wrote:
Having flown three Gp events now (1st World Sailplane GP St. Auban,
Qualifier at Drakino Russia, 1st FAI GP World Championships here at
Omarama), I am probably the most experienced US Pilot in this format.
The "regatta" start line works as long as all pilots are very
professional and adhere to the rules.

I hate to break this to you, but there have been six Grand Prix format
multi-lap races run at Truckee over the past three seasons, complete
with regatta start, tracking system, and spectators.

Regatta start (8 to 12 starters so far):

http://www.soartruckee.com/images/TA...s_V2_start.jpg

High tech real-time tracking system:

http://www.soartruckee.com/images/TA...of_gliders.jpg

I'm sure you'd be welcome to participate, despite your lower experience
level 8^)

Marc