If you fly the State comps from DDSC, they have a defacto max start height anyway - called Oakey airspace, usually 7,000ft
Nig Mark Said: "Hey, how about team flying, that would be a great idea?? It might become fun again also." I say, hear hear (or here here!)! But then again, it's not much fun for the people who don't know how to effictively team fly... Is leaching allowed everyday though!! haha :) My thoughts on the new start procedures, I dont see what the problem is really. I belive I'm one of the most determined comp pilots in Australia, and in all my previous starts, I climb up, dordle into the start gate, dordle out of the gate, then ease into the cruise. Ok, reading 'winning on the wind I and II' this is inefficient, as I'd loose 20seconds on the guy who 'zoomed' through the start gate. I call this 'good airmanship' on my behalf though. I've got no doubt that many start like this too (ie, not mach2 with their hair on fire).. What I'd like to see though, is that the start speed is above 80kts - so that you basically dont have to think about it. I believe that the start height limit of approx 500' below CB is a little crazy though. As this will have my head in the cockpit (somewhat) to ensure that I dont get penalised. Also, the competition scorer/CD will have to declare what the QNH is for scoring purposes. Then it's up to the comp pilot to ensure that he has a servicable altimeter and calibrated logger. Otherwise, if you get pinned - it's your fault.. At the JWGC05, I don't remember any drama's with the start line/sector, height limit (and 2 minutes spent below it!). I can't really remember, though I dont remember any speed restrictions out of the line. I think all the juniors had their heads screwed on there, seeing as though it was conjested at times, we'd all ease into the cruise as I said I do above. Having said all that, I dont see too much advantage in starting at altitude anyway. Except that it gives the competitors who are up there a nice warm fuzzy feeling to start the race with. I still call that I'm 5000' above base anyways, really sturs up/puts off the competitors that are at my height anyway!!!! Like I said, doesn't really bother me, I'll just play the game as the rules say. My two cents, WPP _____ Find out: SEEK Salary Centre Are you paid what you're worth? <http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fninemsn%2Eseek%2Ecom%2Eau%2 Fcareer%2Dresources%2Fsalary%2Dcentre%2F%3Ftracking%3Dsk%3Ahet%3Asc%3Anine%3 A0%3Ahot%3Atext&_t=764565661&_r=OCT07_endtext_salary&_m=EXT>
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