Randy <<email>> writes:

LUMBY AIR RACES

June 13, 14, 15, 2008

For Hang Gliders and Paragliders in conjunction with Lumby Days

This is a fund raising event that helps the L.A.F. to maintain Coopers Launch

Maximum 50 Entrants

$1500.00 in cash prize money has been secured so far for this year.
$2000.00 was awarded in 2006 and $5000.00 was awarded in 2007.

The Lumby Air Force Eagle Trophy will be Awarded to the winners and their names will be added. Other prizes will also be awarded.

The Lumby Air Force will be hosting The Third Annual Lumby Air Races June 13,14, 15, 2008 for Hang Gliders and Paragliders.

This will be a fun filled event with multiple flights allowable per open window as last year. Two classes for Hang Gliders and two classes for Paragliders. Best flight per day will be used for scoring. Saturday and Sunday starts allowed for people that can't make the Friday start.

The format will be valley triangle racing around the town of Lumby and spot landings, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with Lumby Days.

Helmets, Parachutes, HPAC liability insurance and GPS will be required. Maximum 50 entrants.

A spot will be secured for 2006 and 2007 entrants until Feb 28th.

This year $50.00 advance entry fees before May 15th includes dinner and dance with live music and the MEGA FIRE OF LIGHT Saturday night. Entrants after May 15th will be $75.00. No refunds available however unused entrant fees can be donated to the L.A.F or credited to secure a spot for the 2009 Lumby Air Races if something happens and you can't make it.

On site camping with fire, sauna and wireless Internet and cell coverage only $10.00/night or $20.00 for 4 nights of Race.

Please make cheques or money orders payable to the Lumby Air Force
Send to: #249 Mabel Lake Road Lumby BC, V0E2G5
To pay by credit card go to www.PayPal.com  and send to <email> , for online banking use interac email transfers and send to <email>.

For more info on flying in the Lumby Vernon valley and past Lumby Air Force events go to www.LumbyAirForce.com

Contact person

Randy Rauck
250 547 6841
<email>

Also Since its high water season... have fun Kayaking from the landing zone to Mable Lake via The Shushwap River (30km)

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Hang Glider pilot Peter Bowle-Evans who's life was lost in an avalanche near kicking horse mountain near Golden BC last Wednesday