SOUTH AMERICA Qualifiers - 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix
(Aug. 5th, 2025 - Aug. 22nd, 2025)
Dear Pilots and Enthusiasts,
We are thrilled to announce the South America Qualifiers for the 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix (VSGP)! This is your chance to showcase your skills, compete against the best virtual glider pilots in South America, and secure your spot in the prestigious Grand Final.
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Event Details
Dates:
- Week 1: August 5 (Tuesday), August 7 (Thursday)
- Week 2: August 12 (Tuesday), August 14 (Thursday)
- Week 3: August 19 (Tuesday), August 21 (Thursday)
Local Time: 19:00 to 21:00 (22:00 to 00:00 UTC)
Organizers: FAI VG & Coordinated by Brazil, Argentina, and Chile
Format:
- The South America Qualifiers will consist of 6 races over 3 weeks, with one race held on Tuesday and one on Thursday each week.
- Pilots will compete in a series of challenging races, with points accumulating over the multiple races to determine the top performers.
- The top pilots from the South America Qualifiers will secure direct qualification to the Grand Final.
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Registration and Rules
Registration:
- Registration for the South America Qualifiers will open soon. Stay tuned for more details on how to register and secure your spot in this exciting competition.
Rules:
- All pilots must adhere to the VSGP Rules and Pilot's Handbook, which are available on our website:
https://www.virtualgliding.fai.org/3rd-fai-virtual-sgp - Pilots must be citizens or residents of a country within the South America region to be eligible to compete in the South America Qualifiers.
- Each pilot must choose one glider for all races and use it consistently throughout the competition.
- The same Notams and rules will apply to all events to ensure consistency and fairness.
Reminders:
- Fair Play: All pilots must compete fairly and adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth by the FAI Virtual Gliding.
- Sportsmanship: We encourage all pilots to exhibit good sportsmanship and respect for fellow competitors.
- Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the rules and ensure your equipment is ready for the races.
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Why Participate?
The South America Qualifiers for the 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix offer a unique opportunity to:
- Showcase Your Skills: Compete against the best virtual glider pilots in South America and demonstrate your prowess.
- Secure Your Spot: Earn a direct qualification to the prestigious World Final and compete for the ultimate title.
- Be Part of History: Contribute to the growth and success of virtual gliding as we aim to include the VSGP in the Olympic Esports Games (OEG) 2026.
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Join Us for the South America Qualifiers
We invite all eligible pilots to register and participate in the South America Qualifiers for the 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix. This is your chance to be part of an exciting and competitive event that celebrates the best in virtual gliding.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be part of the action!
For more information, visit our website at
https://www.virtualgliding.fai.org and follow us on social media for the latest news and updates.
Best regards,
Antoine Havet
FAI Virtual Gliding Director
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Note: Please share this announcement with your fellow pilots and enthusiasts to spread the word and build excitement for the South America Qualifiers of the 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix!
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| Organizers: |
FAI Virtual Gliding 
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| Official web site: |
Https://www.virtualgliding.fai.org/3rd-fai-virtual-sgp
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| Forum address: |
https://discord.gg/MsuD4m6D3P |
| Registration closes on: |
August 21st, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC
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| Competition per teams: |
No
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| Registration type: |
Competition is free
Note for non-Premium member: your monthly quota will be decreased, as usual, for each FTR submitted.
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| Number of training tasks: |
0
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| Number of competition tasks: |
6
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| Scoring type: |
Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix
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| Additional rules: |
One minute before start, pilot must be on the correct side of the starting line (the side of the start area) to avoid having to return to the start area and face the departing competitors. A 2 minutes penalty will be applied to any pilot not on the correct side.
Right turns are forbidden in the last 5 minutes before the start line opens. Each circle or turn of 90° or more to the right will incur a penalty of 30 seconds per turn/circle observed.
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| Competition selected for ccRating: |
ccRating will be issued after each race day provided that the day is valid (in FAI terms) and server logs have been received.
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| Glider restriction: |
Gliders from 18-meter class (Antares18S, ASG29-18, ASG29Es-18, DG808C-18, JS1-18, JS3-18, Ventus3-18)
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| Competitor's results used for overall scoring: |
Only the 5 best results
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| Allowed tries per race: |
1
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| Crash policy: |
Scored with 0 point
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| Landing out policy: |
Scored with 0 point
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| Missing FTR policy: |
Scored with 0 point
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| Join time: |
20 minutes
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| Time to send FTR: |
2 hours
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| Use time slots (for timezones): |
No
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| Registered competitors: |
14
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Register now!
| Next races
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| Race |
Start date |
End date |
Training day #1
(Slovenia3) | Tuesday Aug. 5th, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC | Aug. 6th, 2025 at 3:00 AM UTC |
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Training day #2
(Slovenia3) | Thursday Aug. 7th, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC | Aug. 8th, 2025 at 3:00 AM UTC |
