The "Double Seater Class" is extremely popular in Europe and it is planned
to follow their concept.

Open class gliders have their class, and there is no practical way for
smaller gliders to be competitive against them.

The idea is similar to the European Club Class rules (also very popular)
where the performace of the gliders is similar so they can compete on an
equal basis with modest handicapped differences.

The new generation 20 meter two place gliders offer terrific opportunities
to introduce new people to competition soaring. Imagine a 3 person team
where each takes a turn crewing while the other two fly.

I am guessing we will see 20 or so gliders at this first contest, and the
idea should expand to other contests around the country.

Tom Knauff


"JJ Sinclair" wrote in message
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Can I bring my ASH-25 (26.5)
No? This is discrimination by a "span-challenged" group.
JJ Sinclair