And when they smooch the pooch right near the airport, the contest
organizers need an ELT to find 'em??

Strikes me as being another inane rule. If they were trying to improve pilot
safety, which would make more sense, then they'd at least allow PLB's to be
used as an alternative.

Fortunately, I don't fly contests so don't have to be too concerned. But I
will be voluntarily buying a PLB anyway, because I am concerned.

bumper
wrote in message
oups.com...
Since the vast majority of accidents are in the landing phase,
it can be reasonably expected that glider and pilot will be in very
close proximity- usually intertwined.
UH