[NSRCA-discussion] FAI is not AMA.....RE: Landings and Takeoffs

[Dave]

Just wanted to add to what Verne said about FAI -
- the purpose of FAI is to pick the single best flyer in the world
- the large number of flyers at a WC (or other international level FAI
event) is unique to the WC.

Point being, AMA following FAI for the sake of following FAI does not make
any sense, unless the goal of AMA is to also pick the single best flyer in
the world.

Regards,

Dave


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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Landings and Takeoffs

FAI no longer gets any score for takeoff and landing. It's been very clear
that FAI has been trying to shorten the flight time of an FAI flight by
reducing the number of maneuvers (19)and enticing pilots to get in the air
and into the box as quickly as possible by reducing the time allowed for an
official flight. It's rare to even see a procedure turn after takeoff in FAI
anymore. All of this was done to accommodate the World's which is a
time-intensive event. For FAI, it's all about the aerobatic maneuvers in the
box.

Verne Koester


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