New England Soaring Association (NESA) will once again host a sports and bus class regional contest at KVSF (Springfield, VT) in 2022.

The contest will take advantage of the July 4th holiday period to minimize vacation days needed.

 Practice Days will be  Saturday July 2nd & Sunday July 3rd.  Contest Days 1 though 6 will run from Monday July 4th through Saturday July 9thh.

With the observed July 4th holiday being Monday 4th, for most this should allow for a full contest using only either three or four vacation days.

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Contest Classes

There will be two classes – Sports and ‘Bus’.

The Bus class is intended to encourage clubs to bring a two seater, and more importantly bring members new to contests. Generally, this class features an experienced instructor pilot and a rotating cast of copilots new to the racing scene. What a great way to contribute to the growth of cross-country and competition soaring!

Minimum pilot experience for Regional Contest entry is to hold at least a Silver badge. Don’t have your silver yet?, then encourage your club to enter a “Bus” and experience it that way, with a qualified pilot in the drivers seat.

Shapiro Trophy

The Shapiro trophy is awarded for the best overall performance in a Region 1 contest.

Additionally we have created two new laser-cut custom trophies that will be awarded to the individual Sports and Bus class winners (or each weekends winners if classes are combined).

 

 Contacts

Contest Director:
Contest Manager:  Alasdair Crawford   (603)-667-5358
Scorer:           

Camping and Lodging Options:

Camping is available on field.  Limited hook-ups are available. Free on-site showers available.

The Vermont CAP Glider Wing has also generously made their on-airport bunk rooms and trailer facilities available for campers.  CAP Accommodation priority will be given first to visiting tow-pilots, visiting junior ‘Bus Riders’ and then to visiting pilots.  To request Bunk accommodation please note your request in the ‘Additional Information’ section of your contest application.  Available space will be assigned first-come-first-served based upon submitted application dates.

For non-campers, the following local accommodations are available:

Best Western Springfield

Hartness House

The Weathersfield Inn

Fullerton Inn (suggested)

Some favorite Local Restaurants & Pubs:

BlackRock Steakhouse      The Copper Fox

MacLaomainn’s Scottish Pub   The Pizza Stone  

The Weathersfield Inn     Mojo Cafe (Ludlow)

Other things to do in the local area:

There are many local recreation and attraction options including:

• Road Biking;  Hiking and Mountain Biking (Ascutney Trails);
• Kayaking (North Springfield Lake, Staughton Pond, Connecticut River);
• Local Breweries & Distilleries (Silo Distillery,  Trout River Brewing , Harpoon Brewery);
• Glass Blowing & Pottery ( Simon Pierce, Windsor );
• Local Cheese Makers (Farmstead Cheese) and the VT Cheese Trail;

We look forward to seeing you in Vermont this summer.

Condor:

For Condor Users, scenery is available if you wish to familiarize yourself with the task area ahead of time  – Condor Scenery