Dan Smith Memorial Trophy, 2023
- Location
- Dunstable
- Dates
- 15th April - 16th April
- Entry deadline: 6th April
- Contest Director
- Andy Cunningham 07973 178214
- Chief Judge
- Charles Baker 01962 712432 tbc
- Airfield Contact
- London Gliding Club (01582 663419)
- Levels
- Glider
- Sports - £75.00 (Dan Smith Memorial Trophy)
- Competing pilot fee
- £0.00
- Registration
08:30 Saturday
- Briefing
09:00 both days
- Programme
Sports
- Known #2
- 1x Unknown
- Notes
While COVID-related national restrictions are being lifted, British Aerobatics wishes to maintain a good safety record in the air and on the ground, and as such remain cautious to limit the potential spreading of COVID at our contests and ensure that all members and potential visitors can enjoy this season as safely as possible. Please read our current guidelines here
Restricted to K21 only and the event will be limited to the first 18 entrants.
Airfield details
For more information on this airfield pleae visit http://www.londonglidingclub.co.uk/
- Name & location
- Dunstable , Dunstable
- Contact details
- London Gliding Club (01582 663419)
- Notes
Dunstable is an undulating grass airfield 1 mile SW of Dunstable at the foot of the Dunstable Downs. Operations include both Winch and Aerotow launches directly under the Luton CTR. It is operated by the London Gliding Club and is strictly PPR. Pilots wishing to arrive by air must receive a briefing on the complex airspace and operations.
All AC must call Luton Approach on 129.55MHz before entering the CTR.
All pilots new to Dunstable must ensue that they have a site check with a Dunstable Instructor before the event. Site checks will not usually be permitted during the contest.
- Consumables
- AVGAS 100LL
- Hangarage
- N/A
- Maintenance
- N/A
- Accommodation
Club House, bunk house accommodation, on-site restaurant. 01582 663419
Contest entrants
| Pilots name | Aircraft & registration | Date entered |
|---|---|---|
| Sports (Dan Smith Memorial Trophy) | ||
| Szymon Bartus | TBC (ASK 21) | 1st January |
| Sally Walker | TBC (K 21) | 11th February |
| Merlin Ohta | Merlin Ohta (K21) | 13th February |
| Steven Hardy | FYF (K21) | 8th March |
| Rolph Overvliet | N/A (ASK21) | 16th March |
| Alex Phillips | TBC (K21) | 30th March |
| David Gethin | G-AK21 (K-21) | 5th April |
| Jack Jenner-Hall | TBC (ASK21) | 6th April |
Judges & assistants
Below are all judges and assistants who have volunteered to help out at this contest
| Sat 15th April | Sun 16th April |
|---|---|
| Charles Baker 01962 712432 tbc, CJ | Charles Baker 01962 712432 tbc, CJ |
| Rodolphe Hervé | Rodolphe Hervé |
| Martin Sandford | Martin Sandford |