On 30 Sep, 18:00, Doug Hoffman wrote:
On Sep 30, 10:07 am, Ian wrote:

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I'd rather it was changed to Silver Distance being 2km * best L/D for
the glider (and similarly for Gold and Diamond: 12km and 20km * best L/
D. Silver distance in modern glass is absurdly easy.

Then don't forget to factor the available weather conditions into the
equation. For example: It might be a tiny bit easier to achieve
silver in Nevada than in Michigan, on average. ;-)

OK, let's introduce an inverse-speed condition. Silver distance to be
done in no less than two hours, gold five, diamond seven. No dawdling
allowed. It would mean that good days were no advantage.

Hmm. I may have to work on this a bit.

Ian