jim White with assistance from Doug Hilton and Mike Collett. It is open to all full, reciprocal, and temporary members of Booker Gliding Club irrespective of competition experience.

A FAI licence is not required but entrants are expected to familiarise themselves with the local airspace and circuit patterns before the competition.

The entry fee is set at just £20. There is a special temporary membership available for visitors costing just £30 for the 3 months to 9th May 2011. 
Competition Blog

Author: jimboffin
Time: 09/05/2011 09:27:07
Subject: Results

Final results are published. Well done Denis, Alan, and Jim for finishing 1,2,3. We shall have to look at the rules if we do this again to stop Denis winning!


Author: marnie
Time: 08/05/2011 21:29:37
Subject: Photos - Day 9

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62515545@N02/sets/72157626676379190/ Cheers Marnie


Author: jimboffin
Time: 08/05/2011 18:08:49
Subject: End of Comp

It's the end of comp but as I landed everyone out it won't be much of a party! Turbo gliders unsurprisingly flew the furthest today.....I feel a new rule coming on!


Author: jimboffin
Time: 08/05/2011 12:06:04
Subject: Day 9

Rebrief at 1300


Author: jimboffin
Time: 07/05/2011 15:19:06
Subject: Day 8 Saturday

Day 8 was a scrub. Briefing Sunday at 11am. Grid before if it isn't raining please.


Author: marnie
Time: 07/05/2011 13:03:33
Subject: Photos - AGAIN!

Day 3 and 5 http://www.flickr.com/photos/62515545@N02/sets/72157626653925192/ Day 7 http://www.flickr.com/photos/62515545@N02/sets/72157626665933480/


Author: marnie
Time: 07/05/2011 08:40:48
Subject: Sat breakfast

Breakfast is running a bit late - should be there before briefing! Cheers Marnie


Author: jimboffin
Time: 06/05/2011 22:32:09
Subject: Day 7

Scoring is a bit tricky. If you wonder why your score is as it is ask me tomorrow! Interesting day, I ended up in the BIC bar!


Author: marnie
Time: 06/05/2011 08:38:09
Subject: photos - round 2

Try this link to the photos instead. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62515545@N02/sets/72157626653925192 Cheers Marnie


Author: jimboffin
Time: 06/05/2011 07:00:14
Subject: Day 7

Just in case Nils says its a goer I have uploaded a provisional AAT task


Author: marnie
Time: 05/05/2011 21:23:38
Subject: Photos Day 3 and 5

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62515545@N02/sets/72157626653925192/ Cheers Marnie


Author: marnie
Time: 05/05/2011 21:21:56
Subject: Friday Night BBQ

The plan is for BBQ tomorrow night after derigging. If you can manage it, please drop your fiver and name to the office (or me) before you head off as we really need a minimum (!) of 10 to make it viable. Cheers Marnie


Author: marnie
Time: 05/05/2011 21:21:20
Subject: Breakfast

Hi from BBQ Central, Well we're gassed up again and ready to go...Breakfast as usual tomorrow morning Cheers Marnie


Author: jimboffin
Time: 05/05/2011 11:17:21
Subject: Day 6

Day 5 winner Glen Alison told us how he did it. "I just flew until the thermals found me!" Today looks iffy, rebrief at 12:30


Author: Willp
Time: 03/05/2011 22:57:42
Subject: My day 4

Set BOB-PIT-PEW-BO1-BF1 276 Flew 222k at 70 but bust the airspace at the start by 28 feet into the 4,500 zone. Also bruised backside and undercarriage on landing at MEM. Steve Jones is having a look at it --the u/c thatis. William


Author: jimboffin
Time: 03/05/2011 07:37:24
Subject: Day 4

Looks like Nils will forecast a very good day with lighter winds. I have posted a provisional task on the task page. Please grid before briefing. Jim


Author: jimboffin
Time: 02/05/2011 22:50:59
Subject: Day 3 result

A testing yet exhilarating task. Well done Denis for a fine performance flying 180K at 90KPH (handicapped).


Author: JDVDG303
Time: 02/05/2011 21:06:38
Subject: day 3 flight

sorry partner(Dennis) missed the turn at buckingham by less than 100m so had to step back to Westcott might have done better with a 3 legged race. see you wed Jeremy


Author: jimboffin
Time: 02/05/2011 07:15:03
Subject: Day 3

Hi All Good thermals today but best after lunch so grid after briefing please


Author: marnie
Time: 01/05/2011 12:05:14
Subject: Day 1 - BBQ

14 of us had a nice BBQ on the steps of the clubhouse at the end of Day 1. Register with the office and pay your £5 - miniumum number of 10 to make it worthwhile.


Author: jimboffin
Time: 01/05/2011 12:01:35
Subject: Day 2 Scrub

Unfortunately a ground hog day. Less sun, more wind, no task! See you tomorrow at 10


Author: jimboffin
Time: 01/05/2011 07:10:45
Subject: Day 2

Good morning all. Rig and grid after brief please. See you at 10.


Author: jimboffin
Time: 30/04/2011 15:28:31
Subject: Day 1 Result

Everyone came equal first. Too much wind, too little prospect of success. Scrubbed at 1415. See you all tomorrow!


Author: jimboffin
Time: 30/04/2011 06:25:54
Subject: Day 1 Task

Today will be sunny with blue thermals and strong NE'ly breeze. More likelihood of Cu to SW. Provisional task is set: SOS MEM BO1 BF1 104k see task page Let's hope we fly!


Author: jimboffin
Time: 29/04/2011 06:50:25
Subject: Last chance to enter

Today is your last chance to enter our competition. We have 20 confirmed entries and room for 5 more. There is no provision for HC so if you want to fly, get in the programme!