INAUGURAL EVENT · 7 MARCH 2027 · HOSTED BY GYMPIE AERO CLUB

The Challenge Cup Air Rally

The air rally is a cross-country flight challenge where pilots of all skill levels race any aircraft over a set course against the clock. If you're a skilled pilot and navigator who can master your aircraft's systems and outsmart the wind — this is your event! Fly well, don't suck, and you might take home the trophy.

7 Mar 2027Rally day
Gympie, QLDHost club
18 Jan 2027Entries open
What is the Challenge Cup

A rally for pilots who love a good course as much as a good landing.

This is the inaugural Challenge Cup 2027. We want to create a safe, fun, and competitive rally for all aircraft types — singles, twins, rotary, piston and turbine, both certified and experimental, and maybe one day electric. The Rally Championship is a handicap event where everyone has a chance to win, with precision navigation, timing, and a fun-fly spirit.

Read the full rally info

At a glance


FirstYears running
N/AAircraft entered last year
189 nmCourse distance
6Legs / waypoints

Get involved

Three ways to be part of it

Fly the course

See the route, waypoints and rules before you enter.

View the course

Lend a hand

Rallies like this run on volunteers — timing, marshalling, catering and more.

Volunteer

Back the rally

Sponsorship keeps entry costs down and the rally running each year.

Sponsorship info

Places are limited

Register your interest ASAP to receive your entry form and detail requirements — it's a quick email, no accounts, no logins.

Register your interest