[SPAM] Re: Landing Direction

[Ron Van Putte]

On Jun 10, 2005, at 4:53 PM, Lewis, Richard wrote:

> 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...

Back when I first proposed making takeoff direction the pilot's option, 
the "doomsayers" were all predicting mayhem on the runway.  Three rule 
cycles later, it finally passed.  Have we had the predicted mayhem?  
Few would claim we have.  It does require attention by the judges and 
pilots regarding what's going on around them.  The same thing would be 
required if the landing direction could be changed in the event of a 
wind shift.  Common sense and situational awareness will make it a "non 
event".

Ron Van Putte

> 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 
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Ron Van Putte
>> 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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