OCEANIA Qualifiers - 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix
(Sept. 23rd, 2025 - Oct. 9th, 2025)
Dear Pilots and Enthusiasts,
We are excited to announce the Oceania Qualifiers for the 3rd FAI Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix (VSGP)! This is your opportunity to compete against the best virtual glider pilots in Oceania and secure your place in the prestigious Grand Final.
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Event Details
Dates:
- Week 1: September 23 (Tuesday), September 25 (Thursday)
- Week 2: September 30 (Tuesday), October 2 (Thursday)
- Week 3: October 7 (Tuesday), October 9 (Thursday)
Times: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM UTC
Organizers: Andy Davison and his team
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Format
- The Oceania Qualifiers will consist of 6 races over 3 weeks, with one race on Tuesday and one on Thursday each week.
- Pilots will compete in a series of challenging races, with points accumulating to determine the top performers.
- The top 2 pilots from the Oceania Qualifiers will secure direct qualification to the Grand Final.
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Registration is FREE.
Rules
- All pilots must adhere to the VSGP Rules and Pilot's Handbook:
https://www.virtualgliding.fai.org/3rd-fai-virtual-sgp - Pilots must be citizens or residents of a country within the Oceania region to be eligible.
- Each pilot must choose one glider 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.
✅ Sportsmanship: Respect fellow competitors.
✅ Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the rules and ensure your equipment is ready.
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Why Participate?
✔ Showcase Your Skills – Compete against the best virtual glider pilots in Oceania.
✔ Secure Your Spot – Earn a direct qualification to the Grand Final.
✔ Be Part of History – Contribute to the growth of virtual gliding as we aim for inclusion in the Olympic Esports Games (OEG) 2026-2027.
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Join Us for the Oceania Qualifiers!
We invite all eligible pilots to register and participate in the Oceania 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.
For more information, visit the 3rd FAI VSGP Page:
https://www.virtualgliding.fai.org/3rd-fai-virtual-sgp and follow us on social media for the latest 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!
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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: |
October 9th, 2025 at 7:00 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: |
8
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Register now!
| Next races
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| Race |
Start date |
End date |
Training day #1
(Slovenia3) | Tuesday Sept. 23rd, 2025 at 7:00 AM UTC | Sept. 23rd, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC |
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Training day #2
(Slovenia3) | Thursday Sept. 25th, 2025 at 7:00 AM UTC | Sept. 25th, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC |
