Trust me, you need a lot more advanced flight computer (and programming & management skills) to compete effectively in our "US special" and infamous 1 turn HAT task! A long MAT is incredibly complex as you have to decide how to run out the clock near the end and that 10% of the task completely erases the best pilots flying up to that point in many cases! And even more computer power and skill to manage our "run of the mill, 25 mile radiused 3 turn, TAT!"

Timed tasks are incredibly complex both strategically and tactically and force pilots to heavily rely on computers to make critical decisions (when to turn).

Racing (Sailplane Grand Prix) tasks are incredibly simple. First one to complete the RACE COURSE wins. No computer necessary. In fact, any GPS (even one from 2005, with only a few numerical readouts, available on ebay for $10) would fully suffice.

You guys jump on this new event and try to tear it apart because you need a "better glide computer?" Are you kidding me? You cannot see the forest for the trees gentlemen. I'm shaking my head, again.

Sean
7T