Adam you are right in all counts. It won't be implemented either Ron
On 07/03/2013, at 7:40, Adam Woolley <go_soar...@hotmail.com> wrote: > It's a subject we're not going to win, but as you know - STD class gliders > have flexibility of flying both classes, but racing gliders are limited to > just one (at the MCN) class. > > The handicaps are fair, yeah? So there's no advantage to be in a racing > glider while competing in STD class. Yet it's not allowed. > > I know the reasoning, but still..! > > As many will know, often when you compare the classes at the same comp - STD > class always seems to have the higher average day winning speeds. Perhaps > because its more competitive in STD & pilots have to push themselves harder? > > The alternative... > > My thinking (will submit to the handicap committee for review) is have a 1.00 > glider for each class (like the golden old days, where there were no h/c), > then discourage gliders who shouldn't be in that particular class with a > slightly unfavorable h/c. > > Eg, an LS4 could be 1.03 in 15m class, rather than 1.04 as it is in STD class > atm. > > My guess though, that this will never be implemented - so I'll keep my > opinion as to why it won't happen to myself :) > > > Strepla, > WPP > > On 07/03/2013, at 8:48, <gstev...@bigpond.com> wrote: > >> Ron, >> It is because they have flaps, of course! >> However if you invert the question, Standard Class gliders may fly in 15 m >> (Racing) Class. >> Gary >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Ron Sanders >> To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. >> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 1:23 AM >> Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Boring >> >> Dear Adam, >> i agree with you!! >> And i note that there was not one reply to your far more interesting posted >> question " if the handicaps are so good why aren't fifteen metre flapped >> gliders allowed in Standard class?" >> >> The priorities are not in the right order. >> RS >> >> On 5 March 2013 20:16, Adam Woolley <go_soar...@hotmail.com> wrote: >>> I went soaring today (well a circuit), it was awesome! >>> >>> >>> WPP >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Aus-soaring mailing list >>> Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net >>> To check or change subscription details, visit: >>> http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Aus-soaring mailing list >> Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net >> To check or change subscription details, visit: >> http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5651 - Release Date: 03/05/13 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Aus-soaring mailing list >> Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net >> To check or change subscription details, visit: >> http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
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