Contest Format:

This is our annual club competition to award the best pilot with the Dahlsten Cup. For all of you would be champions, this is your chance since Rob Burgis has decided to retire from the Dahlsten Cup, come and get it! There is no cost for SHGA pilots. There is no rain date set, and based on the current forecast, conditions look great.

All pilots must have a current USHPA rating card on their person and must either be a SHGA club member in good standing (meaning your dues are paid and up to date), or have paid the SHGA day use fee.

Non SHGA pilots can compete, but a day use fee is required and a club donation would be appreciated. However, only SHGA members can win the cup. Transportation to launch is the responsibility of the pilot. Kagel can accomodate about 20 - 30 pilots, another launch at towers can accomodate about 10 - 15 pilots, but is an H4 site only (no PG). If you find yourself without a ride, try giving Steve Clark a call

If you are a visiting pilot then it will be best to arrive early and get a site briefing if you have not been here before. There is a good overview on the SHGA web site. Rules and guidlines and Site Dangers and Paragliding info are posted.

Open Class - open to all hang glider pilots that hold a H3 or above. Rigid wing pilots will be handicapped.

Sport Class - open to all pilots flying a king posted glider or paraglider. Pilots must be a H3 or above.

Required Equipment - Helmet, functioning radio, GPS, parachute, cell phone. If your GPS has a special adapter to connect to a computer, then you would be well advised to bring it with you. The score keeper will be equipped to handle USB connected devices and serial devices through a USB to serial adpater.

There is wifi connectivity at the LZ with OK bandwidth. You'll need to see the scorekeeper to get the access code. If you are not a member of SHGA, you will need to prove that you have paid the day use fee to get the code.

Tasks
Open Class - Usually will fly a triangle or lap race consisting of an entry start at the far end of the course and navigate the task hitting all turnpoints in the order specified. Turnpoint radius will be assigned the day of the task and will either be 400m or 200m depending on task and course length. The task comittee can chose a regatta start (where all pilots start at the same time) or can elect to use start intervals (normally intervals are used). Intervals will normally be 10 to 20 minutes apart with 2 or 3 intervals depending on the time between intervals, unless there is low participation , then we'll have one start time (regatta). If multiple starts are used, then leading points will be used. Fastest elapsed time wins. You must complete the course to receive arrival points otherwise only distance points will be awarded.

Sport Class - Task will normally be run like the open class with the course being shorter. The start cylinder will usually be at the opposite end of the open class task. Open to most P3 and H3 pilots that choose to fly king posted gliders.