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Motorgliders and gliders in US contests
The rules say you may not exchange aircraft or even major components.
I belive there is an exception that a component may be replaced with an exact replacement if the original compenent has been damaged through no fault of the pilot or crew. Here are the exact rules for regional contests: 6.1 General 6.1.1 The Contest Competition Committee has the authority to reject a sailplane that it considers unsuitable for competition or a sailplane that does not meet the requirements of the class in which it is entered. 6.1.2 The CD has the right to inspect equipment at any time during the contest. 6.1.3 Exchange of components 6.1.3.1 A sailplane's major components include the fuselage, wings (including separable wingtips), empennage, and power unit (in the case of a motorized sailplane). 6.1.3.2 Except as provided in these Rules, the exchange of a sailplane or major component is not allowed. 6.1.3.3 If the CD determines that a sailplane was damaged through no fault of the pilot or crew, exchange is permitted provided the replacement exactly matches the damaged component. 6.1.3.4 In the case of damage to separable wingtips whose span is less than 40 inches, exchange is permitted without considering fault and without the requirement that the replacement be an exact match. The CD must be informed and such an exchange may not be done more than once during a contest. 6.1.4 Official Configuration 6.1.4.1 A sailplane's official configuration is the one used during the first competition takeoff. 6.1.4.2 Except as provided in these Rules, the official configuration may not be altered unless such alteration may be performed in flight. M B wrote in message ... Hmmm...I'm wondering. Can a competition pilot change aircraft in the middle of a contest? Could someone own both a motorglider and a Nimbus 3 and pick which one to fly depending on the conditions and task? Have pilots who have damaged their gliders been allowed to fly in a new/different replacement glider in contests? I'm interested in how this works... Mark Boyd |
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Eric wrote...
If you mean contest flying, I'd like to hear about it, too. I've never been in a position where I had a "distinct" advantage for a contest, so I'd like to hear how this happens. I have given several examples where motorgliders have enjoyed a distinct advantage in cotests. Self-launch so they can motor around until finding a thermal, airborn-relight while pure sailplaned must land, attemting a final glide without sufficient altitude. Oh, but JJ's just WHINING again. JJ Sinclair |
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JJ,
I agree with you regarding motor gliders in contests. Even if there would be no perceived advantage to the motor glider competitor, the fact remains the advantage is there. Example: when most every one is landing out at least three times in five days as in the past Sports Class Nat's and seeing the rested smiles on the faces of the motor glider pilot, it makes it very clear as to who has the advantage. Plus the psychological advantage is indeed very powerful all being equal. I have voted to restrict motor gliders to region sports class only. Regards Udo "JJ Sinclair" wrote in message ... Eric wrote... If you mean contest flying, I'd like to hear about it, too. I've never been in a position where I had a "distinct" advantage for a contest, so I'd like to hear how this happens. I have given several examples where motorgliders have enjoyed a distinct advantage in cotests. Self-launch so they can motor around until finding a thermal, airborn-relight while pure sailplaned must land, attemting a final glide without sufficient altitude. Oh, but JJ's just WHINING again. JJ Sinclair |
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Eric wrote,
I've never been in a contest where I've had these advantages, because I didn't do those things. I guess I got to spell it out. Eric, I'm talking about YOU and JN. I tell you about launch inequities and you say, Oh that, we will be getting a waiver and fixing all that next year. We are right now, in the process of amending the rules, so that WAIVERS won't be required next year. Let me add one more advantage you are requesting, Give motorgliders a 25 point (approved airport landing) bonus for NOT LANDING. But it's s SAFETY issue, isn't it? It would be much safer to crank up the old put-put and not congest the airport with all those pure sailplane slobs, down there, fighting for a spot on the runway. I consider that part of the sport. If you want to play, you must accept all the hazards along with the rewards this sport offers. Just JJ, whining again, JJ Sinclair |
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Sorry Udo, that's a very bad example. You don't need a motorglider
for this, just a motorhome and a crew willing to drive while you sleep. Tom Serkowski ASH-26E (for the last 2 years, and over 1500 hours in ASW-20B prior) "Udo Rumpf" wrote in message ... JJ, I agree with you regarding motor gliders in contests. Even if there would be no perceived advantage to the motor glider competitor, the fact remains the advantage is there. Example: when most every one is landing out at least three times in five days as in the past Sports Class Nat's and seeing the rested smiles on the faces of the motor glider pilot, it makes it very clear as to who has the advantage. |
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Subject: Motorgliders and gliders in US contests
From: Eric Greenwell Tnet When the top pilots start showing up in motorgliders, we'll know for sure that motorgliders are an advantage overall. PY, are you looking for a motorglider to fly in the next contest? Not really as a top pilot would win anyway. Case in point Ron Tabery. |
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