On 8/19/2010 9:28 AM, SoaringXCellence wrote:
Artificial horizons are banned because cloud flying is not permitted
in contests. It's not permitted in controlled airspace the USA at all
unless the glider is IFR equipped and the pilot has a glider
instrument rating; which is possible by the regulations, but I've not
figured out how to do the practical test! The missed approach would
be interesting.

Cloud flying in Class G airspace is technically permitted, but
probably an unwise activity.

I can understand that cloud flying is banned, but banning an instrument
that could save your life because it might be used to violate the rules
sounds like a really crazy idea.

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Mike Schumann