Lumby

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Randy <randy> writes:

Get Ready For THE THIRD ANNUAL LUMBY AIR RACES June 13,14, 15, 2008 For Hang Gliders and Paragliders in conjunction with Lumby Days.

$50.00 advance entry fees before May 15th includes dinner and dance and the MEGA FIRE OF LIGHT Saturday night.  Entrants after May 15th will be $75.00.

This is a fund raising event that helps the Lumby Air Force ( L.A.F.) to improve Coopers Launch and Saddle Mountain Launch

Maximum 50 Pilots $2500.00 in cash prize money has been secured so far for this year.  More may follow as in past years.  $2000.00 was awarded in 2006 and $5000.00 was awarded in 2007.

The Lumby Air Force Eagle Trophy will be Awarded again to the winners and their names will be added.  Other prizes will also be awarded.  This will be a fun filled event with multiple flights allowable per open window as last year.  Two classes for Hang Gliders and Two classes for Paragliders.  Best flight per day will be used for scoring.

Saturday and Sunday starts allowed for people that can't make the Friday start.  The format will be valley triangle and rectangle racing around the town of Lumby and spot landings, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with Lumby Days.

Helmets, Parachutes, HPAC liability insurance and GPS will be required.  10 hours minimum airtime and foot launch ability required.  Maximum 50 entrants.  $50.00 advance entry fees before May 15th includes dinner and dance and the MEGA FIRE OF LIGHT Saturday night.  Entrants after May 15th will be $75.00.

On site camping with fire, sauna and wireless Internet and cell coverage only $10.00/night or $20.00 for 4 nights of Race.

Please make cheques or money orders payable to the Lumby Air Force and send to: #249 Mabel Lake Road Lumby BC, V0E2G5 To pay by credit card go to www.PayPal.com and send to <randy>  For online banking use interac email transfers and send to <randy>

For more info on flying in the Lumby Vernon valley and past Lumby Air Force events go to www.LumbyAirForce.com  Contact person Randy Rauck 250 547 6841

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