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[Chris Moon]

Bob:
    Don mentioned this at the pilot's meeting last night.  This is the 
interpretation that we are using this week at the NATS.  He said it was 
just issued last Friday.  Makes things much clearer for everyone.

Chris

Bob Pastorello wrote:

> Maybe this is OLD news, but I sure missed it.....evidently, the AMA CB 
> has acted on the Landing and Takeoff issues.... here's what's there....
>
> <<RC Aerobatics Rules Interpretation
> The RC Aerobatics Contest Board recently interpreted the two rules 
> indicated below.  These interpretations have been ratified and are in 
> effect at this time.   The interpretations are shown in blue.
> In the maneuver description section:
> Takeoff Sequence:  The model is placed on the runway, takes off from 
> within the landing zone, then turns 90 degrees toward the line defined 
> by the upwind and downwind marker poles.  When approximately over this 
> line the model turns either 90 degrees or 270 degrees for a downwind 
> trim pass (pilot may also execute a simple 180-degree turn to a 
> downwind heading).  When approximately even with the downwind marker 
> the model initiates a 180-degree turn, reversal or other turn-around 
> maneuver of pilot's choice.
> Landing Sequence:  Execute a 180-degree turn (or 2 90-degree turns) to 
> a downwind heading or optional 360-degree turn (or 2 180-degree turns) 
> if flight is completed on a downwind maneuver.  Fly a downwind leg, 
> and then turn 180 degrees into the wind for a final approach to the 
> runway touching down in the landing zone..
> 14.6.    Currently states:  In all classes, the contestant or helper 
> must call out the initiation and completion of the takeoff and landing 
> maneuvers and all maneuvering area entrances and exits.
> 14.6 is to be interpreted as:  In all classes, the contestant or 
> helper must call out the initiation of the takeoff sequence and all 
> maneuvering area entrances and exits.   >>
>
> Anyone else that didn't know this happened?
>
> Bob Pastorello
> www.rcaerobats.net
> rcaerobob at cox.net
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