Hmmm, we all have our predilections..

The Red Bull events [races ? demonstrations ?] kept
the competitors close to the spectators, kept them
moving dramatically, and showed the progress of the
event. A big TV screen fed by real-time downlinked
flight data gave a pilot's-eye view of the action as
well. The combination of speed against a ticking clock,
aerobatic maneuvering over a marked course, and spot
landing tasks was imaginative and the crowd did enjoy
it.

The same imagination and use of existing technology
could possibly be aplied to soaring. The engines,
or lack of, are not very relevant.

Ian




At 19:42 23 September 2004, Doug wrote:
Hmm,

Racing gliders with sustainer engines. Now that sounds
exciting!

Doug


'Ian Cant' wrote in message
...
It's some new thinking about air racing, and the crowds
love it. Might even have some ideas that could be
adapted for soaring and bring in some new blood.

Ian




At 02:43 23 September 2004, Shawn wrote:
You all should go and check this out it's a really
crazy air race in
Reno. The pilots are awesome!
http://www.redbullairrace.com/air.html