Death of the 13.5m class?

[Paul T[_4_]]

http://www.spr.aero/wcc-main-news/e-concept-rules-for-electric-
gliders.aspx

[Tim Taylor]

The class should never have been started to begin with.

[Darryl Ramm]

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 12:21:41 AM UTC-8, Tim Taylor wrote:
> The class should never have been started to begin with.

Son of the PW5.

[Jim White[_3_]]

At 08:14 23 December 2017, Paul T wrote:
>http://www.spr.aero/wcc-main-news/e-concept-rules-for-electric-
>gliders.aspx
>
This is the end of gliding. Like doing a sailing race in a motor boat!

[Tango Eight]

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 5:30:06 AM UTC-5, Jim White wrote:
> At 08:14 23 December 2017, Paul T wrote:
> >http://www.spr.aero/wcc-main-news/e-concept-rules-for-electric-
> >gliders.aspx
> >
> This is the end of gliding. Like doing a sailing race in a motor boat!

IGC needs a Nigel Farage.

T8

[Tom BravoMike]

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 4:30:06 AM UTC-6, Jim White wrote:
> At 08:14 23 December 2017, Paul T wrote:
> >http://www.spr.aero/wcc-main-news/e-concept-rules-for-electric-
> >gliders.aspx
> >
> This is the end of gliding. Like doing a sailing race in a motor boat!

Soaring sports destruction mode, full speed. Followed by unending insightful discussions about declining pilots numbers, beautiful and touching memories from the past. Ultimately moving toward simulations and safe virtual reality in the convenience of your home. A fireplace, warm wool socks and the sound of a peaceful music in the background. Possibly 'El Condor Pasa'...

[Steve Leonard[_2_]]

Good thing I didn't take a Sawzall to one of my Zunis to make it into a 13.5 meter racer...

Steve Leonard
N1353Z ZS
N6ZF Z6

[JS[_5_]]

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 9:25:40 AM UTC-8, Steve Leonard wrote:
> Good thing I didn't take a Sawzall to one of my Zunis to make it into a 13.5 meter racer...
>
> Steve Leonard
> N1353Z ZS
> N6ZF Z6

Fine print at the bottom of the document:
Properly equipped 13.5m gliders can still compete in the Cup Holder Class.
Jim