[SPAM] Re: *SPAM* Re: Rules Survey

[Wayne Galligan]

Del,

Never the less it has been done and to everyone's agreement.  As far as maneuver changes I agree with you that it should be posted.  We can not predict weather and it is a discretionary thing best left up to the CD in the best interest of safety.  I believe safety is to be considered above rules in these conditions.   Our contests can bring  30-40 people in the spring and many of them are newbies or returning sportsman.   It works for our region.

Wayne

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Del K. Rykert 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 8:44 AM
  Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: *SPAM* Re: Rules Survey


  It is illegal to decide at the time of the contest if you are changing the norm.. Has to be advertised and promoted in the pamphlets that you distribute. So attendees know what to expect. 

          Del
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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Wayne Galligan 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org 
    Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 8:21 AM
    Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: *SPAM* Re: Rules Survey


    Bob,

    I wont disagree with you on CERTAIN conditions issues.  That's why the CD has the option to not judge the takeoff/landing(0 or 10).  I has been done on more then one occasion in D6 as the wind can get a little testy in the spring time.  Leave the rule in and let the CD decide at the time of the contest.  

    Wayne Galligan
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Bob Richards 
      To: discussion at nsrca.org 
      Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 9:24 PM
      Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: *SPAM* Re: Rules Survey


      I don't think takeoffs and landings should be judged. At some contests and field conditions, it is simply dangerous to force everyone to land in front of the judges. This is especially true if the wind conditions change during a flight and the pilot is expected to land downwind cause that is the direction he took off. I have seen it happen. Takeoffs and landings are not aerobatic maneuvers by anyone's definition.

      As for weight, if the 2m size becomes the only restriction, then you might see some IMAC legal biplanes entered, weighing 25+ lbs. A 2m Ultimate bipe would be huge. Would that be a problem? Depends on who is flying it, I suppose. Would that be an advantage? If someone wins with one, then it will be a perceived advantage. Everyone will have to have one.

      My 2cw.

      Bob R.
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