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Regional STOL competition in Bordeaux-Saucats

The 3th regional STOL competition took place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 May at Bordeaux-Saucats aerodrome. Organised by CRULM Aquitaine and the local clubs, it brought together twelve pilots in the three-axis and gyroplane classes.

Regional STOL competition in Bordeaux-Saucats

Federation news31 May 20221 min read

News item of 31 May 2022. Last updated 9 September 2022: some information may have changed. Latest news

The 3th regional STOL competition took place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 May at Bordeaux-Saucats aerodrome.

Organised by CRULM Aquitaine and the local clubs, it brought together twelve pilots in the three-axis and gyroplane classes. In first place we find the leaders of the 2 categories: Eric Grare in a YUMA and Christophe Merle in an ELA Junior.

The next scheduled competitions will be held in Quiberon, Brittany, on 11 and 12 June at regional level, and in Belmont, Occitanie, on 1, 2 and 3 July for an Open de France and the national title to be awarded.

Regional STOL competition in Bordeaux-Saucats

Gyroplane - class 4

🥇 : Christophe MERLE

🥈 : Didier GARCIA

🥉 : Thierry DRIEU

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Gyroplane podium © Georges Blanès / FFPLUM

Three-axis - class 3

🥇 : Eric GRARE

🥈 : Jean-Claude AYNIE

🥉 : Bertrand AMART

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Three-axis podium © Georges Blanès / FFPLUM

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