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I'm planning a speedflying event in new zealand, wanaka. the dates are 11th-19th december 2010. For more info please email me: laszlo@airactionsports.co.nz

Limited slots available.

Cheers

Laszlo

admin on "GPS Visualizer"

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:25:28 +0000

IGC to KML converter

Submitted by kitesurfa on January 30, 2008 - 8:30pm.

Utility to convert 'IGC' GPS data files to KML format for viewing in Google Earth.
http://mycloudbase.com/google/index.htm

admin on "GPS Visualizer"

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:25:11 +0000

Submitted by kitesurfa on August 18, 2007 - 1:48pm.

http://www.gpsvisualizer.com

Convert your GPS data for use in Google Earth
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/map?form=googleearth
The above linked page will allow you to import your GPS data file, or plain-text data (tab-delimited or CSV), and create a KML file that you can then view in the Google Earth application.

Convert your GPS data for use in Google Map
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/map?form=google

admin on "Speed Flying Website Links..."

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:15:45 +0000

thermik.net

Submitted by speedgliding.thermik.net on April 4, 2006 - 3:49pm.

Hi Smiling

I made a Subdomain for the Speedgliding Section on Thermik.net:

http://speedgliding.thermik.net

Enjoy Smiling

admin on "Speed Flying Website Links..."

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:15:21 +0000

Submitted by kitesurfa on April 2, 2006 - 10:10am.

If you know of any SpeedFlying websites please add to the list...

http://www.ulrichprinz.com/air/speed/

http://bluesteam.canalblog.com/

http://ataka.speedriding.free.fr
http://speedriding.canalblog.com

http://www.thermik.net

http://www.speedflying.no

admin on "speedflying in Norway"

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:14:10 +0000

Submitted by Stoylen on February 13, 2007 - 2:17pm.

First of all; this is a great site!

If I may, I would like to inform the readers about a new web page in Norway; http://www.speedflying.no. This is a private page, hobby-based, and in the future hopefully a good information channel for speedflyers in Norway. I have a lot more experience flying, than making web pages, so you might find some strange solutions:)

For now it's only in Norwegian, but in the future I will write important messages in English, such as events, popular flying sites etc.

Speedflying is not yet a big thing in Norway. I know of only a handful of people flying so far. However, we have a lot of great mountains perfect for the sport; particularly in the alpine regions on the west coast (the Sunnmøre area).

If you want to speedfly in Norway, send me a mail, and I will tell you were to go!

admin on "New World straight line Speedflying record"

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:54:30 +0000

Submitted by kitesurfa on May 19, 2006 - 7:55pm.

The Olympic Speedskiing run at les Arcs provided the ideal opportunity for Francois Bon , GIN Team Pilot, to see what speed he could achieve with his GIN 8 square metre speedflying proto. In a straight line on the very steep piste, and with the help of the European Spatial Agency, and French National Science Institute, a GPS system gave the result of 146.46 Kph. (91 mph)

This World straight line Speedflying record is asking to be broken next year!!

see: http://www.gingliders.com/news/00000167.php

? Is there any video of the world record attempts ?

kitesurfa on "SF-CIRS"

kitesurfa — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:47:04 +0000

SF-CIRS (critical incident reporting system)

If you are involved in or experience a Speed-Flying/Riding accident you are requested to fill in a CIRS form.

Download: http://spi.speedflying-interlaken.ch/downloads/sf_cirs.pdf

By filling out and returning the form, you will be helping to realize the dangers of speed flying sport, so we can all benefit in future from this knowledge to the best possible way to prevent accidents. All information will be kept strictly confidential and anonymous.

http://spi.speedflying-interlaken.ch

admin on "A New Sport is Born"

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:20:31 +0000

short news story

Submitted by kitesurfa on April 28, 2006 - 12:22am.

short news story on Radio France website

admin on "A New Sport is Born"

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:20:05 +0000

Submitted by kitesurfa on April 2, 2006 - 12:55pm.

Nice article with some great photos... Click Here

kitesurfa on "Google Earth 3D Airspace"

kitesurfa — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:04:49 +0000

View airspace in 3D with Google Earth

http://www.lloydbailey.net/airspace.html

admin on "Speed-Flying Event Calendar"

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:55:28 +0000

2010 Events Calendar

January
9 .. 11 ~ La Toussuire -
11 .. 15 ~ Speedcross Valfréjus, France
25 .. 29 ~ The Speedflyingpro Les Arcs, France http://www.speedflyingpro.com
1. Antoine Montant
2. François Bon
3. Yoan Castagnoli

29 .. 31 ~ Coupe Icare blanche, St Hilaire du Touvet, France - http://www.coupeicareblanche.com
30 .. 31 ~ Free dôme - station Guzet dans les Pyrennées @ 0688242408

February
6 ~ Speedriding Testival, Engelberg - Speedflying Zentralschweiz
8 .. 12 ~ Vallnord Int. Speed Contest, Andorra - http://www.speedride.cat
16 .. 21 ~ Winter Air Sports, Cota 2000 - http://www.kitemania.ro
19 ~ Valmenier - http://www.ride-air.com

March
10 .. 14 ~ Verbier, Switerland
13 ~ Swiss Championships, Davos, Switzerland http://www.speedflying-interlaken.ch
20 .. 21 ~ Max Schivari Speedriding Trophy, Marmolada, Italy
20 .. 21 ~ Amicale speed riding, St Lary, France
23 .. 24 ~ Peyragude, Col de Peyresourde
27 .. 28 ~ German/Austrian Championships http://www.speedflyingverband.com
26 .. 28 ~ Valloire - http://www.ride-air.com

April
2 .. 5 ~ French Championships @ Samoens, France
3 .. 4 ~ German Speedriding Open http://www.speedflyingverband.com
10 .. 11 ~ Valmenier - http://www.ride-air.com

May
29 .. 31 ~ Beartooth Pass speedfly boogie - Red Lodge, Montana USA

June
4 .. 5 ~ Lakes Charity Classic 2010, UK

July
1 .. 4 ~ GLC 4th July Boogie @ Lake Isabella USA http://www.groundlaunching.com

August
27 .. 31 ~ Koktebel Speed Flying Race, Ukraine http://www.speedflying.ru

September
October
November
December
11 .. 19 ~ Wanaka, New Zealand - laszlo@airactionsports.co.nz

2011 Events Calendar

January
February
March
April
? .. ? ~ French Championships @ Samoens, France

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Note: If you know or are planning any Speed-Flying Events or Demo Days etc... let us know.

To view ALL the previous years Speed-Flying Events - Click Here