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Old December 17th 11, 04:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John Godfrey (QT)[_2_]
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Default Club Class - Class growth - progression - Have we seen any?

On Dec 17, 9:08*am, hotelalpha wrote:
NOT MUCH CLUB CLASS ACTIVITY. *NO CHANGE IN RULES - is the answer from
the 2011 SSA Rules Committee Meeting Minutes in Waller Texas November
12, 2011.

The facts however show US Club Class gliders (flying in the Sports
Class) has increased over the last four years.

2011 - 14 Club Class gliders flying the Sports Class Nationals
2010 - 13
2009 - 11
2008 - 9

The 2011 Sports Class Nationals had more Club Class gliders than non
Club Class gliders! *In fact 63% were Club Class gliders. *The contest
name would have been more appropriately named "US Club & Sports Class
Nationals". *With Club Class first since there were more Club Class
gliders!

It's interesting to see there is enough Club Class activity without
any promotion or meaningful recognition. *It appears the true lack of
interest, activity, progression and growth for the US Club Class lies
within the Rules Committee.

Sean Franke
US Club Class Team 2010 & 2012


I think a more appropriate measure of club class interest is "How many
pilots flew a contest for the first time and flew a club class
glider?" The only reason to add classes is if there are more pilots
participating (which is not happening). Unless you are suggesting
doing away with Sports Class...
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Old December 17th 11, 04:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
hotelalpha
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Default Club Class - Class growth - progression - Have we seen any?

I don't think a measure of Club Class interest is "first time contest
and Club Class glider". I'm not new to contest flying but prefer Club
Class.

Last year the Sports Class was subsidized by Club Class gliders making
the Sports Class viable. Not a opinion, just fact. Market demand
already speaks. With that said, I think both classes can compliment
each other. If you look at the entry list you will basically find
there are two types of gliders - Club and Modern. Moriarty has proven
the Club/Modern concept works. So to answer your question about doing
away with the Sports Class, my answer is NO - just restructure. Until
this happens the US Club Class will continue to be suppressed for fear
of what might happen to the Sports Class.
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Old December 17th 11, 05:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John Godfrey (QT)[_2_]
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Default Club Class - Class growth - progression - Have we seen any?

On Dec 17, 11:49*am, hotelalpha wrote:
I don't think a measure of Club Class interest is "first time contest
and Club Class glider". *I'm not new to contest flying but prefer Club
Class.

Last year the Sports Class was subsidized by Club Class gliders making
the Sports Class viable. *Not a opinion, just fact. *Market demand
already speaks. *With that said, I think both classes can compliment
each other. *If you look at the entry list you will basically find
there are two types of gliders - Club and Modern. *Moriarty has proven
the Club/Modern concept works. *So to answer your question about doing
away with the Sports Class, my answer is NO - just restructure. Until
this happens the US Club Class will continue to be suppressed for fear
of what might happen to the Sports Class.


You have a good point. The "Modern" aka "FAI Handicapped" concept was
very well received last year. Whether it is viable at the national
level is entirely another thing. You are correct that such a change
wold be good for Club Class, The question is whether the "Modern"
pilots could be enticed to embrace it.It represents a huge change.
However, addressing overall participation is a very high priority for
the RC, Standby for a BB white paper laying out some ideas and
considerations.
 




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