You've gone too far with this JJ. You proved the absurd nature of your
point by giving us a great example of what happens when we don't see another
glider....and that was at a high altitude. I would argue that the reason
that there are few finish line near misses is that folks are heads up and
expecting to see other gliders at close quarters unlike out on course. The
likelyhood of glider parts killing you at a contest finish would be less
than that of a lightening. Care to look at the stats? It will be hard for
you to beat zero percent.

If some of you want a sport that has no risk then by all means go find one
but good luck since I cannot think of a single racing sport that would
qualify. And PLEASE leave the rest of us alone!!!!!!!!!

Finally I want to add that you should be ashamed for basically ensuring that
the FAA will be out at some contests next season doing ramp checks. Let
those living in glass houses cast the first stone.

Casey Lenox
KC
Phoenix