2014 SSA/US Tasking Analysis

Lord of the OLC,

The fact is that SSA ran only 4 assigned tasks in 2014. You're still upset about that? This is too many? That is only 2% of all 2014 SSA tasks. You seem agitated with someone daring to argue for more. Almost as if a slow demise of ATs is part of the plan. The lobbying against the AT by SSA officials is almost breathtaking to behold. How dare a mortal speak? SILENCE?

Karl, I commend you for arguing that TATs have some value (not a HATs of course). I agree. But I strongly disagree with your rather strong call for the 'genocide" of US assigned tasking. I think there are some Canadians who may disagree with your thinking. Personally, I think we already do "plenty" of TATs personally. I am sure many agree. I think my data on 2014 SSA tasking supports that effectively (70% or so).

You said "the racing we do is against the clock." Who is we exactly? Who determined that this is what WE do?

The funny thing is that I am merely arguing for "slightly more" ATs (more than 2%). Yet this somehow blasphemy? I am not arguing to kill the TAT. Several others have commented here recently (and in other discussions) that they enjoy ATs. I am sure many do. Are you speaking for yourself of for everyone in the SSA? Keep in mind you fly almost entirely in Sports class which has a new rule outlawing AT's. You're safe. Do you still want to kill AT's for pilots in the 15m, 18m, Open, and Club Class?

Karl, if ATs are so bad, why does the rest of the world still fly ATs regularly without concern? Why are ATs still a significant part of all major FAI events and World Championships? Is the rest of the World nuts? Is the rest of the world enjoying mass land outs with every AT with broken gliders scattered all over the countryside? Are the rest of the worlds competitive sparing pilots less skilled because the fly ATs and not all TAT/US MAT/ US HATs? Why is Glider Grand Prix growing?

Sean