Should SSA Regional contests allow water in FAI class...15, 18, 20,Open class?

On Dec 15, 2:48*pm, Ron Gleason wrote:
On Dec 15, 10:41*am, Andy wrote:


Cordele Region V South allows water ballast. Sometimes, like this
year, it is really worthwhile.

On Dec 15, 2:34*pm, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
On Dec 15, 2:48*pm, Ron Gleason wrote:

On Dec 15, 10:41*am, Andy wrote:

Cordele Region V South allows water ballast. Sometimes, like this
year, it is really worthwhile.


I gained a much greater appreciation for water ballast this year after
flying the Region 5 at Cordele. Strong conditions every day and flying
fully ballasted significantly improved
my results. I'm relatively inexperienced working with water, but after
a full week of ballasting and flying full all week, it became very
easy. I'd consider water every flight now if
conditions allow.

I'm absolutely in favor of allowing gliders to fly to their full
"performance" capability.

Steve Vihlen
SV