The primary problem of running a true sports class contest in the USA where
all the gliders comply with the international sports class rules, is people
won't show up. The USA method of "bring anything" is very well attended and
popular.

That said, there should be an extra effort made to recognize those who fly
true sports class gliders, and in my opinion, only those pilots should be
eligible for the international team.

Having said that, the international sports class is not what it seems. If
you want to be competitive, you must fly a highly prepared (modified)
glider. A competitive sports class glider is not your "standard" Cirrus.

The FAI has adopted the new 20 meter two place gliders as a new racing
class. An attempt at a USA 20 meter 2 place contest fell flat with too
little interest. Internationally, the class is a big success.

Tom Knauff
www.eglider.org


"Frank Paynter" wrote in message
...
According to the 2006 Sports Class Nationals Rules:


'The purpose of the Sports Class Nationals is to determine
the 2006 Sports Class Champion, and to select team
members for international Club Class competitions'

With most of the gliders at the latest 2006 Nats in
the ASW27/28 & LS-8 range, does it make sense to call
the winner a Sports Class Champion? Does it make sense
to select pilots for international Club Class competitions
from this group?

Inquiring minds and all that .... ;-).

Frank (X3)