Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships

Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships
When: Monday 12th January, 2026 – Tuesday 20th January, 2026

Come join us for the Forbes Floater Festival 2026
Friendly skies, fierce fun!
Where floaters fly to compete and connect
Whether you’re carving up the dunes at Rainbow Beach, gliding through the crisp skies of Eaglehawk Neck, or circling in smooth thermals over Manilla in your floater, this comp is calling your name! Join us in March 2026 for the Forbes Floater Festival — a fun and friendly cross-country competition for floater pilots, and a great introduction to XC flying for those entering their first competition, all set in the mellow autumn conditions Forbes has to offer, under the watchful eye of seasoned XC pros.
When:
Friday 13th – Monday 16th March
3 days of XC competition flying Friday, Saturday and Sunday
With Monday a potential spot landing contest!
Hang Gliding Competition Calendars
Hang Gliding Ladders
- Australian National Hang Gliding Ladder. Posted periodically on the Australian Hang Gliding Pilots Association Facebook group page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1662915703976614/
- FAI World Hang Gliding Rankings

