On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 2:18:18 PM UTC-5, MNLou wrote:
Gentlemen -

One thing to remember - there is contest flying and there is non-contest flying.

While I understand that the theory is exactly the same, I would expect very different tactics between a Nationals contest flight and an OLC flight.

Especially for an OLC flight where time or speed is not a critical component, I would expect a more conservative strategy would be found to be the norm.

Lou

I fly almost exactly the same whether practicing or racing. It doesn't pay to change my style.
For the best OLC flight you are still trying for the best speed given the time you fly so as to maximize points.
UH