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Old February 13th 07, 04:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John Bojack
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Default 2005 Junior Worlds Accident

I'm all for low-passes.

That said, I think getting so low as to make hitting ground based
"obstructions" a possibility with a wing bank is a whooole 'nother thing.
Exponentially increased danger factor!

Spectating around racing events is always a risk...whether the crowd
realizes it, or not. Consider all the reality TV shows you've seen footage
of with various cars, go carts...etc and their associated parts going flying
into the stand and over "safety-barriers" into the crowd.

Over-exuberant and testosteronized youth + highly perched photographer = one
unfortunate accident occurence in our racing sport.

Do we need to mandate mile-high finishes and safety bunkers for spectators?

Life's a risk.