[NSRCA-discussion] Avoidance

[Amar Shan]

Incredible that some competitors get so caught up in the competition that
they would jeopardize they aircraft for the sake of a few points (on a
turnaround manoeuvre, for heaven's sake!).  Dare I say, "stupid"?

I saw the most avoidable accident ever at a contest a few years back.
Int/Adv pilots - one doing 3 inside loops, the other doing 2 outside loops,
following the same track, in opposite directions.  They missed each other
... twice ... on the third try they didn't miss.

We all left shaking our heads.

I've had midairs.  In all cases, it was because I didn't see the other
aircraft.  If I'd seen it, not all the points in the world would have
prevented me from saving my plane first!

I don't think a new rule is required here.  As pointed out, it would be
subject to abuse.  If you're stupid enough to destroy your plane rather than
alter your trajectory and take a downgrade, I think a version of the Darwin
Awards should be awarded!

Amar
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Ed Deaver
  Sent: October 4, 2006 11:05 AM
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  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Avoidance


  Now the ball is rolling on judging, I have another subject worth
discussion.  Not sure it has been actually.
  At N Dallas 2 weeks ago, a midair occurred.  Here is the scenario.
  Both pilots were flying on the same track, but spread apart.  On an endbox
manuever, both pulled vertical and both held their nerve(to their credit)
It appeared one plane was inside the other.  Suddenly plane #1 pulled to
complete his 1/2 square (which appeared inside plane #2) when #2 cut it in
1/2 and flew through it.
  My question is:
  Can pattern effectively begin or have an "avoidance" rule.  These 2 planes
were so close had one just pulled the power back a little, let the other one
go on, $6K would still be flying.  I realize some overzelous competitors
would use this indescretionately, but still we could write in some wording
indicating judges had to agree it was in the best interest of both pilots.
As well no change to distance out could occur (not making it a positioning
advantage)
  Any thoughts on this one.
  Ed
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