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Old August 29th 06, 11:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
gatt
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Default Red Bull Air Races..


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
ups.com...

Coolest of all: Each pilot had to do a touch-and-go landing, on a 4
foot patch of yellow chalk right in front of the stands -- coming out of a
loop!


If they missed, it was a huge penalty.


Somewhat of an understatement, isn't it?

I'm enjoying perusing the rules. Apparently, pilots can get penalized for
"dangerous flying"...


-c