THE START-TIME GAME IN COMPETITION SOARING

Authors

  • John Cochrane

Keywords:

Training, Coaching

Abstract

I analyze the start time decision in competition soaring. I show how the Nash equilibrium of this game can be a large gaggle that leaves late in the day. I evaluate circumstances that can break down this equilibrium and the effect of several proposed rules changes.

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Vol. 22 No. 2 (1998)

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