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 26, 2023 | Adventures, Cross Country, Rally, Training
The decision has been made; we are going to France! A total of four teams from South Africa will make up the Protea Rally Flying team in Macon 2023. The excitement is palpable and everyone is making travel plans already. My next challenge is that while I have quickly...
by Tarryn | Nov 21, 2022 | Competition, Cross Country, Training
The 22nd FAI WRFC 2022 officially opens with registration and the Practice Week (Monday to Saturday) from 07 to 12 November 2022. Teams start to arrive in drips and drabs from all over South Africa, Europe and South America. A total of 36 teams from 11 countries...
