Well let me throw in my .02 cents here. I have a Pic and I use it sometimes
and sometimes I don't. I feel that it only helps in a very limited number
of situations. Mostly when lift is marginal. Early morning first round not
much lift I use it. Overcast sky with minimal surface heating I turn it on.
It may not find any lift but it will help identify areas of less sink or no
sink. Marginal conditions are the only time it gives me or any experienced
flyer an edge. If there is good or very light lift I can find it on my own.
My eyes are not so bad that I can't tell when I am in lift. I know all of
the indicators of lift and use them to my advantage whenever I can.
I was once confronted about using the pic at a contest. I told them that
there was nothing in the rules that prohibited the use of a Pic. I also
said that if they were concerned that it gave me an advantage over them to
launch when I launch and follow me around while I look for lift. I didn't
have any takers. By the way I finished 10th because of landing points.
Anyway the Pic is off more than its on. Except for the above situations.
Flame suit on.
Walt
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