I take it that the 'WHinning Rule' is in effect.
.........bc ([EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.widomaker.com/~conk
Williamsburg, VA 23185
On Tue, 14 May 2002, Barry Andersen wrote:
> Geeeez, well as CD of this event, I need to weigh in here. First, I
> did list this as a variation in the sanction application. There were
> earlier posts about two models in use at this contest. We beat this to
> death and back via the Rule 5 modification thread.
>
> The question was raised about two CD's and any variation. I pulled
> Sunday's CD Steve Siebenaler in on this after I had stated the two ship
> rule. My understanding is that he favors just one ship, but will put up
> with my shenanigans. He is a fine fellow and fine pilot.
>
> Jim Bacus makes some good points. One that was left out, was the simple
> ability of a pilot to go to a back-up ship which may be a beater when
> the wind comes up, weather gets bad etc. This is not something to
> benefit "affluent" pilots, but to help guys keep their good planes in
> one piece. Perhaps to help someone who has a nice ship, keep it that way
> in bad conditions. I CD'd a contest at Cincinnati where a bunch of
> guys lost nice planes due to very high winds aloft. 4 of 5 pilots in
> the top seeded bunch in the last round didn't make it back to the
> field. From my point of view, a good time to pull out a heavy beater
> and cross your fingers.
>
> Of course, this rule variation does allow a pilot to pull out a floater
> for the morning and something else in the afternoon. Unless you run a
> one design contest, there will always be considerable variations and
> advantages in ships. Traditional rule book events still pit the $1400
> Icon against a Paragon. Most everyone shows up with a couple of ships,
> let them choose which one to play with. The guys that can fly, judge
> air, and land, will always do the best, no matter what set of rules you
> impose on them and often without regard to what they're flying.
>
> News flash! This is for fun, there is no big purse! Stumper's right
> you guys take this waaaaay too seriously.
>
> Enough; hope to see you guys in Cincy to fly and have fun with a bunch
> of good pilots.
>
> Peace and good thermals
>
> Barry Andersen
>
> ps remember those boots for the soggy field.
>
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