wrote:
Derek Copeland wrote:
Standard Cirrus or Mark 1 Discus perhaps.

Derek Copeland

At 22:54 02 July 2006, Js wrote:

Asbjorn Hojmark wrote:

Don't know about about your side of the pond, but
here in Europe, LS4
would be the obvious choice.

That was my thought when the idea came up of the
'World Class
Sailplane'.
LS-4: Easy to fly, performs very well, good stall characteristics,

comfortable even for a tall or wide pilot, easy to
rig, has a built-in
mechanical gear-up alarm. It's even good looking.
There are quite a few LS-4s in the USA, but not as
many as in Europe.
Few US clubs and commercial operators bought LS-4 or
Discus. At home
right now, AS-W20 is the most common design.
Another great one-design possibility!
Jim



There is, gentlemen, one-design class in place already. It is called
the World Class. It is here and it is going to stay. I just don't see
the reason that you can't seem to accept that. Having flown 1-26 and
also the PW-5 I would not hesitate to get into PW-5 and fly it. It is a
good little ship, it was built for a purpose and it is serving that
purpose well. Now, the 1-26 is a good ship as well, but.....it is old,
it is tired and it is difficult to maintain. Well, we can carry this
discussion forever, there will be proponents of PW or the Schweitzer,
but as far as I am concerned one design class is already here and you
are simply trying to reinvent the wheel.

Jacek
Washington State
One design classes might be a reasonable criteria for the World Class,
aiming at the recurring World Air Games. Perhaps the rides could also
be a moving target. Rather than specify a single design like the
marginally received PW-5, make the class contingent upon a minimum
number built, so access and popularity is virtually assured. For
example, 200 built (or still in service), glider make/model is eligible
for selection. One World Air Games, LS-4 or Std Jantar 2. Next WAG,
maybe ASW-20b, following games, ASW-27 or LS-8 or even Libelle 201B.
Properly approached it could have a positive outcome and possibly serve
soaring better as a segment of the World Air Games. With a few years'
lead time, securing the ride and preparing it would be doable.

If approached properly, there could be many other positive results from
such a strategy.

Frank Whiteley