The rule was probably made up to ensure that you could get back to the field with a headwind from any direction for any novice pilot in a Blanik or lesser performance A/C.
PeterS
Peter - that was probably the intent, as you say. Would it actually achieve that outcome?
Wombat
----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Woolley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> G'day All, > > The club that I'm currently flying at has a rule that, a Pilot that hasn't > done a paddock check is NOT allowed outside the CTAF (10mile) because it is considered unsafe.
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