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23.03.98

HYDRO-ULTRALIGHT COMPETITION
An original ultralight competition, do not miss it !

In the 30's, the Schneider Cup was definitely the most known event for hydro-aviation, with competitors from Italy, France, UK and USA.

At that time, this race allowed to get numer of technical improvments, for instance allowing to create the direct predecessors of aircrafts like the Supermarine Spitfire.

On the idea from the Gatti Avioshop Library of Milano (Italy), this cup will be restarted this year, that time for ultralights

As we fully agree with the organisation's goals, we quote:

"Our hope is that this event can help to create a new enthusiasm for private aviation, and help revitalize flying for the "little guy". Our hope is that." Our hope is that it will also help to install interest in the aviation world for young people, and provide a challenge for small ultralight manufacturers to meet."

Such occasions being seldom, ULM Europe asked, and got, that a few foreign pilots can participate in the first run of the competitions preparing for the Small Schneider Cup.

KIND OF COMPETITION

Closed circuit speed race
Race with angles of 21° towards east, 30° towards west, 129° towards south
6 laps to run, each 8.35 km

PLACE AND DATE

The race will be held in
Desenzano di Guarda (Garde lake, Italie)
on
May 22, 23, 24, 1998

COMPETITORS

Only open to hydro multiaxis ultralights
Pilots with minimal 150 hours as PIC
Pilot alone on board
Declaration of participation at one's own risks
Third party insurance mandatory

The organization has foressen army hangars for the nights, and as well prizes for the three first in race, and Pilot Eagle Speed Speciality for all competitors. The competition takes place on the historical site of the former Italian airforce headquarters for speed flights.

Registration fees: ITL 400'000 for ultralights displaying their own sponsors, out of which ITL 300'000 refundable if the ultralight displays the organizer's sponsor.

If you want to know more, please contact: ulm@ulmeurope.com

And see as well the following site (Italian/English): Gatti Library