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I would agree that CGC is indeed a good example in many metrics, but it is an outlier and far from perfect. You guys have turned away 0 time pilots for years, and the equipment stays in the hangar on far too many days. I don't bash US clubs because it is "en vouge", Sean, I mean Wilber asked why sailplane racing is in decline. From my point of view the decline is largely due to a lack of viable path ways for the 0 time pilot. X/C is still seen as exotic by the wind sock warriors because they are led by the blind and forced to ride a lame horse.
Your comment suggesting I try to improve things instead of complaining is way off the mark. You know full well I am a contributor, and you've only seen the tip of the iceberg. This culture you don't know you're defending works AGAINST progress in the direction of high performance aircraft and soaring. I might have left SSI for a club like yours 20 years ago but I feel my club is worth saving. |
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