On Feb 20, 1:28*pm, Chris Nicholas wrote:
Re canted winglets increasing span: I recall a reported conversation
between a well-known competition pilot (WKCP) and purveyor of
modifications etc., and a competition official (CO), re some new wing
tips.

CO: It exceeds 15m span now.

WKCP: Not when it’s flying – the added dihedral from the wings flexing
reduces it to 15m.

CO: When you show me by flying between two posts 15m apart without
hitting them, I will let you compete with those.

End of conversation.

Chris N.

At the Worlds each glider recieves scrutineering. 15 minutes is
scheduled for each one. Long days for the scrutineer for sure, but he
checks EVERYTHING, even including max. allowable cockpit pilot
weight..............


USA not so except weights, but that could always change. Good story
Chris. Ya, another story was the open glider that showed up to be
scrutineered. He came in fully watered, wing tips almost dragging the
ground. He wanted to be checked for span first, then be weighted
AFTER he dumped down to legal takeoff weight. That didn't go very far
either.

Regards, Tom.