[NSRCA-dist4] Matt Finley ( Gyros Article )

[Atwood, Mark]

I will simply state what we were presented with in Argentina from the FAI Jury.  And yes, I realize that FAI and AMA are different organizations.  It’s here for reference.

We were told that ANY stabilization device, whether active or inactive, or even disconnected, found in the airplane, would immediately disqualify the pilot, AND… and this is a big and… would disqualify the ENTIRE team from that country. Zero tolerance.  It was considered unsportsmanlike conduct.  They went on to list known Rx’s that would be considered illegal because the technology was built in and could not be physically removed.

They were very clear, and very emphatic.

So take that for what it’s worth.

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On Dec 8, 2017, at 11:34 PM, Matthew Finley via NSRCA-dist4 <nsrca-dist4 at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-dist4 at lists.nsrca.org>> wrote:

Hello All,

I am writing this as I sit here kind of in awe of the article I just read in the latest Kfactor. I would really like to see what your thoughts are on this matter.....

Now I may be opening up a can of worms here, but I feel strongly enough about this, I just can not idle by the subject without some solid answers that make sense, or have valid points.

I for one am " Shaking, scratching, and everything else " with my head at this moment. Pattern is all about Flying Skill, Trimming Skill, Setup Skill, and a whole heap of other Skills. To add something into our world of Precision Aerobatics that is CRUTCH, and Yes I will Say it " Cheating Tool " is just beyond me. I also GUARANTEE you that it will not aid or help get people into Pattern, or at least not at the level that was mentioned. I do see the points made, however I in no stretch agree with them. Pattern would not be pattern in my mind with a " Technological Cheating Devise " put in place.

Now.... Playing devils advocate, I could see MAYBE, and I mean MAYBE see it work for Sportsman, or someone getting in...... Or, if they drink enough Koolaid start allowing them, than I could see a mandatory 1 or 2 Point automatic point deduction per maneuver if a gyro is installed.

Anyways, Those are my " Openly " stated thoughts. Curious what some of your are.

If someone is for them, or somewhat for them, I would be curious your reasoning, and or ideas.

Off my Soapbox, Drop the Mic, yada yada yada....... :)

Now, lastly I want to wish all of you and your family's a very Merry Christmas, and a Very Happy New Year !! Looking forward to 2018 !


Matthew E Finley
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