“Since 1976”
The Lumby Airforce and the Village and Businesses of Lumby
welcome ALL qualified ParaGlider and Hang Glider Pilots
to enjoy Flying safely in our community.
“Since 1976”
The Lumby Airforce and the Village and Businesses of Lumby
welcome ALL qualified ParaGlider and Hang Glider Pilots
to enjoy Flying safely in our community.
Winner of the Lumby Air Races 2006 Open Hang Glider Class, Jon Orders
launches into the lift at Coopers Mountain overlooking the town of Lumby BC Canada
Get Ready For
THE THIRD ANNUAL
June 13,14, 15, 2008 |
FOR MORE INFO ON THE 2008 RACES CLICK HERE
2007 Lumby Air Race Results -
The second annual International Open Lumby Air Races finished off Sunday June 10th with 2 complete rounds in all four classes of Hang Gliding and Paragliding to make it a valid and fun contest. Good skill and excellent judgment was required to win these races. $5000.00 in cash, many prizes and trophies were awarded. The Lumby Air Force Flying Club would like to thank all the pilots for showing up and the sponsors and vollunteers that made the event such a great success.
Hang Gliding Open
Winner - Brett Hazlett - Canada - Moyes Lightspeed Second – Richard Lovelace – England – Stealth Combat Third – Clayton Brauer – Canada – Moyes Lightspeed
Hang Gliding King Post
Winner - Christine Nidd – Canada – Wills Wing Sport 2 Second - Fiona Katay – Canada – Wills Wing Sport 2 Third – Kamron Blevins – USA – North Wing Freedom 170
Paragliding Open
Winner – Nicole Mclearn – Canada – Second – Morgan Hollingsworth – Mexico Third – Jim Orava – Canada
Paragliding Standard Winner - Annelies Browne - Canada Second – Brett Yeates- Canada Third – Keith Riemersma – USA
Friday June 8th the sun returned after 4 days of overcast and rain during the Hang Gliding Nationals. The 2 months previous to the nationals was a record drought with hardly any moisture and excellent flying conditions. Brett Hazlett, set the pace by completed 5 laps around the 14km triangle course Friday in record time. This flight also declared him Canadian National Champion for the 7th consecutive year!!! The Lumby Days crowds looked to the sky in amazement as the 35 plus colorful gliders raced around and around the valley directly over town. Saturday morning was not looking great so a spot landing contest was called and $800.00 in cash was awarded to lift the pilots spirits. A Greek food feast was enjoyed in the hanger at the Lumby Airpark just before Sazacha Redsky was called in to honor the rain with some songs while playing slide guitar and harmonica. She was joined by Mexican Sun Goddess Maia Hollingsworth. Three bands, Basic, The John Noren Band and Munro, rocked the hanger until almost 2am while pilots and friends danced for the sun! It must have worked because Sunday morning the sky cleared and the race was back on!! Brett was able to hang onto his lead with 3 more laps while others flew numerous flights to improve their positions. The rule was best flight counts.
left to right: Nicol, Brett, Annelies, Christine
More photos soon. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Lumby Air Force has been hosting flying competitions in Lumby since 1976 and would like to thank all the other sponsors, volunteers and bands that made this event possible and are planning a one week plus race for next year.
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For L.A.F. Coopers Mountain Policies and Procedures Click Here
Have a look at our PhotoCast™ Gallery of the area views, people and the sports of Hang Gliding and Paragliding.
The Lumby Air Force Flying Club (L.A.F.), is a registered non profit society organized in 1976.
1: All Pilots require a minimum of 10 Hours airtime and 20 foot launches prior to flying Coopers.2: Valid HPAC insurance or equivalent is required. Foriegn pilots can get temporary Canadian insurance at the landing fiels with prior notice.
3: Approved helmets are mandatory.4: L.A.F. waivers must be signed annually as per our Govt. land lease agreement. Waivers are available at the Lumby Tourist Info or on the front of Randy's Hanger/quanset at the Lumby AirPark on way to launch at #249 Mabel Lake Rd. To download Waiver - click here. Please fill it out and leave it at the hanger in the mailbox on the way by.
5: Pilots are asked to only land in authorized fields unless its an emergency or during authorized XC competition.
6: Absolutely no commercial use of this site is allowed without written authorization from the L.A.F.
7: Flight School/Tandem Flight Policy - click hereNote: Starting in 2003 the Coopers Flying Site has been accepting donations for maintaining the site and general expenses. $10.00 per year per pilot would be very appreciated as a minimum donation. Donations are accepted at the Lumby tourist booth or Randy's carport and can be made when signing the annual mandatory waiver.
Please be aware of active logging on the road up to launch.Drive slow and follow the blue marks on the trees at each intersection.
