OSTIV DEFINITIONS OF LIGHT AND ULTRALIGHT SAILPLANES A PROPOSAL TO FAI-IGC

Authors

  • Piero Morelli OSTIV Sailplane Development Panel

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Structures, Materials, Design

Abstract

If the definitions proposed by OSTIV were adopted by FAI several advantages would follow: (a) due to the reputation and influence of the two international bodies, OSTIV and FAI, the actual confusion of names and definitions would probably and hopefully be gradually eliminated; (b) the separation of the two classes, LIGHT and ULTRALIGHT, would stimulate the achievement of FAI records for ULTRALIGHT, a possibility actually denied; (c) the design and construction of sailplanes for microlift exploitation would be stimulated; (d) competitions for ULTRALIGHT, and records too, could be envisaged on the basis of new task philosophies; (e) the potential scenario of a new type of soaring flight which more people could afford and enjoy, would come closer.

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Vol. 26 No. 3 (2002)

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