The Boomerang Trophy
The Blue Ridge Soaring Society's Boomerang Trophy is designed
to promote interaction between soaring sites at the cross
country soaring level.
Current location:
Farmington, NC
Last Move:
October 2, 2008
Boomerang Trophy Rules:
- To claim the Boomerang, you must fly a minimum of 100km
(50km if L/D is less than 30:1) and land at the site where
the trophy resides. Straight line or dog leg flights are
permissible, and FAI rules apply
- The flight must originate within a 500km radius of New
Castle, VA.
- The longest flight of the day wins. In case of a tie
distance over different courses, the best speed over the
course wins.
- Team efforts are permitted, in which case each pilots
name will be engraved on the trophy.
- A pilot may not be involved in 2 consecutive moves of
the trophy.
- When the trophy is claimed, the pilot is asked to notify
the Blue Ridge Soaring Society of its new location.
Check out the list of pilots who have claimed this prize.
Unfortunately the stories behind these flights and the numerous
unsuccessful attempts are not as easy to put into the electronic
form. These are still best heard around a blazing bon fire after
a long day of cross country soaring.
