JJ,
I agree with you regarding motor gliders in contests.
Even if there would be no perceived advantage to the motor glider
competitor, the fact remains the advantage is there.
Example: when most every one is landing out at least three times in five
days as in the past Sports Class Nat's and seeing the rested smiles on the
faces of the motor glider pilot, it makes it very clear as to who has the
advantage.
Plus the psychological advantage is indeed very powerful all being equal.
I have voted to restrict motor gliders to region sports class only.
Regards
Udo



"JJ Sinclair" wrote in message
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Eric wrote...
If you mean contest flying, I'd like to hear about it, too. I've never
been in a position where I had a "distinct" advantage for a contest,
so I'd like to hear how this happens.

I have given several examples where motorgliders have enjoyed a distinct
advantage in cotests. Self-launch so they can motor around until finding a
thermal, airborn-relight while pure sailplaned must land, attemting a
final
glide without sufficient altitude. Oh, but JJ's just WHINING again.
JJ Sinclair