Again, MOAs are shared airspace that have military activity. Other
aircraft have free unfettered access and don't have to either ask
permission or inform military authorities.

Our contest coordination was a courtesy to inform others of potential
conflict and to find a mutually acceptable way to address it.

In 40+ years of flying in the area, including at least two earlier
contests in the same area, we have had no reported conflict between
military aircraft and gliders. Previous coordination has worked
successfully with no major impact on either the miltary or the contest.

However, there have been conflicts between military traffic and general
aviation that have led to the request for more restrictions. The
glider contest appears to be a convenient weapon for the military to
argue for further restricted airspace.

Mike