All US Records are Now Motor Glider Records

On Tuesday, 14 March 2017 05:24:10 UTC+2, Eric Greenwell wrote:
Not so. Many MG pilots will routinely accept the risk of an outlanding if the
motor doesn't start, because always flying within reach of an airport can often be
very limiting. Occasionally, these pilots land in a field somewhere, and the extra
170 pounds in the fuselage does not ease the retrieve!


That's like saying I routinely take a chance of having flat tire while driving car. Doesn't really stop me driving anywhere I want.

How about having a separate class for retired guys who don't have to show up for a job on the next day, do not miss a single booming day during the season and have a retrieve crew standing by?

Get yourself a life.

Bert
Ventus cM "TW"

I believe having the ability to self retrieve gives a distinct advantage. Thinking forward to FES where a low altitude save via starting your nose motor offers zero risk to the pilot means that pilot can push significantly harder over less forgiving terrain than the pilot that does not have the option.

I'm surprised people are in denial of this distinct mental advantage.