Sports director Bernd Schmid makes the right decision on Wednesday

von TE | Mai 29, 2024 | Competition news

The Sailplane Grand Prix in Elchingen is suffering from the bad weather. It was already clear on Wednesday morning that the double-seaters would remain on the ground that day. As sports director Bernd Schmid has been familiar with international competitions for over...

Thrilling air races on the second race day of the Sailplane Grand Prix in Elchingen

von TE | Mai 28, 2024 | Competition news

After a break on Monday due to the weather, the second race day of the competition was successfully flown at the Grand Prix in Elchingen on Tuesday. The rainy and changeable weather took a break. Sports director Bernd Schmid closely monitored the weather developments...

SGP Day 2 – canceled

von TE | Mai 27, 2024 | Competition news

Today’s race is canceled due to the weather conditions. See you...

First racing day has been successfully accomplished at the Gliding Grand Prix in Elchingen

von TE | Mai 26, 2024 | Competition news

The first racing day of the International Sailplane Grand Prix in Elchingen took place on Sunday.  In best gliding weather conditions, the International Sailplane Grand Prix championship was ceremoniously declared open on Sunday morning. The mayor of the city of...

Training day in Elchingen

von TE | Mai 26, 2024 | Competition news

Rain shower weather during the training day of the Grand Prix. Sports manager Bernd Schmid had to postpone the start of the gliders several times due to the weather conditions. Nevertheless, from 13:38 the 15m class aircrafts could start. As a training task they had a...