El Peñón Classic Race 2019
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The Golden Site of Perpetual Flight
The 6th annual El Peñón Classic Race is back again this February 2018, hosted by
Vuelo Libre Mexico in everyones favorite thermal heaven, Valle de Bravo,
Mexico. This FAI Sport Class sanctioned event will see a wide variety of pilots
flocking to enjoy the famously idyllic conditions, and exciting tasks. Pilots
will be able to enjoy two practice days, and five competition days, with tasks
ranging from about 40 km to 65km, before wrapping up the fun with closing
ceremonies and pilot dinner.
For those who havent visited this magical spot, incredibly, every day is
flyable, offering plentiful thermals and convergence lift. Valle itself is a
gorgeous little lakeside town with plenty of activities, and top notch
restaurants and bars to enjoy a victory mescal, or recharge after a long day of
flying.
The competition meet director this year is master rated pilot, and advanced
instructor, Mitch Shipley, of whom all of you know on the comp circuit, as
having a long record of supporting a fun, organized, and safe competition.
A landing clinic with Mitch will also be scheduled near the event for those
interested in hanging a little longer in paradise and brushing up on the most
crucial skill to safe flying.
The competition fee includes score keeping, competition director, t-shirt,
ambulance, task and briefing, water and shaded area at take off, and dinner
party at prize giving ceremony in the landing zone on the last day.
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