On Jan 25, 9:33*am, RRK wrote:

In fact, nothing in todays soaring sport stimulates designing and
building of unexpencive gliders.

There are still valid inspirations for innovative new sailplanes in
what's left of the US soaring scene. There are plenty of folks besides
me following through on them. You are certainly welcome to help. Feel
free to ask me how.

Thanks, Bob K.