by Tarryn | Dec 13, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Rally, Travel, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
It almost feels like we blinked, and the last day of competition has dawned. I am very excited when I find out during briefing, that today’s route will finally take us to the east of Mâcon. This area is generally flat however, the far east of the competition area...
by Tarryn | Dec 5, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Travel, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
Day 2 Day 2 is our first morning flight. I am relieved that we will be flying early because the wind is already making itself known and is predicted to continue all day. Tomorrow doesn’t look much better, but we will cross that taxiway when we get there. Reviewing the...
by Tarryn | Oct 10, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Travel, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
Day 1 of the big competition is here, and I am cautiously optimistic. I have had time to get into the right head space and feel well rested after having a day to relax. We have randomly been placed into Group 2 and will be flying in the afternoon. The afternoon slot...
by Tarryn | Sep 20, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Rally, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
Normally spaced 2 years apart, the next World Rally Flying Championships will be held in Mâcon, France, from 25 July to 05 August 2023, a mere 8 months after the 2022 event in Brits (read here if you need a refresh on rally flying). We only decided after qualifying in...
by Tarryn | Jul 16, 2023 | Competition, Rally
After the World Championships in Brits in November 2022, flying seems to pause. We haven’t given much thought to what comes next, and we honestly welcome the breather. Before long, it is time for Rally Nationals again, taking place in March 2023. Why so soon you might...
by Tarryn | Mar 22, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Rally, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
The final competition day has arrived, and today we will fly in the afternoon group again. This is our first competition that will require a fourth day of flying. Most competitions are only one day. Nationals, that happens once a year (and determines the South African...
