This approach is taken by three clubs around Ottawa Canada.
Every Saturday the "gate" opens at one and is open for three hours.
You could be on your course if wish, when the gate opens and the same
after the third hour. The records are compiled by one person through
the OLC. I have flown as a guest on occasions and for me it is the
most enjoyable way to fly in an Club environment. Check it out at:
http://soaringcanada.riq.ca/viewforu...afe025c a4fe3

On Dec 30, 8:40*am, " wrote:
OLC has done a great job of *making weekend cross country flying
interesting. *Being a senior citizen with a somewhat competitive
nature, I am discouraged by the necessity to fly a lot of really long
(5-7 hour) flights in order to place well in the OLC standings. *Most
of the time, after flying about 4 hours, more flying is somewhat like
making love to a skunk.

I have been wondering if other pilots would be interested in a OLC
catagory for FAI flights that could be completed within a time of 3 to
3.5 hours. The best flight would be the fastest speed achieved around
a FAI triangle with a flight time of three hours or more.

While the OLC league does score on speed over a limited time, doing
well in the OLC league requires a group effort.

Comments please.

Bill Snead
6W