Lamia Open event will take place over the weekend 26 & 27 October 2019 at an airfield near Makrakomi village, Fthiotida prefecture, Greece.
So, if you are an F5J enthusiast come and fly with us, to an unforgettable weekend full of thermal soaring flights and get the experience of flying in one of the best seasons in Greece.
Organizer
Lamia Open 2019 will be organized by the airclub of Fthiotida in cooperation with Larissa airclub,
and with the support of cycling sport in the mountains of Roumeli https://www.facebook.com/podilatikosathlosroumelis/
Location
The flying site is a 20000 m2 area, located approx.:
– 9 km from Makrakomi village,
– 5 km from Spercheiada village,
– 14 km from thermal springs of Ιpati
– and 27 km from Lamia – the capital of Fthiotida prefecture.
Exact GPS Position of the flying site is 38.915422, 22.150367
More information about the surrounding area you can find here: https://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=5477
Below you can see a photo from the flying site
Weather
During the month of October, it is most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20oC (68oF) and 23oC (77oF).
The average temperature for October is 17,5oC with high as 23oC and low as 12oC according to national meteorological service.
Event
The event will be run under International F5J rules
No entries will be accepted after Friday 18th October
We cannot accept more than 56 competitors
Schedule
Friday, October 25
Arrival of the participants to the venue site
18:00 – 21:00 Thermal Soaring Seminar by Joe Wurts
Saturday, October 26
09:00 – 10:00 Registration of participants and model processing
10:00 – 10:15 Briefing
10:15 – Contest Flights (Rounds 1-7)
Sunday, October 27
09:00 – 09:15 Briefing
09:15 – 14:00 Contest Flights (Rounds 7-9 & 3 rounds Fly off)
14:00 – Awards and departure
* Time schedule is subject to change depending on weather and other unforeseen circumstances
Accommodation
Please note that Monday the 28th of October is a national anniversary and a national holiday in Greece.
So take it into account and book a hotel as soon as possible.
If you need any help with booking a hotel, please feel free to contact us at the following email address: gskargiotis[at]embit.gr
Hotels in Makrakomi
Diana
Murmidonon 2, Makrakomi, Fthiotida
Tel: +30 2236022254
mob. +30 6979115968
web site: http://www.diana-rooms.com/index.php/en/
Lirio Guest House
P. Mpakogianni 25 Makrakomi, Fthiotida
Tel: +30 2236024144
mob. +30 6979115968
web site: http://www.diana-rooms.com/index.php/en/
Hotels in Spercheiada
Gorgiani
Napoleontos Zerva, Spercheiada, 35003, Greece
web site: http://www.gorgianixenonas.gr/
How to reach Makrakomi
Makrakomi model-airfield is about 30 km from Lamia, the capital of Fthiotida prefecture
For those who are flying to Greece, Makrakomi model-airfield is about 265 km from “Eleftherios Venizelos airport” in Athens
Also, it is 285 km from the center of Thessaloniki city in northern Greece
and 300 km from Igoumenitsa port in western Greece.
….and for the competitors’ companion, we have organized a special day trip on Saturday, October 25th!
Please register not later than October 24th by email to the following address: v.chris.l@hotmail.com
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