Lenny Baron <lennybaron> writes:

It's now June and the flying season is upon us and the Chelan dust
devils have started spinning! I'm really looking forward to both running and
flying in this year's 32nd annual Chelan Cross Country Classic, June 30th to
July 5th. The Classic is not a sanctioned, hard-core meet, nor a frilly
spot-landing contest with door prizes, it's somewhere in between. The meet
purpose is to provide vigorous competition for the top pilots, yet a great
learning experience for novice X/C pilots, and a great vacation town on the
nicest lake in the world for your loved-ones. The meet format is pilot-called
task - you decide what to do and how to get the most out of each day. Chelan X/C
conditions in July are legendary and with good reason. This is both a hang
gliding and a paragliding meet, both wings are welcomed and both wings will have
sub classes based on performance differences. Plenty of trophies are up for
grabs.

The rule updates, along with new waypoints, and special events plans are almost
complete. Here's what's coming: 1) One called-task day. This will help all
pilots along as we all become thermal markers. If a pilot finishes early and
wants to keep flying this will be their chance to do a multiple task. 2) New,
closer-in waypoints to allow smaller out-and-returns and triangle flights (20-30
milers). 3) New mountain waypoints, added primarily for paragliders. Good for
high-pressure weather days 4) An evening panel discussion with Chelan legendary
luminaries, X/C tips and "Back in the day" stories 5) All ages dancing at one of
the downtown clubs 6) Let's hike the Butte, early morning exercise 7) And…back
by overwhelming demand…the always popular BBQ.

Pilot registration now available on the CBCC website:
http://www.cloudbase.org/calendar/

Early registration ends June 15th.

E-mail at: <lennybaron>

Come fly the Classic and join in on this fun. Get high and go far!

Lenny Baron, 2013 Chelan Cross Country Classic Meet Director