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Welcome & General Overview
The Great Australian Air Rally 2010
(GAAR 2010)

  
Bluegrass Airlines is again proud to present the Great Australian Air Rally for 2010.

Objective
First and foremost, and in keeping with the general Bluegrass Airlines philosophy, the GAAR is about having fun.  The GAAR 2010 will provide an event for flight simulation pilots of all skill levels, from the novice to the more experienced pilots, and from all corners of the globe, to test their flight and navigation skills.

Event Format Overview
The event will officially be conducted over the period 01 - 28 Feb 10 and will involve a total of 10 flights.

The flights involve either and / or a combination of VOR, NDB and "dead reckoning" navigating under both day and night Visual Flight Rule (VFR) conditions.  Variable departure times and weather conditions will also exist for each flight.  The weather conditions are based on factual historical data for the flight leg and time of the year.

The dates and reporting times are detailed under the "Flight Schedule" link.

Eligible Aircraft Overview
Eligible aircraft include any radial or other piston engined aircraft that flew in the period 1930s to 1950s.  Turboprop, turbojet, turbofan and other such engined aircraft are not eligible for entry in the event.

The actual choice of aircraft is entirely at the discretion of the individual participant, provided it falls within the guidelines.   Other considerations will include the Flight Leg distance and runway surface.  More information regarding aircraft eligibility is contained under the "Rules" link.

Rules Overview
Unfortunately, there is a need to have Rules to successfully conduct events such as the GAAR 2010.  The Rules, including detailed explanation of eligible aircraft, flight dates, reporting times, and other requirements are contained under the "Rules" link.

Registration
If you are interested in registering for the GAAR 2010, have read and understand the rules and requirements for participating, click on the "Pilot Registration" link.

So, come on "Downunder" and join us for GAAR 2010.  And in the spirit of the local native Aboriginal word "Moomba" - "let's get together and have fun".

 


 
NOTAMS & Recent Updates
(last updated on 01 Mar 10)

    

01 Mar 10
Flight Leg 10 and final results are now available.

    

27 Feb 10
Flight Leg 9 results are now available.

    

23 Feb 10
Flight Leg 8 results are now available.

    

20 Feb 10
Flight Leg 7 results are now available.

    

17 Feb 10
Flight Leg 6 results are now available.

    

14 Feb 10
Flight Leg 5 results are now available.

    

12 Feb 10
Flight Leg 4 results are now available.

    

09 Feb 10
Flight Leg 3 results are now available.

    

06 Feb 10
Flight Leg 2 results are now available.

    

03 Feb 10
Flight Leg 1 results are now available.

    

31 Jan 10
PIREP System is now available.

To ensure things are actioned, all queries, PIREP amendments, etc must be addressed in an email to gaardirector(at)hotmail.com  If you post an issue in the Forum, it cannot be guaranteed that it will be actioned.

    

26 Jan 10
Detailed weather information, including winds aloft detail, for each Flight Leg is now available from the "GAAR Downloads" page.

Tom Goodrick has developed an improved version of his Flight Timer.  It is available from the "GAAR Downloads" page.

    
21 Jan 10
Thanks to John Lawler for producing the GAAR Fireworks displays again this year.   The fireworks file is now available on the "GAAR Downloads" page.

"Roster" and "Target Times & Results" pages updated.

     

19 Jan 10
NOTAM: Event and Flight Briefings document updated with corrected Navigation Directions for Flight Leg 3 and Flight Leg 6.

Event and Flight Briefings and Flight Situation files are now available as a separate download from the "GAAR Downloads" page.

    

15 Jan 10
Event and Flight Briefings and Flight Situation files are now available from the "GAAR Downloads" page.

Basic Event Weather Briefing now available from the "GAAR Downloads" page.  More detailed weather briefings will be provided by 18 Jan 10.

Roster and individual Flight Leg Target Times will be available on 16 Jan 10.

    

04 Jan 10
Official launch of the GAAR 2010 and web site.

Registration for GAAR 2010 opens.