I think 99% of soaring pilots can, and have used good judgment about these
matters. And, Lets trust our contest directors to act upon unsafe
situations that may occur.
Rich,
I agree with your observations and conclusion except that I believe no words are necessary on this subject. I have been an active contest participant and CD for the past 10+ years and have never witnessed a problem caused by a skeg. In contrast, I have seen many shins whacked by an errant RES ship sliding through the landing area without a skeg.. I believe you are much more likely to be injured by a wing or fuse than impaled by a skag.
I recommend we vote no on any words detailing skegs and get on with more important issues like rubber propellers.
A rule for the sake of a rule is no rule.
Don Richmond
