Aspres sur Buech
01 - 09 Aug 2016
Rigid wing FAI5 Rigid wing FAI5
Hang Gliding Class 2

Blog & News

Day 7 Task 5 - 2016-08-08 08:40

A relatively short last task of 132.6km today, as the north wind is expected to strengthen in the Aspres area this afternoon.  Prize giving tonight.

Day 6 Task 4 - 2016-08-07 16:11

Much lighter winds today and a 250km race taking pilots south of Digne and then up to Morgon ,then back south before heading north-west back to Aspres. 7 pilots in goal.The results are online.

Day 5 - 2016-08-06 09:01

The wind is much less today but is still too strong for safe launching from the airfield and flying a task. Pilots may be free flying later today. Tomorrow looks much better.

Day 4 - 2016-08-05 07:20

Today is cancelled as we have strong winds from the north which will increase during the day.

Day 3 Task 3 - 2016-08-04 10:22

Stronger winds are forecast for this afternoon, so a shorter task (134km) has been set to keep pilots away from the mountains.

Day 1 - Practice Day - 2016-08-01 06:32

Today too much North wind to fly safely in Aspres
11:00 welcome meeting at the set up area between the camping and the runway
18:00 registration completion at "Le Bistrot du Chevalet"
20:30 General briefing at Aspres town hall