Good Morning
Well My posts took two days to go through. I have
no idea why. I have been recieving posts, But not mine..
The subject of winch right of way is resolved
thanks to all who posted. Thanks for all the info!
In conclusion it was the fault of both parties. The
AMA rule does not apply
The rulebook rule was instituted to provide some orderliness to
apotentially chaotic situation. However, it only holds in
sanctionedcompetition. Non competition situations must rely on common
sense andgood judgment
Ok guys.. It seems like my posts are not going
through..
This whole thing
There are several questions concerning launch right
of way. I like to see this..
I do have to disagree with the flying plane having
a better view of the launch area. When flying, it isn't always easy to look
around when close to the ground.. While the launch pilot has time and can focus
down
Good point on the rules Dick,,
Thanks
It was not an organized deal. I understand
that's a rule, But before I put one of my gliders in the air I would clear the
area..
In the contest I saw many times where the winch
master held up launching because of a glider trying to thermal low and
The last sentence of the rule is: "This rule is intended to keep
models in flight out of the launch area."
Dick
>Ok, Dick Barker provided the rule book reading...
>"10.1.e Right-of-Way Rule. A sailplane attached to the launch equipment
>and therefore in the process of being launched has the right
Ok, Dick Barker provided the rule book reading...
"10.1.e Right-of-Way Rule. A sailplane attached to the launch equipment
and therefore in the process of being launched has the right of way
over sailplanes in flight. ..."
That saved me searching through my book to look it up. (Dick...I think
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