To the Ozone Corryong Paragliding Open 2010 and thanks for your interest in flying and competing at one of the best Alpine flying sites in Australia, the mighty Mt Elliot.

For those unfamiliar with the area Corryong is located just a few thermal glides from Mt Kosciuszko the highest mountain in Australia where

historically the very first Australian Paragliding Nationals were hosted not far from here in Thredbo twenty years ago. Back then the first competition task was flown from the top of Mt Kosciuszko at 2200 metres. From on top of Mt Elliot you can see the whole western face of the Main Range and in the early Spring and late Autumn its peaks are often still covered in snow.

Its very appropriate that in 2010 the Snowy Mountains region is once again hosting the Corryong Open back in the birthplace region of Australian Paragliding competitions.

The Corryong Open is a high level AAA/CAT2 competition sanctioned by the HGFA and aimed at experienced inland intermediate to advanced rated pilots. If you fit this category of pilot we would love for you to come fly with us and experience the magic of flying cross country in Corryong.

Our aim with this competition is to have safe, yet challenging XC tasks and to make the most of any booming days that come along and to enjoy tasks without the airspace issues common with some other comps.  *We have 10,000ft airspace clearance around all turn points used in Corryong!

Given the opportunity we also plan to give pilots the opportunity to have a go at breaking some World Records for speed around both 50-100k triangle’s as Corryong is an ideal location for such records.

On behalf of our competition Director Rohan Holtkamp and our staff and sponsors I would like to wish all competitors safe, challenging and fun XC flying for the week. Should you need any help or advice with organising your attendance please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime. 

Regards, Competition Organiser, Peter Bowyer

fly@corryongopen.com.au or 0412 486 114