>>as it is seen by what must be a representative cross section of the >>Australian gliding movement.
It's not a representative cross section of anything but disenfranchised grumblers. It would be interesting if posters noted their (unsuccessful) clubs so we don't visit. >>(Not just the 2% competition pilots that absorbs their total being). I'm no comp pilot but I believe if you deducted all the non-current or inactive flyers, this figure of 2% would climb to something which represented a fairly significant number of active pilots… say at least as significant as Trump's supporter numbers. I have been involved in gliding for only a decade but I'm not aware of the IGC doing anything to stop or dissuade me from gliding. If you want to see something positive, have a look at the situation in the UK where the junior numbers are impressive. Do what they are doing and the future of gliding will be reasonably assured… as long as the poor buggers don't come into contact with too many miserable, grumpy old men. I have to say, I'd love those who are not involved actively in gliding to remove themselves from discussions related to soaring in Australia. D _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring
