[SPAM] Re: Landing Direction

[Lewis, Richard]

I also have another concern for safety if the this type of
landing/takeoff protocol is adopted.  Allowing arbitrary take-off and
landing directions will require extra attention from judges, callers,
and pilots to prevent accidents when two flightlines are used and either
two planes are landing simultaneously from opposite ends, or when a
handler is retreiving an aircraft from the far end of the runway in the
approach path of an opposite direction flier.  Not that we don't have
these types of situations now, but I see where some extra care will be
required because there will be more possibilities for this type of
thing...At least now judges, callers, and pilots know which way the
other guy went when he took off and can expect his return in the same
direction.
 
Not saying I don't like the idea, just participating in the
discussion...
 
Richard

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From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
On Behalf Of Lamar Blair
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 4:48 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: [SPAM] Re: Landing Direction


Ron, and All
 
This is a really good question. In fact it has been added to the rules
survey to find out what pattern flyers think about the idea. 
 
The new survey will be going out to at least 1000 plus people, both
NSRCA and Non-NSRCA members. 
 
This is not an emergency that needs fixing in a hurry.
 
I hope that you will hold off on your proposal until we get an answer
back from everyone. I also hope that you will have Don Ramsey and some
others look over the wording of your proposal so that we do not run into
the problems that we are having with the 2005-7 Take-offs and Landing
language.
 
BTW - I support the change, but we must be careful of the wording and
not have to turn around and submit another proposal to fix one that is
submitted without some NSRCA process and attention.
 
Lamar Blair
NSRCA President
256-353-8154
l.blair at worldnet.att.net <mailto:l.blair at worldnet.att.net>  

	 

	----- Original Message ----- 
	From: Ron Van Putte <mailto:vanputte at cox.net>  
	To: discussion at nsrca.org 
	Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 8:08 AM
	Subject: Landing Direction

	Based on the positive response on the proposed change to landing
direction, I sent my draft landing direction rule change proposal to
John Fuqua, the Contest Board chairman, and he replied:
	
	"How about this.  Suggest you put this as para 6.7 which is the
'Safety Requirements" section. 
	
	"Normally landing would be as per paragraph 14.1 regarding
Direction of Flight.  However, when a wind shift results in a downwind
landing that creates a hazard to people or the aircraft, subject to the
approval of the judges, the landing direction may be reversed.
	
	(or maybe)
	
	"Normally landing would be as per paragraph 14.1 regarding
Direction of Flight.  However, subject to the approval of the judges,
the landing direction may be reversed when a wind shift results in a
downwind landing that creates a hazard to people or the aircraft."
	
	I prefer the second one and will make an Emergency Proposal as
soon as I can put it together.
	
	Ron Van Putte

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