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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:

  • Scores will be recorded at all NYAA-sanctioned flying days.

  • Each flyer will complete up to 5 official flights per event on each flying day.

  • The three highest scores of each day will count towards your overall NYAA Glider Cup Score.

  • The NYAA Glider Cup Winner is determined by accumulating the ten highest scoring days of each event.

Event Categories:

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Catapult Launch Glider

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

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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!

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