“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 FOURTH ANNUAL
June
12,13 and 14, 2009 |
The 4th annual Lumby Air Races will take place in conjunction with Lumby Days again on June 12, 13 and 14th 2009.
The format will be closed circuit triangle and rectangle racing around the town and area of Lumby BC Canada.
GPS scoring
This is an International event and is open to Hang Glider and Paraglider Pilots. Location for registration 8 AM Friday June 12th at the Raven Aviation hanger on the Freedom Flight Park. Pilots meetings daily at the hanger 9AM sharp. Landings will be at the Freedom Flight Park, just 1 mile north of the village of Lumby BC on the Mabel Lake Road. Late starts for pilots who cant make it Friday morning or the first two days, will be allowed. imit - first 50 paid up Pilots.HPAC insurance mandatory and available at registration. International pilots only require a $40.00 temp policy. Minimum experience - 10 hours airtime and 10 foot launches.
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Competition, party and dinner Cost - $75.00 before May 1st. $100.00 after May 1st.
Go to www.Paypal.com Choose send money to randy@boldpath.com Registration with PayPal is not required to use their money transfer services now. or send cheque or Money Order made payable to Lumby Air Force to...Lumby Air Force
#249 Mabel Lake Road
Lumby BC Canada
V0E2G5
FOR 2008 RACE RESULTS - CLICK HERE
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.
Silver Sponsors $500-$1000
Bronze Sponsors Under $500.00
A special thanks to John Ringness for helping a lot locally to promote this event. |
2006 Race results - click here |
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. Foreign pilots can get temporary Canadian insurance at the landing fields 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.
