[NSRCA-discussion] '08 F3A Rule Proposals

[Earl Haury]

Just reviewed the final draft of F3A rules proposals for '08 thru '11 (no sequences yet) and thought I'd share my quick take. They're well done with some changes (or not) and consideration of a  number of technical issues. Understand that these are unapproved proposals at this point and will not affect the '07 season.

Most significant items are that there will be no weight limit change, scores will be normalized to the average (with some provisions for exclusion of zero scores / excessively low scores from the average), take-off / landing will not be judged / scored (no more procedure turn after take-off), sequences will be shorter with an eight minute time limit, wording to exempt rolling circles from the distance rules - 350 meters allowable.

Tech issues include changes to address measuring equipment variability - sound level (nose into the wind) will be 94.99 dBA max, max weight will be 5000 grams with a 50 gram allowance (5050 gram fail point), power battery max volts will be 42.99v in the ready box. 

There are several items regarding WC procedures including flight groups for prelims, team championships determined by finishing order (rather than scores), in the 5-10-5 judge arrangement the end judges will now judge all turnarounds. 

Overall a very good effort with input from a broad spectrum of the world pattern community.

Earl

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