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Written by Jean-Claude (JC) Hauchecorne
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Sunday, 30 March 2008 11:24 |
Introducing the Board of Directors of the World Class Soaring Association: (Click on the name to see each Directors Soaring Bio) Our Vision Statement: Go Fast, Go Far, Fly Safe, but more important, UPLOAD YOUR FLIGHT TO THE OLC... (seriously, we should post a vision statement here!)
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Written by François Pin
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Sunday, 06 April 2008 00:00 |
A FEW WORDS ON THE WORLD CLASS SOARING ASSOCIATION The International Gliding Commission (IGC) created the World Class to provide a safe and affordable single-design glider to support one-design competitions with the ultimate aim of carrying our sport to the Olympics. After a multi-year and rigorous process, IGC selected the PW-5 as the official World-Class glider, thereby instituting the first FAI-approved monotype soaring class for international racing. Created by Warsaw University of Technology, the PW-5 features fiberglass construction, benign flight characteristics, 32.5 performance, and 13.5m wings. The university licenses the design to any company wanting to manufacture the PW-5. Manufacturers may not alter the geometry or weight of the aircraft. |
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