mhr wrote:

...the contest manager is still faced with assurance issues that each
installation meets the intent of the rules and operates as required.

Isn't that going a bit too far? Will the CM also be reviewing all the
aircraft log books? How about making sure that each tire and wheel
assembly on each glider meets the letter of the law too?

Maybe we could just have annual-inspection contests, or even concours
d'elegance, rather than risking our precious jewels (personal &
otherwise) by putting them in the air.


Jack