Interesting idea.

I agree with Ted that sanctioning and seeding matter for many pilots,
but perhaps they would self-select to the appropriate event if you
could only sanction one. I know we have North and South events in many
regions. Is there a rule against having two sanctioned events at the
same location back to back? I guess if you did sports/motorglider the
week prior and FAI classes in the current slot you'd have a decent
shot at making it work.

My bet is you'd be at less than 50 at one or maybe both, but not by a
lot. We have so many classes these days it would be good to pump up
the number of competitors in the FAI classes by splitting out the
sports class. If you were undersubscribed at the sports event I'll
even bet you'd get some experienced guys willing to show up a day or
two early and coach/fly with the newer pilots towards the end of the
sports class event.

Of course, the other big BUT is getting contest personnel and
towplanes.

9B