Rules Question

[jmpwme 0]

Has anybody seen the Fastrax video now on NSL website where they did the 35. It appears that the OC is holding on to the flap on exit. Last I checked, you were not allowed to use a control surface of the AC for a hand hold on exit. I know that the control arm is often used by OC and, like here, the flap for N exits, its just not in frame. Whats the penalty for doing this??? Anybody have a cross reference to the rule?

Update - I just checked SCM and didn't see this rule. Perhaps it no longer exists and its up to the chief pilot (that part is in the rules).

Steve
GT

[Ron 7]

I have heard the same thing...But never found it. I kinda think its BS to be honest

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1-1.8: AIRCRAFT
A. The type of aircraft for each event in each discipline
will be as advertised before the competition.
B. The airspeed at time of exit for each event in each
discipline will be as specified in the rules governing
that discipline.
1. It is the pilot’s responsibility to maintain
airspeed and altitude within the limits of
manifold pressure, rpm, etc., set by the Chief
Pilot or Meet Director to assure equal
conditions for all teams and individuals on exit
from all aircraft.
2. It is the responsibility of the individual
competitor or team captain to confirm airspeed
and altitude.
3. An individual competitor or team captain may
request a second pass if aircraft speed or altitude
is suspect (not within specified limits at time of
intended exit).

And more applicable

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5-1.12: AIRCRAFT
A. All aircraft must be similar in configuration, interior,
and exterior, as determined by the Meet Director,
who is responsible for ensuring that all teams receive
an equal aircraft rotation within the limits of aircraft
availability.

B. Aircraft speed, torque, and flap settings at the time of
exit, will be determined by Meet Director and the
Chief Pilot, except:
1. Twin Otter: 85 to 95 knots (indicated)
inclusive.
2. Cessna: 70 to 90 knots (indicated) inclusive.
3. DC-3: 90 to 100 knots (indicated) inclusive.

Like I said, I have never seen it

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[sdctlc 0]

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Has anybody seen the Fastrax video now on NSL website where they did the 35. It appears that the OC is holding on to the flap on exit.

This link should get you to the page on the NSL news

http://www.skyleague.com/pages/news/showArticles.php?story=149&PHPSESSID=d2193c641da4e679c6da121eb901cd83

This link should take you to the scores page for the league meet they competed at on the 18th. Click on the filmstrip to get to video.
http://www.skyleague.com/pages/scores/index.php?league=7

Scott C.

"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

[rehmwa 2]

See the glitch on the 5th page?

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[jumpoften 0]

If all the aircraft are equipped exactly the same where all teams have access to the same handles/flaps and whatever, there are no restrictions on using those handles.

I think the rule comes into effect when one aircraft has an additional handle on the outside or an outside floater bar, and others don't. In Chicage some of the aircraft had an additional floater handle above and forward the front of the door, and that was illegal to use. It was specifcally brought up in the briefing.

The flaps or control arm I believe are a fair game, in some 8-way exits they are used all the time and there are no rules against using them.

Spaceland Directe

[btucker 0]

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See the glitch on the 5th page?

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