[NSRCA-discussion] Rule Interpretation

[Robert L. Beaubien]

Rule 8.1.  A contestant may promote himself voluntarily to a higher class at any time; however, once the move is made, he may not change back to a lower class

Rule 8.1.1:  Exception:  A contestant may fly in the next higher class at a contest where his class is not being flown without committing himself to a permanent move to a higher class.  He may not fly in a class lower than the one to which he is committed.

 

This rule specifically covers the lack of Sportsman flown in the NATS.

 

Here is the link for reference:  http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/events/rulebooks/rcaerobatics.pdf

 

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Smith
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 7:27 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rule Interpretation

 

I've seen it happen three times (I think).

 

When I was flying Intermediate in 2006, Paul Futey did this, I think Mike Greear did it in 2007 and I'm pretty sure Charles Simmons from D2 did it last year at the Nats. I don't see the big problem in it, I think it's more for the experience than anything else.

 

	-------------- Original message from "Derek Koopowitz" <derekkoopowitz at gmail.com>: -------------- 
	
	
	> I believe it is true... they may fly in Intermediate at the Nats and then go 
	> back and fly in Sportsman. 
	> 
	> -----Original Message----- 
	> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org 
	> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ron Van Putte 
	> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 6:05 PM 
	> To: General pattern discussion 
	> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Rule Interpretation 
	> 
	> What if a pilot now flying in the Sportsman class goes to the Nats 
	> and wants to compete. The Nats doesn't have a Sportsman class. At 
	> most contests, a pilot may fly in another class, if his isn't offered 
	> at that contest and resume flying in his class afterward. Is that 
	> true of the Nats? 
	> 
	> Ron Van Putte 
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