NORTH AMERICA Qualifiers - 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix
(Oct. 29th, 2025 - Nov. 14th, 2025)
Dear Pilots and Enthusiasts,
We are thrilled to announce the North 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 North America, and secure your spot in the prestigious Grand Final.
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Event Details
North American Local Times (Same Day):
6:00 PM PST, 7:00 PM MST, 8:00 PM CST, 9:00 PM EST
Week 1: October 28 (Tuesday), October 30 (Thursday)
Week 2: November 4 (Tuesday), November 6 (Thursday)
Week 3: November 11 (Tuesday), November 13 (Thursday)
UTC Times (Official Dates):
Week 1: October 29 (Wednesday), October 31 (Friday) at 02:00 UTC
Week 2: November 5 (Wednesday), November 7 (Friday) at 02:00 UTC
Week 3: November 12 (Wednesday), November 14 (Friday) at 02:00 UTC
Organizers: FAI VG & Locals (to be confirmed)
Format:
- The North 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 North America Qualifiers will secure direct qualification to the Grand Final.
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Registration and Rules
Registration:
- Registration for the North 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 North America region to be eligible to compete in the North 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 North 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 North America and demonstrate your prowess.
- Secure Your Spot: Earn a direct qualification to the prestigious Grand 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 North America Qualifiers
We invite all eligible pilots to register and participate in the North 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 [virtualgliding.fai.org](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 North 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: |
November 14th, 2025 at 2:00 AM 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: |
22
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Register now!
| Next races
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| Race |
Start date |
End date |
Training day #1
(Slovenia3) | Wednesday Oct. 29th, 2025 at 2:00 AM UTC | Oct. 29th, 2025 at 7:00 AM UTC |
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Training day #2
(Slovenia3) | Friday Oct. 31st, 2025 at 2:00 AM UTC | Oct. 31st, 2025 at 7:00 AM UTC |
