On Friday, February 14, 2014 4:06:02 AM UTC-5, Alan wrote:
In article "Sean F (F2)" writes:



I think at least a 1% handicap is warranted. Something! Not a huge amount=

of these gliders in the market, but there are 20 or so and several new Lak=

17b FES in the US and Canada. The handicap is affecting the decision to co=

nvert gliders in some cases. Not just Laks but the usual suspects.



Perhaps it shold be a inverse handicap, as the motorglider pilots are often

more willing to head off in directions where a landout would be a problem.



Since they have less risk involved in their choices, they should receive less

benefit. Sure, they don't win the day if they start the engine, but they don't

landout in the rocks, either.



( For the common argument that one should not depend on the engine - if folks

never depended on a sustainer, then they would not be buying them. )



Alan

Would you really put your life at risk going into unlandable terrain hoping your engine is going to work (regardless if it electric or internal combustion)? If you think this way I suggest you stay away from engines or your life might be cut short.