On May 27, 2:26*pm, Brad wrote:
I haven't flown in any contests yet, but I'm
wondering................to be safe and competent, how many hours or
flights would be prudent to have under my belt before I went out and
flew my first contest of the season?

Thanks,
Brad

My two cents on this:
If you're new to contests, general preparation is the more important
issue. Can you thermal well, and fly cross country safely? Can you
assemble the glider, trailer if need be, and follow the start, finish,
etc. procedures? Are you ready to fly in a gaggle? Have you (God
forbid) read the rules and the pilot's guide?
If this is in place, lots of recent experien

Nobody is ever ready