Whenever this subject comes up, as it often does, I like to refer to the
site maintained by DG/LS. Bruno Gantenbrinck's essay pretty much says it
all ---

BTW, thanks DG/LS!

http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/index-e.html

Bob Johnson



Mot wrote:

With the increase of glider accidents these days, just how safe is
this sport? There is always a element of risk associated with flying
but how does soaring compare with other forms of aviation or
motorsports?