{"id":314549,"date":"2026-10-26T22:03:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T21:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acao.it\/?post_type=eventi&p=314549"},"modified":"2026-10-27T21:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T20:23:44","slug":"high-performance-gliding-training-camp-sap-2027","status":"publish","type":"eventi","link":"https:\/\/acao.it\/en\/sport-activities\/competitions-events\/high-performance-gliding-training-camp-sap-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"High Performance Gliding Training Camp (SAP) 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ACAO – Calcinate del Pesce (VA) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11-17 April 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enable all glider pilots to engage in sporting flights (badges, distance, speed, diplomas and records) in the magnificent flying territory offered in spring by the Central Alps, the ACAO is once again making its airport available this year, with its organization, resources and staff, to host the 20th edition of the High Performance Gliding Training Camp (SAP 2027), which will take place from 11 to 17 April 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SAP Grid at Adele and Giorgio Orsi Airport<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Participants in the 19th edition of the SAP (2026)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The exceptional weather conditions of the flying area (alpine and pedemontana), the facilities of the Adele and Giorgio Orsi Airport and the organizational skills of the ACAO and its staff are well known to gliding pilots from all over the world, and the spring flights of high sporting value with take-off from the ACAO are now uncountable. These include a number of European records, numerous Italian distance and speed records, all FAI records up to the 1,250 km diploma, dozens of flights of over 1,000 km, including the first 1.000 km FAI declared triangle with take-off from Italy, up to flights of over 1,600 km, the longest ever made on the Italian side of the Alps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest editions of SAP are certainly still fresh in the minds of participants, thanks to the great exploration flights<\/strong> conducted across most of the Alps, the numerous flights of over 1,000 km<\/strong> (also declared and completed), the records broken<\/strong> and the atmosphere of friendship, passion and desire to learn<\/strong> that characterised them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overlay of flights made in the period of SAP25 with take-off from Calcinate.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The SAP is aimed at sport pilots who own a glider<\/strong> and hold a valid FAI membership card. Participation in the SAP is particularly recommended for pilots who have already gained substantial flying experience in the mountains (having taken part in other training courses and\/or competitions and having flown at least 300 km in the mountains).
For several years, foreign pilots have also participated in the SAP, but since the 2023 edition, with the presence of a highly appreciated simultaneous translation service and the participation of a dozen foreign pilots of high sporting level, the SAP has become truly international. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each day of the SAP, in addition to the ACAO staff, several pilots from the Italian team will be present on the field. Participating pilots will thus have a constant reference on the ground for any need or advice (flight territory, out landing, waypoints and task of the day, take-off time and start point of the task, etc.). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every morning a weather briefing will be held with suggestions to pilots on the day’s tasks according to different individual objectives. Where possible, de-briefings will also be held in the evening or in the morning of the following day for the analysis of flights made and\/or to deal with topics of interest to pilots. In addition to the flight line, the Volo a Vela Restaurant and the ACAO Bar will also be operational throughout the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Live classroom training sessions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

During the SAP there may also be the opportunity to fly with experienced pilots on high-performance two-seater gliders (ACAO Duodiscus and\/or two-seaters of private pilots).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To find out about the availability of renting a Duodiscus from the ACAO fleet and the conditions of use, please contact airport director Alberto Balducci directly (direttore@acao.it<\/a>). To fly instead on private two-seater gliders, interested pilots must make prior or on-site arrangements directly with the pilots who own the glider. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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STAFF<\/u><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the first edition in 2008, the SAP has been designed, organized and conducted by Alberto
Sironi with the indispensable support of about 20 collaborators, specialized in the different activities required: organization, promotion, office, tows, grid line, radio, trainers and coaches, interpreter, weather forecast, task setting, scoring, bar, workshop, events, photo\/video, communication, etc<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Staff SAP<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alberto<\/em><\/strong> Sironi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in Milan (Italy) on 10\/09\/1965<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduated with honors in nuclear physics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relevant Sport Achievements as Sailplane Pilot:<\/u><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n