Merlin Cross-Country Development Camp

Contest Information

Contest Name: Merlin Cross-Country Development Camp
Contest Location: Amelia Court House, VA
Description: We plan on having meals at the glider port on Friday and Saturday nights for a small fee. Merlin can support camping and a limited number of RV hookups. Real bathrooms, showers and a washer and dryer are available. Multiple types of lodging are available within a 3-18 mile radius of the gliderport. Please see the Camp website for more lodging information. The registration fee is 100 dollars which covers a club membership and other fixed costs. Meals and tows will be billed separately. Dinners will be about 20 dollars. Tows will be 50 dollars to 2000 ft and 60 dollars to 3000 ft AGL. Yesterday ( May 2) pilots started arriving early in anticipation of a great soaring day. They were not disappointed - it was very good, and we had many complete the tasks. Check out WeGlide for Merlin to see the flights. Tomorrow, we have a full day of developing pilots into XC pilots It will be fun.
Dates: Practice: 5/3/2024 - 5/3/2024
Contest: 5/3/2024 - 5/5/2024
Classes: Sports
Fees: Deposit: $100.00
Entry: $100
Checks to: Merlin Soaring Association
Host Organization: Merlin Soaring Association
Contest Web Site:
Control Point Site: https://soaringxccamp.weebly.com/richmond-va.html
Contest Manager: Jim Garrison | Phone: 434-996-3033 | Fax:
 
Contest Status Sanction Staus: Approved
Online Registration Online entry is closed.