Interesting thread

https://uras.gliderpilot.net/?op=s2&id=59967&vt=

At 06:05 11 June 2019, Paul T wrote:
https://uras.gliderpilot.net/?op=s2&id=59967&vt=


Its an interesting UK thread that basically says a famous Polish pilot
chose to break the rules to gain an advantage on the grounds the
gain was greater than the penalty.
Professional foul in another sport.
Other famous pilots are protesting the penalty is not enough

Despite the name 'uk.rec.aviation.soaring', this appears not to be the public newsfeed that would have the same name.

Anybody want to provide a clue as to the actual issue?

On Tuesday, 11 June 2019 00:15:05 UTC-6, Paul T wrote:
https://uras.gliderpilot.net/?op=s2&id=59967&vt=

The title of this thread really distinguishes it from all the other threads in this newsgroup.

On 11/06/2019 14:28, wrote:
Despite the name 'uk.rec.aviation.soaring', this appears not to be the public newsfeed that would have the same name.

Anybody want to provide a clue as to the actual issue?


For the Sailplane GrandPrix final there is no team flying allowed and
there is one official radio frequency.

At the most recent final last week the three Polish contestants were all
given 300s penalties on the last day for "Use of unauthorized radio
frequency"

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Nick Hill

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 9:28:06 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Despite the name 'uk.rec.aviation.soaring', this appears not to be the public newsfeed that would have the same name.

Anybody want to provide a clue as to the actual issue?

Polish team flying in SGP (disallowed per SGP rules). Then, Polish team members slagging off the organizers on social media (since deleted).

Respect lost.

T8

At 13:38 11 June 2019, ProfJ wrote:
On Tuesday, 11 June 2019 00:15:05 UTC-6, Paul T wrote:
https://uras.gliderpilot.net/?op=s2&id=59967&vt=

The title of this thread really distinguishes it from all the other
threads
in this newsgroup.

sorry -forgot some people not able to access this UK newsgroup.
Basically Steve Jones (2x world champ) posted under the title: Sebastian
Kawa caught cheating

As Kawa and other Polish pilots were caught cheating at a recent
Grand Prix in Spain, should they get a lifetime ban?

"At the most recent final last week the three Polish contestants were all
given 300s penalties on the last day for "Use of unauthorized radio
frequency" "

I see it, thanks.

http://www.sgp.aero/finals2019/resul...ontestID=31844

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:15:06 AM UTC-7, Paul T wrote:
At 13:38 11 June 2019, ProfJ wrote:
On Tuesday, 11 June 2019 00:15:05 UTC-6, Paul T wrote:
https://uras.gliderpilot.net/?op=s2&id=59967&vt=

The title of this thread really distinguishes it from all the other
threads
in this newsgroup.

sorry -forgot some people not able to access this UK newsgroup.
Basically Steve Jones (2x world champ) posted under the title: Sebastian
Kawa caught cheating

As Kawa and other Polish pilots were caught cheating at a recent
Grand Prix in Spain, should they get a lifetime ban?

No they should not get a lifetime ban! But I could see a DNF for unauthorized radio use as it is blatant cheating, disrespectful to the other competitors, the organization, his sponsors and his reputation. Kawa is the best racing pilot the world has seen, not sure why he would put winning above his exhausted reputation. He has nothing to prove.

How does one get caught using an unauthorized radio frequency?Â* Are they
scanning "all" 8.33khz frequencies?Â* How would they do that?


On 6/11/2019 8:25 AM, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:15:06 AM UTC-7, Paul T wrote:
At 13:38 11 June 2019, ProfJ wrote:
On Tuesday, 11 June 2019 00:15:05 UTC-6, Paul T wrote:
https://uras.gliderpilot.net/?op=s2&id=59967&vt=
The title of this thread really distinguishes it from all the other
threads
in this newsgroup.

sorry -forgot some people not able to access this UK newsgroup.
Basically Steve Jones (2x world champ) posted under the title: Sebastian
Kawa caught cheating

As Kawa and other Polish pilots were caught cheating at a recent
Grand Prix in Spain, should they get a lifetime ban?
No they should not get a lifetime ban! But I could see a DNF for unauthorized radio use as it is blatant cheating, disrespectful to the other competitors, the organization, his sponsors and his reputation. Kawa is the best racing pilot the world has seen, not sure why he would put winning above his exhausted reputation. He has nothing to prove.

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Dan, 5J