This area f the 'book' seems to get a lot of controversy. The book,
2000-2001 version, allows each contestant to have two models. One is the
primary and one backup. The primary model must be flown until the CD
agrees it is not flyable. Then model #2 may be used. Many contestants
may delcare the same model as backup. BUT, once any one uses it, it
becomes their model, and no one else can use it. Only one contestant may
fly any one model. Using a part of one model, such as swapping a wing,
constitutes a model change. Once the backup model is used, you can not go
back to the primary.
None of this seems overly complex, but it is unpopular. And, I feel it is
abused by many. I know I have been at contests where several people flew
the same model. A club may request waiver from AMA and modify just about
any rule in the book, except (I assume) basic Safety issues, but this
must be done in writing, and can be listed in the advertisements for the
contest.
I don't know if the new rule book makes any changes to this as mine hasn't
arrived as yet.
.........bc ([EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.widomaker.com/~conk
Williamsburg, VA 23185
On Tue, 14 May 2002, James V. Bacus wrote:
> At 07:54 AM 5/14/2002, you wrote:
> >Read the AMA Rule Book. It's very clear.
>
> I've read the rules many times, I fly about 20 TD contests a season, so why
> don't you try to answer my questions and see how the group feels about the
> answers?
>
>
> Jim
> Downers Grove, IL
> Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537 LSF 7560 Level III
> ICQ 6997780 R/C Soaring Page at www.jimbacus.net
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