JJ,

I am not expressing any opinion about sailplane race finish methods, or
about finish gate accidents; nor is Jeremy.

What he and I both object to is for you to use the accident at Husbands
Bosworth on 9th August to support your argument before anyone knows the full
story.

WAIT FOR THE REPORT.

Your methods of debate, using rumour and partial second hand reports,
discredit your opinions.

W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.).
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"John Sinclair"
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Jeremy, Andrew & Bill,

Your remarks are clearly aimed at discrediting me and
my views on how we should finish a sailplane race.
I note that none of you accepted my offer to discuss
a serious problem that exists in sailplane racing today.

Many of us here in the US have been waging a 5-year
campaign to abolish the Finish Gate and go exclusively
with the Finish Cylinder (500 feet & 1 mile) centered
on the runway. We have had numerous Finish Gate accidents,
including fatalities over the years. We feel its time
for a change. Your recent tragic accident just renewed
the controversy.

Yes, I ask the hard questions. I believe someone should.

JJ Sinclair