If the Discus is to be included then as far as I can
see there is nothing in the FAI rules to preclude a
Turbo Discus taking part in Club Class competitions
or from self retrieving. Is that correct?

In a no-water-ballast class the weight of the engine
would be an advantage. With both gliders dry my previous
Discus BT easily climbed and cruised in the mid range
with my friend's ASW 20 - so, if they could, I guess
that serious club class pilots would opt for the handicap
advantage and self retrieve capability of the Discus
BT.

John Galloway