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Old January 5th 10, 01:09 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andreas Maurer
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Default 3rd FAI World Sailplane GP final in Santiago, Chile

On Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:55:22 -0800 (PST), lanebush
wrote:

Let me say that the webcast today was outstanding with a very exciting
race. This contest is on the cutting edge of the sport. With the new
technology there is the potential to draw in spectators and future
sponsors. Finally the world can enjoy the excitement of our sport.


Indeed.

But if I compare the number of very bad and fatal accidents to the
very limited number of gliding Grand Prix competitions that have taken
place so far, I'm starting to feel sick.

In my humble opinion the Gliding Grand Prix kills way too many people.


Best wishes for 2010
Andreas