Hi Gang, I guess I just do not get it. It sounds like there is almost no support for this new rule so how come some small group of people can just up and impose a rule like this especially right before the season starts without getting a consensus vote from the masses. It sounds to me like we need to see what kinds of planes these guys have secretly gone out and purchased prior to this rule change. I for one have a great interest in flying F3J this year and have spent over $2000 gearing up to be able to fly such events and now the planes I have purchased are probably going to be at a disadvantage because of a rule change that nobody agrees with and does not even successfully address the safety issue they are using to be able to push the change through. My expense is really minimal compared to the great expense that the manufacturers of these super ships we all fly have laid down to make molds and to purchase the materials in which to build our planes. I think we need to just say no to the rule and look strongly at those in power that are trying to implement such a change and see if they are really what's best for our sport. One remote incident where proper safety guidelines were obviously not followed does not warrant such drastic measure as these. Will these rule changes save someone else's life or injury? Maybe. Will the new rules result in a similar accident occurring? Maybe. When I have towed for someone I never felt my life or body was in any grave danger or I would not have towed. With the new proposed rule I WOULD NOT TOW or HOLD THE PULLEY for fear something very bad could happen in the event of a line break or worse yet someone letting go of the pulley. Neither of the above problems even begin to address the possible shoulder, wrist or arm injuries which are going to be more prevalent if we start tethering the pulleys to our hand or wrist. Bottom line is the rule was not thought out properly and should not even be considered. JMHO. See Ya, Pat McCleave Wichita, KS RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
