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Old May 14th 11, 07:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tony V
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On 5/12/2011 8:32 PM, John Cochrane wrote:
One thing that all of the
various sanctioning bodies (FAI/IGC/NACs) will have to address at some
point is a class that is primarily aimed at lowest possible cost. .....


They did, give them credit. The IGC created the world class, in
response to this sentiment. It was exactly your "sunfish" class. And
pilots around the world resoundly rejected it. They voted with their
wallets,...


No. They voted for better performance at equal cost (OK, the equal cost
means used gliders) and good taste.

Tony