Ventus 2cxa with FES

jfitch
Now, there are competition pilots who will willingly fly over unlandable terrain with no motor at all, just as there are those that will cheat in various ways. Such a pilot might abuse the capability. It seems to be rarely said that one of the reasons many pilots do not engage in competition is that risk is rewarded.

Jon
I question your statement about unlandable terrain. The very few racers that might have flown over unlandable terrain without a safe glide cushion are either not with us any more, or have broken a glider. Never have they been rewarded. Brains and technique are rewarded.

The benefit I see to a sustainer is getting home early and avoiding a long retrieve. This can be significant in a long nationals or world comp.

Regards
Richard Walters