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Old May 1st 08, 03:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.soaring
Steven P. McNicoll[_2_]
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Default Feds Want to Equipe Gliders With Transponders and Radios


"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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At any rate, even a high aspect ratio glider with minimal frontal area
presents a rather significant silhouette when wing-up in a bank if it
is seen against contrasting background (unless it is head-on). Perhaps
gliders should be fitted with rotating beacon lights in addition to
transponders. :-)


If seen against a contrasting background, that is key.