I have still not read anything that says a transponder is MANDATORY. So instead of slinging insults please point me at where it says a transponder is MANDATORY. It is not my understanding that it is MANDATORY.
As I understand tithe glider guys who don't have transponders have already established transponder is not required. Two way radio does appear to be the only way you are going to get an approval number. However as I said for a two month period what's up with carrying a handheld and actually talking-to someone?
As I have said a number of times now, I a just trying to provoke some discussion rather pure negativity. I realise that the restrictions are a pain in the ass for those of us flying basic aircraft and I am included in this in my bimbling flying but at the moment I am not seeing anything that can't be worked around with a bit of effort.