Doug Haluza wrote:
So assuming most people agree that Night X/C in gliders is not wise,
then we need to look at whether we want to encourage people to install
position lights so they can fly for a few extra minutes between sunset
and twilight. Or should we discourage this so they can spend their
money installing transponders, or other safety equipment.

I can see a properly equipped two seater making a 24 or more hour
flight in the Andes wave in relatively safety, as long as the pilots
figure out how to stay warm. The key would be to have enough lighted
airfields available for a safe glide.

As for another comment about lights increasing the span: I think that
with LEDs, one could flush mount several at strategic places in the
leading edge and around the wingtip.

-Tom