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Old February 1st 17, 12:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default US club class definition

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 12:45:03 AM UTC-5, Sierra Whiskey wrote:
The FAI won't allow an LS-8 (or similar glider) to compete in the Club Class Worlds, so why do we allow them on the US club class list?


Because a very small expansion of the handicap range significantly increases the number of US ships that qualify, potentially increasing participation.

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Evan Ludeman / T8