On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 6:29:07 AM UTC-6, Tango Eight wrote:
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.

best,
Evan Ludeman / T8

you could also greatly increase participation in the standard class if you allowed flapped gliders to compete...