
NYAA Glider Cup
Announcing the 2025 NYAA Glider Cup
Now Underway!
The National Youth Aviation Academy is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 NYAA Glider Cup, a season-long competition running now through the end of the year!
Up to 10 official flight opportunities cover two events per day!
Prizes for each event!
Competition Rules:
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Scores will be recorded at all NYAA-sanctioned flying days.
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Each flyer will complete up to 5 official flights per event on each flying day.
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The three highest scores of each day will count towards your overall NYAA Glider Cup Score.
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The NYAA Glider Cup Winner is determined by accumulating the ten highest scoring days of each event.
Event Categories:

Catapult Launch Glider
An Outdoor Catapult Glider is powered by the energy of stretched elastic bands.

Hand Launch Glider
An Outdoor Hand Launched Glider is a non-powered model aircraft that is launched into the air by being thrown by hand.
Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned competitor, the NYAA Glider Cup is a fantastic way to fly often, compete fairly, and push your skills to the next level!
Check our calendar for sanctioned flying days.
See you on the field!