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Anyone aware of a single elimination bracketed glider contestever being held?
On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:02:00 AM UTC-5, John Cochrane wrote:
I flew single elimination contests in hang gliders in the 1980s. When the task is not, fly as fast as you can, but beat this particular glider -- no matter how fast or slow you both are -- "interesting" strategies emerge. John Cochrane. We fly a double-handicapped contest in the spring at my club; both glider and pilot (determined by P1 flying time) are handicapped. It's very difficult for a highly experienced pilot to win - which challenges them, and keeps it interesting for the rest. |
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Anyone aware of a single elimination bracketed glider contestever being held?
On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:02:00 AM UTC-8, John Cochrane wrote:
I flew single elimination contests in hang gliders in the 1980s. When the task is not, fly as fast as you can, but beat this particular glider -- no matter how fast or slow you both are -- "interesting" strategies emerge. John Cochrane. Velodrome racing! |
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Anyone aware of a single elimination bracketed glider contestever being held?
I know Bruno has considered this, but it's funny to share this video anyway...
"Individual Sprint Championship" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAhlewcOxAI |
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Anyone aware of a single elimination bracketed glider contestever being held?
On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 8:02:00 AM UTC-7, John Cochrane wrote:
I flew single elimination contests in hang gliders in the 1980s. When the task is not, fly as fast as you can, but beat this particular glider -- no matter how fast or slow you both are -- "interesting" strategies emerge. John Cochrane. Thanks for sharing John. That is why I am pushing for keeping it blind racing so you don't know who you are flying against that day until the finals. Would keep it interesting and exciting. I could see how it could also foster team flying with other friends because the likelyhood at least at the beginning of your flying against each other is low. Americans practicing more team flying is not a bad thing at this point... Bruno - B4 |
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