Registration open for SGP USA 2016 (July 24-31 2016)

All,

Today we are one year from the start of the "FIRST EVER" FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA Qualifier! This series will be held in Ionia, MI at the Ionia County Airport (Y70) on July 24th thru 31st 2016. The event will be held in 15m sailplanes.

FAI SGP USA Official Website: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016
FAI SGG USA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/USASailplaneGrandPrix
FAI SGP Video: https://youtu.be/t9bdZCvkRuc

SGP USA 2016 (as with all FAI SGP events) is strictly limited to 20 total pilots. 15 US/Canadian entries and 5 entries reserved for foreign pilots.

US/Canadian pilot applications (12 remaining) will be ranked based on 2015 SSA pilot ranking (http://soaringweb.org/PRL/prl.2015.html). Foreign pilots entries (4 remaining) will be ranked by current FAI pilot ranking (http://igcrankings.fai.org). We will also maintain a detailed waiting list as necessary (see below).

IMPORTANT: The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, September 31, 2015 at 10pm.

IMPORTANT: If we do not fill all FOUR remaining foreign entries by January 31, 2016 we will begin adding from the waiting list. The waiting list will be exercised in order of WHEN your application email is received (NOT by ranking list position).

With that, please send your application email AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Please include the following information in your email to :

Full Name
Nationality
Glider Club
Glider Manufacturer and Type
Glider Reg (ex.N367T)
Contest Number (ex.7T)
Current SSA or FAI Ranking
Email Address
Home Address
Phone Number
Pilot Photo
A short blurb on your interest in SGP USA

Sincerely,

Sean Fidler
7T
SGP USA Event Manager and entrant

A new PILOT ENTRY FORM is available on the 2016 Sailplane Grand Prix USA official website (www.sgp.aero/USA2016).

To submit your entry, please click the following link:

http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016/event-in...ontestID=15898

Sincerely,

Sean
7T

Link to FAI Sailplane Grand Prix Rules: http://sgpstorage.blob.core.windows....p-rules-v7.pdf

There has been a good deal of questions about there rules. I thought I would post them here for all to read at their leisure. Incredibly simple really. Enjoy.

Comments welcomed.

Sean
7T

As of this evening, NINE (9) pilots are registered (of 20 max). The event is filling up very quickly now.

Ford Motor Company has signed on as our title sponsor. Two more sponsor announcements will be coming shortly.

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Link to registered pilots: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016/pilots_a...ontestID=15942

- 7 (of 15) US/Canadian pilot slots are left.
- 4 (of 5) International slots remain.

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Registration closes on September 30th, 2015 at 10pm!

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The 2016 FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA Qualifier competition is scheduled for July 24-31, 2016 in Ionia, Michigan.

Event Website: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016

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The top 2 (perhaps 3) pilots qualify for the 7th SGP World Series in Potchefstroom, South Africa to be held from Nov 5th -12th, 2016 in 18m class.

As of this evening, NINE (9) pilots are registered (of 20 max). The event is filling up very quickly now. 348 days until the event begins.

Link to registered pilots: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016/pilots_a...ontestID=15942

- 7 (of 15) US/Canadian pilot slots are left.
- 4 (of 5) International slots remain.

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Registration closes on September 30th, 2015 at 10pm!

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The 2016 FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA Qualifier competition is scheduled for July 24-31, 2016 in Ionia, Michigan.

Event Website: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016

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The top 2 (perhaps 3) pilots qualify for the 7th SGP World Series in Potchefstroom, South Africa to be held from Nov 5th -12th, 2016 in 18m class.

As of this late this evening, TEN (10) pilots are registered (of 20 max). The event is filling up very, very quickly now. 348 days until the event begins. We just received our second International entry from Australia!

Ford Motor Company has signed on as our first event Sponsor and several more sponsor announcements will be coming shortly.

LINK TO REGISTERED PILOTS:
http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016/pilots_a...ontestID=15942

REGISTRATION SUMMARY:
US/CANADIAN PILOTS -
8 US & Canadian Pilots have registered as of 7-9-15.
Only 7 (of 15) US/Canadian pilot "slots" are left.
- 15 US and Canadian Pilot Entries will be accepted
- If less than 5 International pilots register by January 31, 2016 we will add more US and Canadian pilots in the order of receipt of registration

INTERNATIONAL PILOTS -
2 International Pilots have registered as of 7-9-15.
Only 3 (of 5) International slots remain.

US/CANADIAN Registration closes on September 30th, 2015 at 10pm EST!

INTERNATION Registration closes on January 31, 2015 at 10pm EST!

The 2016 FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA Qualifier competition is scheduled for July 24-31, 2016 in Ionia, Michigan.

Event Website:
http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016

PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION: The top 2 (perhaps 3) pilots from the 2016 Sailplane Grand Prix USA will qualify for the 7th SGP World Series in Potchefstroom, South Africa to be held from Nov 5th -12th, 2016 in 18m class.

As of this today, ELEVEN (11) pilots are registered (of 20 max). * 343 days until the event begins. *We just received our third Canadian entry! The first ever, FAI Sailplane Grand Prix USA is continuing to fill up quickly. Hurry up and enter before the event is closed. *

Ford Motor Company, top US soaring supplier Wings and Wheels and Quicken Loans have signed on as event sponsors.

The 2016 FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA Qualifier competition is scheduled for July 24-31, 2016 in Ionia, Michigan.

Event Website: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016

PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION: The top 2 (perhaps 3) pilots from the 2016 Sailplane Grand Prix USA will qualify for the 7th SGP World Series in Potchefstroom, South Africa to be held from Nov 5th -12th, 2016 in 18m class.

LINK TO REGISTERED PILOTS: *
http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016/pilots_a...ontestID=15942

REGISTRATION SUMMARY:
US/CANADIAN PILOTS -
9 US & Canadian Pilots have registered as of 7-14-15.
Only 6 (of 15) US/Canadian pilot "slots" are left.
-********15 US and Canadian pilot entries will be accepted.
- Additional entries will be added to a waiting list in order of entry receipt.
- US/Canadian entries will be accepted in order of SSA ranking.
-********If less than 5 International pilots register by January 31, 2016, we will add wait listed US and Canadian pilots in the order of receipt of registration
US/CANADIAN competitor registration closes on September 30th, 2015.

INTERNATIONAL PILOTS -
2 International Pilots have registered as of 7-14-15.
Only 3 (of 5) International slots remain.
- International entries will be accepted in order of FAI ranking.
INTERNATIONAL competitor registration closes on January 31, 2016.

SPOTS REMAINING: THIRTEEN (13) pilots (of 20 MAX) are now registered for the 2016 FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA Qualifier! 7 spots remain (1 International (of 5) and 6 US/Canadian (of 15))

LATEST NEWS: German soaring star ULI SCHWENK has just entered the event!

The first ever, FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA is continuing to fill up VERY quickly. If you have interest in competing in the event, please HURRY UP and enter before the remaining entry slots fill up! *

WHEN: The 2016 SGP USA competition is scheduled for July 24-31, 2016 in Ionia, Michigan.

2016 SGP USA Website: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016

PURPOSE OF THE 2016 SGP USA:

A) To qualify the top 2 (perhaps 3) pilots for the 7th SGP World Series in Potchefstroom, South Africa to be held from Nov 5th -12th, 2016 in 18m class!
B) To provide an opportunity for US and Canadian pilots to participate in the FAI SGP Series
C) To provide US and Canadian pilots an an opportunity to to participate in pure sailplane racing (Regatta Start, Assigned Tasks, Finish Line, First Pilot to finish, WINS!)
D) To promote sailplane racing to the US public and media

LINK TO VIEW CURRENTLY REGISTERED 2016 SGP USA PILOTS: *
http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016/pilots_a...ontestID=15942

REGISTRATION SUMMARY:

US/CANADIAN PILOTS -
9 US & Canadian Pilots have registered as of Aug 18, 2015.
Only 6 (of 15) US/Canadian pilot "slots" are left.
-********15 US and Canadian pilot entries will be accepted.
- Additional entries will be added to a waiting list in order of entry receipt.
- US/Canadian entries will be accepted in order of SSA ranking.
-********If less than 5 International pilots register by January 31, 2016, we will add wait listed US and Canadian pilots in the order of receipt of registration
US/CANADIAN competitor registration closes on September 30th, 2015.

INTERNATIONAL PILOTS -
4 International Pilots have registered as of Aug 18, 2015.
*** Only 1 (of 5) International slots remain. ***
- International entries will be accepted in order of FAI ranking.
INTERNATIONAL competitor registration closes on January 31, 2016.

REGISTERED PILOTS: FOURTEEN (14) pilots (of 20 MAX) are now registered for the 2016 FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA Qualifier!

ONLY SIX (6) spots remain (1 International and 5 US/Canadian)!

LATEST NEWS: German soaring star ULI SCHWENK and Canadian NICK BONNIERE have just entered the event!

The first ever, FAI Sailplane Grand Prix (SGP) USA is continuing to fill up EXTREMELY quickly. If you have interest in competing in the event, please HURRY UP and enter before the remaining entry slots fill up!

WHEN: The 2016 SGP USA competition is scheduled for July 24-31, 2016 in Ionia, Michigan.

2016 SGP USA Website: http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016

PURPOSE OF THE 2016 SGP USA:

A) To qualify the top 2 (3 if all 20 entries are filled) pilots for the 7th SGP World Series in Potchefstroom, South Africa to be held from Nov 5th -12th, 2016 in 18m class!
B) To provide an opportunity for US and Canadian pilots to participate in the FAI SGP Series
C) To provide US and Canadian pilots an an opportunity to to participate in pure sailplane racing (Regatta Start, Assigned Tasks, Finish Line, First Pilot to finish, WINS!)
D) To promote sailplane racing to the US public and media

LINK TO VIEW CURRENTLY REGISTERED 2016 SGP USA PILOTS:
http://www.sgp.aero/usa2016/pilots_a...ontestID=15942

REGISTRATION SUMMARY:

US/CANADIAN PILOTS -
10 US & Canadian Pilots have registered as of Aug 19, 2015.
Only 5 (of 15) US/Canadian pilot "slots" are left.
- 15 US and Canadian pilot entries will be accepted.
- Additional entries will be added to a waiting list in order of entry receipt.
- US/Canadian entries will be accepted in order of SSA ranking.
- If less than 5 International pilots register by January 31, 2016, we will add wait listed US and Canadian pilots in the order of receipt of registration
US/CANADIAN competitor registration closes on September 30th, 2015.

INTERNATIONAL PILOTS -
4 International Pilots have registered as of Aug 19, 2015.
*** Only 1 (of 5) International slots remain. ***

We are now at 15 registered pilots for the first ever FAI Sailplane Grand Prix USA Qualifier 2016.

1 International entry spot remains.

4 US/Canada entry spots remain.

HURRY! This is probably be full by the end of this coming weekend................

www.sgp.aero/usa2016

Sean