Fly Cordele
Contest info
Dates:
Unofficial Practice Day: 06/05/2027
Official Practice Day: 06/06/2027
Sports Class Nationals Contest: 06/07/2027 through 06/16/2027
Regional Contest: 06/07/2027 through 06/12/2027
Classes:
Sports Class Nationals: Sports Class
Regional: FAI 15 Meter/Standard and 18 Meter
Fees:
Sports Class Nationals Deposit - $150, Entry Fee - $850
Regional Deposit - $150, Entry Fee - $630
Sports Class Nationals: Six non-refundable tows will be included in the Entry Fee. All tows outside the contest period of 06/07/2027 through 06/16/2027 (i.e., Practice Day tows) and/or in excess of the stipulated number of contest tows will be available at $70 each.
Regional: Four non-refundable tows will be included in the Entry Fee. All tows outside the contest period of 06/07/2027 through 06/12/2027 (i.e., Practice Day tows) and/or in excess of the stipulated number of contest tows will be available at $70 each.
Deposit Payment:
The Atlanta area is continuing to experience significant delays in receiving mail from USPS, with some mail not even reaching us. We recommend using Zelle to transmit your deposit to insure it is delivered to us in a timely manner.
Deposit Checks to:
Cordele Racing LLC
c/o Mitch Deutsch
120 Raquel Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
or use Zelle and send to:
RegionFiveSouthCordele@comcast.net
Contest Manager:
Chris Carter
Please visit the SSA Website to register online and follow the instructions for sending the deposit and documents for a valid registration.
Note: The number of combined entries for both contests will be limited to 55 gliders, so please make sure that your deposit and paperwork are properly forwarded to the Contest prior to the Preferential Entry Date to avoid being placed on the Wait List
The Region 5 South and Sports Class Nationals Contests are SSA sanctioned and will be conducted according to the rules for regional contest and national contest, respectively, as published on the SSA website.
For flying and rules related questions please contact the Competition Director - Rich Owen at flycordele@yahoo.com.
Please click on this link for the Pilot's Kit. In order to save resources and reduce costs, we will only be printing a limited number of Pilot's Kits. If you desire to receive a hard copy of the Pilot's Kit at registration, please inform us in advance.
Flying before the Contest
Make sure you know the airport rules such as the routine for crossing the main runway and where you can and cannot take your automobile while on the airport property.
Note: you must be signed up and fully registered (i.e, paperwork submitted and contest fees paid) for the respective contest before you fly on any of the practice days and contest days.
Tows may be available on Friday, June 5, 2027, subject to available towing capacity from the joint MGSA/TBSS Badge Camp being held prior to the Contests. Any tows provided on this date will be subject to a Daily Camp Fee.
Please note no tows to contestants will be available before Friday, June 5, 2027, as attendance and towing will be limited to members of both Clubs that are participating in the joint MGSA/TBSS Badge Camp.
