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Old July 18th 07, 04:42 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John Seaborn
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Default Rick Walters wins Day 1 - US Team News


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On Jul 17, 7:26 am, alex8735 wrote:
BTW, it's seems interesting that Standard Class is not included and
the large number of 15M (dying class or not?) and open entries. The
lone ETA had a less than stellar performance.


Gary Adams
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The eta has a disadvantage because it has a lower wingloading (45kg/
mē) than for example the new EB28 which reaches a wingloading of 50kg/
mē. The Antares kept up surprisingly well yesterday. A very high max
glide ratio is helpfull in weak conditions. In stronger conditions
high speed performance is far more important.