Just a note here, 2/3 of all ASG-29's made have been an engine, only a handful of these are in the US, most in Europe.

I for one gave up land outs when flying a Nimbus 4, started to plan for out landings at airports. I now fly a glider twice as expensive as the Nimbus (although only 18 meters). You are one of the few who's wife supports and is involved in gliding, many pilots, do not have crew, that is just a fact of soaring today. Perhaps FAI is looking to change their rules to match the US :0

On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 11:03:02 AM UTC-7, Sean wrote:

All other soaring countries do not all have crews (or motors) for all contest pilots. This is utter crap. An outright lie.