The organisers are delighted with the high standard of entry with the present world open class champion, Michael Sommer from Germany, and a previous Australian 15-metre racing world champion Brad Edwards along with national champions from Italy, Japan and Australia.

The first competition day will be November 30.

The elegant white sailplanes will race around a three-hour task at speed of up to 170km/h.

GPS tracking systems fitted to the aircraft will transmit position reports by satellite to a theatre screening at the airport.

Enthusiasts will be able to sit in airconditioned comfort and watch these sailplanes race around the course of 300 to 500 kilometres each day.

This event is one of six qualifying events held throughout the world.

The two best placed-entrants will then be eligible for the World Grand Prix to be held in Italy in 2009.

The Narromine event is limited to 20 entrants and the competition will be fiercely contested.

Members of the public and all aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend the event at Narromine Airport from November 30 to December 6.

For further information on the

Australian Qualifying Grand Prix phone (02) 6889 2733