SGP Series 12 Germany
News
Sailplane Grand Prix has ended ceremoniously
Unfortunately, the last two days of the gliding Grand Prix were literally a washout. Continuous heavy rain put a stop to any flying activity from the beginning. The Grand Prix organization team, therefore, had to declare finished the competition with three qualifying...
Race Day 7 canceled
Sportsdirector Bernd Schmid had to cancel also the last day due to the very bad weather. During the last two days we had the same amount of rain as during a usual complete month of May.
Day 6 canceled
Day 6 of the competition was canceled due to weather conditions.
Day 5 – soaring with maximum thrill
Björn Gintzel flies to his second victory of the day. After Wednesday had to be canceled due to the weather, the hope of being able to fly a competition day on Thursday was not very high. The weather forecasts were too bad. However particularly with a Grand Prix, even...
Sports director Bernd Schmid makes the right decision on Wednesday
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
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...
Weather
Time Schedule
Preliminary Time Table (There may still be changes…)
Arrival: from May 22nd, 2024
Training options: May 23rd – 25th, 2024
Document control: May 24th from 2:00 p.m. – May 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m
Technical control: May 24th from 2:00 p.m. – May 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m
Opening briefing: May 25, 2024; 8:00 p.m. (Hangar 1)
Opening: May 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (Hangar 1)
Competition: May 26th – June 1, 2024
Daily schedule:
- Weighing: from 08:00 a.m.
- Gridding: usually from 08:15 to 10:00 a.m. (changes via notice board or WhatsApp)
- Briefing: 10:00 a.m.
Barbeque evening: May 30, 2024, 8:00 p.m. (Hangar 1)
Closing event and award ceremony: June 1, 2024 8:00 p.m. (Hangar 1)
Airfield
Airfield frequency: „AALEN RADIO“ 121.405 MHz (Towing, Finish)
Competition frequency: „AALEN COMPETITION“ 128.890 MHz (Starting Line, safety)
N 48° 46,67′ – E 10° 15,88′
altitude: 1916 ft oder 586 m MSL
Runways:
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During the Competition: whole width of grass runway can be used during the landing phase. Asphalt runway only for direct landings and after clearance.
Address:
Flugplatz Aalen/Elchingen
Hinteres Härtle 6
73450 Neresheim
Directions
From North and South:
Take the motorway A7 Aalen/Oberkochen exit, drive towards Neresheim, after the end of Elchingen turn right towards the airport.
From the West (from Stuttgart):
Take the road B 29 to Aalen, then the B19 to Unterkochen, there follow the signs to the A7 (ATTENTION: speed cameras in Ebnat).
After reaching the Aalen/Oberkochen motorway exit, follow the directions from the north/south.
Alternatively via the motorway A8 or B10/B466.
From the East:
Drive via Nördlingen on the road B466 to Neresheim, then follow the signs to Aalen. After the town of Stetten (approx. 1 km) turn left into the airport.
FAQ
How to enter the airfield ?
Entrance to the airfield
- Entry to the airfield is only allowed at the blue gate east of the „Flying Museum“
- Entering the airside through the campsite is strictly forbidden!
- Upon arrival you will receive a chip that allows you to open the gate
- The first entry and collection of the chip takes place at the briefing hall (see next slide)
One-way street, accessible only from 23.05. to 26.05.
- Exiting the airfield is only permitted via the gate
Drive up to the magnetic loop, the gate opens automatically.
Where can I sleep during the competition ?
What about the catering ?
From Sunday May, 26th on there will be a catering from our airport restaurant.
On barbecue and closing event May, 30th and June 1st there will be special meals served by our youngsters‘ crew. The dinner meals must be ordered in advance.
Every day from 7:30 am there is a bread roll service or breakfast buffet (each by prior order) as well as coffee and tea.
Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and coffee and cake are available at lunchtime.