On Jan 27, 6:57*pm, wrote:
On Jan 26, 2:51*pm, "Karl Striedieck" wrote:

If you read the rules you will find that it is the ASH-26 that is at a
competitive disadvantage at a no-water contest, not the Diana.

This is because the lighter gliders are allowed to add fixed ballast, while
the heavier machines have no way to get rid of it. In a weak weather contest
the Diana has the advantage while the 26 grovels, but in a strong weather
contest they are equal.

I really hate the idea of fixed ballast in the cockpit (aside from my
sorry butt). Can I put it in the wings if I tape the dump valve
closed?

Karl invented the ultimate "no ballast" glider - the ASW-17...er...15.
You guys with four panel wings can always try flying with two panels
if you want to bulk up. *Note: I take no responsibility for anyone who
actually tries this.

9B

Correction - I'm already over the handicap weight limit. The only
fixed ballast I can legally add is pasta.

9B