Sean,

I think you bring up good points. I think part of the concern is valid for all classes, not just Sports. The new rules will help to split out the club class gliders into their own group for tasking. I was on the task committee at Parown and we always focused on the PW5 to set the task. Would have been nice to be able to set speed tasks for the narrower club class range..

I flew a Standard Jantar 2 in 2010 and paid the price on windy days with big holes. As we saw this year the smart pilots brought higher performance ships to get club class team points. Current system requires multiple ships if you are a serious club class pilot for the conditions expected. A strong 15m for west and a good Standard class ship on the east coast.

I think we need rules forcing more speed tasks in all nationals. TAT are interesting, but AST's teach a set of skills the top pilots need as well of international flying.

TT