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Author: hewgerLocation: SwedenSubject: Re: PWCA rules for 2026/27Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 13:19 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 23 Ismail wrote: Here is Maxim Pinot take! [Image: Sorry, only registered users can view inline images. Click here to register, or login.] [Image: Sorry, only registered users can view inline images. Click here to register, or login.] [ goto post ]

Author: barghahnSubject: Re: Niviuk Artik 7 P (EN C)Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 12:59 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 98 maju_xc wrote: Hi! I'm considering buying an Artik 7p, but I'm a little concerned about the lightweight materials and their long-term durability. What are your experiences with them? Is there anything to worry about? Will this wing last for several years with good performance, given that I fly around 40-50 hours per season? I have 50 hours on mine now and[…]

Author: Pierre'Location: JohannesburgSubject: Re: South Africa is open, wonderful and cheap...Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 12:36 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 16 Erfurt Bob wrote: Which times of the year are good for XC flying in South Africa? My area in the North West we have winter and summer XC sites. The Northern parts of the country has it's rain season from Oct to March peaking Feb-March. Rest of the year is good. Winter (mid May-July) gets big inversions but still[…]

Author: zzzzz8Location: morzine franceSubject: Re: South Africa is open, wonderful and cheap...Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 12:03 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 16 Depends where you want to fly. For the western Cape (Porterville etc) it’s Oct-Mar. [ goto post ]

Author: EduardoLocation: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSubject: Re: PWCA rules for 2026/27Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 11:57 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 23 Maybe an organizer can see an opportunity and make an event with a maximum weight limit ? [ goto post ]

Author: munro_blaggerSubject: Re: PWCA rules for 2026/27Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 11:53 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 23 vibu wrote: In my view, there is a lot (really a lot) of persons who would be interested in knowing who is the best competitor and the best competition wing in a category of 85 kg maximum take-off weight. As someone who would be in that category, I'd also be a lot more likely to take part in such a comp. I don't[…]

Author: vibuLocation: Back close to Pyrenees.Subject: Re: PWCA rules for 2026/27Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:56 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 23 In my view, there is a lot (really a lot) of persons who would be interested in knowing who is the best competitor and the best competition wing in a category of 85 kg maximum take-off weight._________________Triple Seven France Importer. http://777gliders.com/fr/ [ goto post ]

Author: AndrewCraigLocation: Wiltshire, EnglandSubject: Re: Weight for itPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 8:56 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 23 Bald Igel wrote: In a sport where weight really does make a huge difference, it does seem weird that we don‘t have weight classes? Three weight classes and scrap male/female categories? Heavyweight, middleweight and lightweight? Why not? I ask „why not?“ as a genuine question, not a provocation. I am out of touch, have no skin in the game and have no[…]