Pattern Box Rules (discussion)

[Ron Van Putte]

On Mar 2, 2005, at 4:28 PM, Joe Lachowski wrote:

> The 75 degree box is just as bad as no box at all. I flew the 75 
> degree box in a couple of IMAC contests when they used it and thought 
> that that big of a box was a joke and presented less of a challenge. 
> Leave the box alone. Let's bury this absurd idea right now!!

This is getting bad.  I agreed with Bob Pastorello and Joe Lachowski on 
the same day.

Ron Van Putte

>> From: vicenterc at comcast.net
>> Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
>> To: discussion at nsrca.org, discussion at nsrca.org
>> Subject: Re: Pattern Box Rules (discussion)
>> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2005 22:10:27 +0000
>>
>> IMAC changed to 90 degree box this year.
>>
>> Vince
>>
>> -------------- Original message --------------
>>
>> As a member of the rules change committee I am trying to determine if 
>> there is interest in pursuing this matter and welcome a discussion 
>> and suggestions regarding this issue
>> I have outlined some of the issues and suggestions pertaining to this 
>> below and welcome your opinions.
>>
>> The pattern box was added to the AMA rules when the turnaround method 
>> of
>> Presentation and scoring was initiated. It defines the limited 
>> scoring area where all maneuvers must be performed.
>> The purpose of the box is to provide a uniform but somewhat flexible 
>> area of presentation that allows the pilot the opportunity to tailor 
>> his presentation to the requirements of the pattern being flown, and 
>> allow judges to score his presentation on an equitable basis when 
>> compared to the presentations of other pilots flying the sequence.
>> The rules provide for specific score penalties for performing any 
>> maneuver either out of the box or partially out of the box, making it 
>> all important that all box violations are downgraded the same by all 
>> judges to provide the correct score earned.
>> Over the years the failure of judges to provide a uniform application 
>> of box violations has resulted in an unfair advantage to some pilots 
>> and a disadvantage to others.
>> In many cases box line poles are not or cannot be provided to give 
>> the pilot or judge the visual reference necessary which becomes the 
>> primary reason among others that this condition continues to exist.
>> In addition to the above the present box configuration increases the 
>> possibility of a midair collision when two flight lines are used 
>> because many pilots strive to utilize the same optimum distance out 
>> in their presentation.
>> By reconfiguring the box more area will be available for those who 
>> wish to fly in closer with out fear of box violation downgrades, this 
>> will also allow those who experience vision difficulties at greater 
>> distances the possibly to be more competitive
>>  In order to provide a method that will more nearly insure equity to 
>> all participants and simplify the task of judges, while possibly 
>> reducing the occurrences of midair collision, and also encourage 
>> those with limited eyesight at the greater distances to participate, 
>> It has been suggested that a rules change be requested to modify the 
>> pattern box layout and redefine the box boundary infringement 
>> penalty.
>>
>> One suggestion was to revise the box size by changing the box line 
>> from Sixty (60) degrees to Seventy-five (75) degrees. And adopt a 
>> uniform system of accessing penalties similar to the FAI rule or to 
>> the method used in IMAC
>>
>> Another suggestion which may offer solutions to more of the inherent 
>> problems experienced with the present box layout and scoring methods 
>> would be to adopt
>> A box layout and penalty system as described in the AMA Scale 
>> Aerobatics Rules Item 4.1 with modifications to suit pattern.
>>
>> Buddy Brammer
>>
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