Crazy Idea # 54-1A i.e. Erase all State Soaring Records every 10 years..

Hey Richard,

I actually wouldn't mind a "participation trophy" for someone who completes a declared task.

I think that a person who declares and completes a 300km FAI triangle on a given day did a more meaningful flight than a fellow does an undeclared 400km yo-yo on OLC.

Don't get me wrong, I love OLC. I love competitions. I love records. All have their place in our sport.

That said, the emphasis on declared tasks has diminished somewhat. And if we recognized them, rewarded them, maybe more folks would do them and derive the satisfaction of flying to chosen places.

And I think that would be a great thing.

All the best,
Daniel