On Nov 20, 9:51*am, wrote:
I think part of the (psychological)
problem that I have is that the Cherokee is so quiet I can HEAR other
airplanes before I can see them.

At my first contest there was a mid air and one pilot died. At my
second contest I was searching for the first turnpoint when I heard
another glider go past before I saw him. It made a lasting impression
on me.

Andy