On Oct 1, 9:24*am, jb92563 wrote:



Do pilots typically carry oxygen at these events?

What book by Moffat? Is there just one?

Does the SSA site have the Sport Regional rules on PDA/GPS, or is that
specific to each regional contest?

Ray

In the west O2 is used often. Higher usually mean faster, not in all
cases, but most. Many reasons too numerous to list here. Higher
gives a greater range to find stronger thermals and higher is thinner
air so you are flying faster.

Moffat's books either "Winning on the Wind" or Winning II (basically
"Winning on the Wind' with additions). Good books to read. Many
others as well, but you don't need to get to complex to start. There
is the teachable moment and some will come after your first few
contests.

Both the SSA site under racing and the SRA site are helpful.

http://www.sailplane-racing.org/

Best thing is to go out ot your local site and visit with some of the
pilots that race. They can be very helpful on getting you ready for
your fist contest.

Just remember it is addictive. You may have to attend Sailplane
Racing Anonymous. As I tell people I'm addicted to "White Powder and
Speed". That smell of gel coat and epoxy when you open the trailer is
intoxicating.

Good luck