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contest task completion rates?
the guys running hang gliding contests are debating their task
completion rates. it looks like 1/3 of pure flex wing entrants make goal, while 2/3 of rigid wing entrants make goal. sometimes they have the same tasks, sometimes the rigid wing tasks are a little longer. sometimes they start at the same time, sometimes they hold back the rigid wings. the question is, how do these rates compare to sailplane contests? some are alleging that sailplane contests plan for 100% completion rates. true or false? any data? also, when running a sailplane contest with multiple classes, do you send the Standard Class out first to mark the thermals for the higher performance classes, or do you send the Open Class out first on their own? Ken LAK-12 not a racer |
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Data on completion rates can be derived from the contest results
posted on the SSA's web site. I'm sure many would be interested with what you find out. Generally, the competion directors try to set tasks that will ensure at least 80%. Otherwise the pilots (and crews) get somewhat testy. Sometimes this leads to conservative task calling, but not always. |
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