I still don't see the problem with the BGA's letter and find its tone and advice perfectly reasonable. The stumbling block on this thread seems to be some pilots not getting the 'soaring pilots must concentrate on a number of tasks besides staying airborne'.
On Wednesday I flew a powered aircraft and a sailplane, back-to-back.
I did not have to 'concentrate on staying airborne' in the powered aircraft at all. I find the engine to be very helpful in this respect.
The radio is a powerful tool, which is why the BGA is advocating its use, but the point I think the letter is also trying to make is "don't drop the plane to fly the mike!"
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