Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/04
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Focus on Competition

Technical Director

Bob Underwood

It's interesting to note the number of issues that reappear on a more-or-less regular basis. Some cycle through every few years, while others seem to pop up almost monthly. Those of us in the business of disseminating information often greet those concerns with the admonition, "Golly, why didn't they read what we said about that one (week/month/year) ago!" Unfortunately, as writers we often forget three things:

  1. The information we provided was not read by the individual because the concern didn't exist for them at the time it was written.
  2. We tend to assume (mistakenly) that every gem we pen is important, mandatory reading.
  3. Every day backward in time creates a larger group who didn't even have the opportunity to read what we wrote. Over a period of one year, 20 to 25% of the membership is new.

The letter that occasioned the comments above dealt with operating radios on the ham band (six meters). Specifically, it related to allowing unlicensed individuals to operate six-meter radio-control equipment if a properly licensed amateur turns it on and off and stands nearby to monitor.

The apparent permission for this type of activity comes from Part 97 of the FCC regulations. However, please note the word apparent — such operation is not allowed by the FCC interpretation of those rules.

In 1980 the Academy approached the FCC to review their interpretation of these rules and requested that such activity be allowed. The FCC issued Report Number 2143 on November 7, 1980. The report states, in part:

"The Commission has affirmed a staff ruling barring unlicensed persons from using Amateur radio stations to control model aircraft, despite a request by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) that the ruling be reversed.

"The basis of the staff's ruling was its interpretation of Section 97.79(d) of the rules, which permits an unlicensed person (third party) to participate in two-way Amateur radio communications under the supervision of a control operator. Since the use of an Amateur radio station for controlling model aircraft constitutes one-way transmission, the rules did not permit its being operated by an unlicensed person.

"In seeking review, AMA questioned whether the Private Radio Bureau erred in its construction of the term 'third party,' whether it improperly interpreted Part 97 in holding that the radio control provisions were not parallel in all respects to the Radio Control Service rules, and whether its interpretation of third party was inconsistent with other Part 97 rules and long-recognized Amateur practice.

"Despite AMA's contention that Section 97.79(d) is broader than 97.3(v) and defines the scope of permissible participation by nonlicensees in Amateur communications, the Commission stated that these two sections, as well as Section 97.114 which specifies the conditions under which third-party traffic may be sent, are all interrelated and not intended to provide for the nonlicensed Amateur communications desired by AMA.

"Turning to AMA's argument that the Bureau ignored the parallelism between the Amateur Radio Service rules and Radio Control Service rules, the Commission pointed out that nowhere in its rulemaking proposal in Docket 19572 was it suggested that all the rules relating to operation of a radio station in the Radio Control Service for controlling a remote object would be carried over into the Amateur Radio Service when an Amateur station was so used.

"As for AMA's claim that Section 97.79(d) should have the term 'two-way' added to its provisions, and since it does not, a nonlicensed person should be able to engage in all types of communications permitted by Sections 97.89 and 97.91, the Commission disagreed, stating that Section 97.79(d) requires the presence of a control operator to continuously monitor message content of the radio transmission. It would be ludicrous for the FCC, the Commission added, to require monitoring of the steady hum or tone signal used in a typical one-way communication designed to control a remote object.

"The Commission said that any need for more channels for control of model aircraft should be met in the Radio Control Service. It also noted that AMA has a petition for rulemaking (RM-3248) currently before the Commission which asks for such additional frequencies."

Action by the Commission: November 6, 1980, by Order (FCC 80-634). Commissioners Ferris (Chairman), Lee, Quello, Washburn, Fogarty, Brown, and Jones.

This basic information was provided again in a July 1983 issue of the magazine, and two times since 1985 in this column. Further, a very well-prepared article on six-meter operation appeared on page 35 of the January 1995 issue of Model Aviation; it contained reference to non-amateur use of six-meter equipment.

I empathize with the writer of the recently received letter. He is an amateur and is learning to fly R/C. The problem revolves around the fact that his instructor is not a licensed amateur. Whenever the instructor flies the model, federal regulations and the AMA Safety Code are being violated. That creates a knotty problem for the modelers involved. Unfortunately, the Academy cannot condone such operation.

Another issue that has been explained several times over the years, but bears repeating, is the probationary period for new Contest Directors (CDs). When a member becomes a CD, he or she is understood to be serving a probationary period until such time as the person has been sanctioned at an event and satisfactorily filled out all the necessary paperwork. Once that point is reached, they are removed from probationary status and any incident that they run will result in the individual receiving an earned membership for the following membership year.

Examples:

  1. Member becomes CD in March 1995, sanctions and runs an event in June. The probationary period ceases when the event paperwork is sent to Headquarters. Another event is sanctioned in September 1995 and a report filed. In 1996 the CD will receive an earned membership for that year.
  2. Member becomes CD in August 1995, runs an event in September. Probationary period ends. Next event sanctioned in April 1996. The CD will receive an earned membership for 1997.

Other factors can result in an established CD being placed on probation. Reasons for such action generally include activities that tend to place the Academy in jeopardy — for example, allowing non-AMA members to fly in an AMA-sanctioned event. Although rarely done, the Executive Council has removed an individual's CD status.

Another CD concern that has popped up recently centers around rescheduling or delaying an event to a date other than the one originally assigned. While this can be accomplished, it is not a unilateral action on the part of a CD. If the CD must reschedule due to weather, field availability, etc., this must be done by contacting the district contest coordinator and AMA Headquarters.

On occasion we have had contest reports returned with dates changed from the original ones on the sanction — in some cases months after the scheduled dates. In one case, the event was held ahead of the scheduled date with no contact to the coordinators or Headquarters. In those cases the event is not considered to have been sanctioned. Under those circumstances, since additional-insured certificates for site owners and sponsors are dated, there may not have been coverage for those entities for the event.

Enough don'ts for this month! It looks like a busy and exciting year. Let's all go have fun and enjoy our hobby/sport!

General Contest Board and Executive Council Final Vote

  • IND Indoor Contest Board
  • CL Control Line Contest Board
  • FF Free Flight Contest Board
  • SC Scale Contest Board
  • ELC Electric Contest Board
  • RCA Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board
  • RCH Radio Control Helicopter Contest Board
  • RCR Radio Control Racing Contest Board
  • SO Radio Control Soaring Contest Board
  • SEB Special Events Contest Board

Control Line Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed 3 = Most preferable 1 = Least preferable

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • CL 96-1 — Events 322–326, p.48, item 12 — Declares when flight becomes official. Votes: N N N N N Y N N N - N. Result: F (Failed).
  • CL 96-2 — Events 322–326, p.46, item 3 — Marking of outer circle limits. Votes: N N N N N Y N N N - N. Result: F.
  • CL 96-3 — Events 322–326, p.51, item 13.11 — Maneuver zones. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y - Y. Result: P (Passed).
  • CL 96-4 — Events 322–326, p.52, item 13.14 — Maneuver zones. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y - Y. Result: P.
  • CL 96-17 — Add a shape, height, tracking, judging system to Precision Aerobatics. Votes: N N N N N N N N N - N. Result: F.
  • CL 96-14 — Event 329, p.61, item 3 — Defines kill scoring. Votes: Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N - N. Result: F.
  • CL 96-15 — Event 328, p.59–60, items 8, 9, 11 — Requires pilot to untangle lines after crash. Votes: N N N N N N N N N - N. Result: F.
  • CL 96-8 — General, p.29, item 10 — Types of additional reinforcements permitted. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y. Result: P.
  • CL 96-9 — Event 305, p.36, item 19.2 — Allow inboard engine and tank mounting. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y. Result: P.
  • CL 96-5 — Events 311–317, p.40, item 12.3 — Records could also be set at FAI team selection finals. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y. Result: P.
  • CL 96-6 — Events 311–317, p.40, item 12 — Tolerance between watches changed to 1/10 sec. Votes: Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y. Result: P.
  • CL 96-7 — Add new event: Scale Racing Class II. Votes: N N N N N N N N N - N. Result: F.
  • CL 96-13 — Events 319–321 — Requires models to be fixed-wing configuration only. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - N - N. Result: F.
  • CL 96-31 — Events 319–321 — Permit autogyros to compete with fixed-wing models. Votes: N N N N N N N Y N - Y. Result: F.
  • CL 96-22 — Same as 96-20, except 20 points. Votes: 2 1 1 3 - 2 3 2 N - 3. Result: F (17).

Control Line continued (by district votes)

  • CL 96-21 — Same as 96-20, except 25 points. District votes: 3 2 2 2 — — 3 2 3 N — 2. Result: P (19).
  • CL 96-20 — Events 319–321, p.44, item 8.2 — 30 bonus for retracts. District votes: 1 3 3 1 — — 1 N N — 1. Result: F (12).
  • CL 96-19 — Same as 96-18, except 20 points. District votes: 2 1 1 3 — 2 3 2 N — 3. Result: F (17).
  • CL 96-18 — Events 319–321, p.45, item 8.2 — Engine bonus points 25 points. District votes: 3 2 2 2 — — 3 3 N — 2. Result: P (19).
  • CL 96-23 — Same as 96-18, except 30 points. District votes: 1 3 3 1 — — 1 1 1 N 1. Result: F (12).
  • CL 96-10 — Event 321, p.43, item 3.3 — Color scheme removed. District votes: 2 2 1 1 — 2 1 2 2 2. Result: P (15).
  • CL 96-11 — Events 319–320 — Requires military paint schemes and markings. District votes: 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1. Result: F (12).

Automatically passed — submitted by Advisory Committee:

  • CL 96-24 — Events 319–321 — Adds engine nacelles to list of components.
  • CL 96-25 — Events 319–321, p.43, item 3 — Prohibits engine-driven rotors.
  • CL 96-26 — Events 319–321, p.44, 8.1a & b — Clarification of rule.
  • CL 96-27 — Events 319–321, p.43, item 3 — Prohibits autogyros, helicopters, similar aircraft.
  • CL 96-28 — Events 319–321, p.44, item 8.2 — Increases bonus points for multi-engines.
  • CL 96-29 — Events 319–321, p.45, item 11.2.2.2 — Clarifies judging.
  • CL 96-30 — Events 319–321, p.45 — Clarifies awarding bonus points.

Electric Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • ELC 96-1 — All events — Eliminate reference to nickel cadmium. District votes: N — N N N N N N N —. Result: F.
  • ELC 96-2 — Events 607–608, p.146, items 3.2, 3.3 — Change criteria of flight speed calculation to 1/2 mile (7 laps). District votes: Y Y Y Y Y N Y — — Y. Result: P.
  • ELC 96-3 — Events 607–608, p.146, items 3.2, 3.3 — Change pull test requirement to 25G. District votes: Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y —. Result: P.
  • ELC 96-4 — Events 606–607, p.146, item 3.8 — Eliminates surface loading requirements. District votes: Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y —. Result: P.

Free Flight Contest Board — Initial Vote

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • FF 96-2 — Event 101, p.12, item 3 — Prohibits autosurfaces (except DT). Votes: Y Y Y N N N N N N Y. Result: F.
  • FF 96-3 — Event 101, p.12, item 3 — Divide 1/2A Gas into 2 events. Votes: Y N N N Y N N N N Y. Result: F.
  • FF 96-4 — Event 142, p.17, item 4 — Requires same person to hold model & catapult while launching. Votes: Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • FF 96-5 — Event 142, p.17, item 4.1 — Changes catapult handle and rubber requirement. Votes: Y Y N N Y N N Y N Y. Result: F.
  • FF 96-11 — Restore event 119 — Moffett. Votes: Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y —. Result: P.
  • FF 96-1 — General, p.11, item 2 — Owner must have AMA number on model. Votes/Prefs: — 2 1 2 N 1 2 1 N 1. Result: F (11).
  • FF 96-7 — General, p.11 — AMA number must be on upper side of right wing. Votes/Prefs: — 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2. Result: P (15).
  • FF 96-8 — Events 101–105, p.12, items 4.1 & 8.1.1 — Change engine runs and flight maxes. Votes/Prefs: — 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 N 3. Result: P (18).
  • FF 96-9 — Same as 96-8 — Change engine runs and flight maxes. Votes/Prefs: — 2 3 2 N 2 2 1 N 2. Result: F (16).
  • FF 96-10 — Same as 96-8 — Change engine runs and flight maxes. Votes/Prefs: — 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 N. Result: F (14).

Radio Control Helicopter Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • RCH 96-1 — Event 433, p.98, item 19 — Changes flying order of Class III maneuvers, adds Class III loop. Votes: — — — Y Y N — — — — —. Result: P.
  • RCH 96-2 — Event 433, p.100 — Changes pilot position for Class III maneuvers. Votes: — — — — Y Y Y Y Y Y. Result: P.

Indoor Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • IND 96-1 — New Event — Creates a "no touch" event. Votes: — Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • IND 96-2 — General, p.22, item 21.1 — Changes Pennylane official flight to 60 sec. Votes: — Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • IND 96-3 — Page 21, item 12, add section 2.3 — Adds building guideline for multiple-floor buildings. Votes: — Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y —. Result: P.
  • IND 96-4 — Page 21 — Change section 11 to eliminate steering from all AMA events, except F1D. Votes: — N N N Y N N — Y Y. Result: F.

Indoor continued

  • IND 96-5 — Page 20, section 9 — Must have 2 timers for record flights at all contests. Votes: N N N Y Y Y - Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • IND 96-6 — Establishes MiniStick as rule book event. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y - Y Y Y Y. Result: P.

RC Racing Contest Board — Initial Vote

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • RCR 96-2 — Event 422, p.88, items 4.12 & 8 — Allows venturi. Votes: Y - Y Y - - - - Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-5 — Event 422, p.90, item 15 — Change minimum weight. Votes: N N N N N Y N N N N N. Result: F.
  • RCR 96-6 — Event 422, p.89, item 7.4 — Add dimensional specs for muffler. Votes: N N N D Y N N N N Y Y. Result: F.
  • RCR 96-7 — Event 422, p.90, item 12 — Prohibit fully enclosed engine/muffler. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y N - Y Y N N. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-9 — .15 size Quarter midget rules a supp event. Votes: Y - Y Y N Y N N Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-10 — Event 422, p.90, item 12 — Change fuselage depth. Votes: N N N N Y N N N N N N. Result: F.
  • RCR 96-11 — Events 422 & 428, p.87, items 4.12 & 4.15 — Change engine rules. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-13 — Event 422 — Rename event. Votes: Y Y N N Y - - Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-15 — RC Racing, p.92, item 23.4 — Clarify rule. Votes: Y Y Y N - - Y Y N N Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-16 — Event 422, p.89 — Bring QM rules in line with Quickie 500. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-19 — RC Racing, p.92, item 22 — All personnel wear hard hats. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y - - N Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-20 — Event 422, p.89, item 10 — No laminated props. Votes: Y N Y N Y - Y N Y N. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-21 — Event 428, p.89, item 10 — No laminated props. Votes: Y N Y N Y - Y N Y N. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-22 — Events 424–428, p.89, item 9.1 — No bladder tanks. Votes: N Y Y Y - - N N Y N N. Result: F.
  • RCR 96-23 — Event 422, p.89, item 9 — No bladder tanks. Votes: N Y Y Y - - N N Y N N. Result: F.
  • RCR 96-24 — Event 428, p.88, item 4.1.5 — Reduce max carburetor bore diameter. Votes: Y Y N N - N Y N Y N. Result: F.
  • RCR 96-25 — Event 423, p.90, item 13 — Change 1/2A wing root thickness. Votes: Y Y Y Y - Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-26 — Events 421, 422, 428, p.91, item 18 — Change course specifications. Votes: Y Y Y N - N Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCR 96-28 — New event — EZ500. Votes: N N N N N N N N N N N. Result: F.

RC Racing continued

  • RCR 96-29 — Events 421, 422, 428 — Add records section. Votes: Y N Y N N N N N Y N N. Result: F.
  • RCR 96-1 — Event 428, p.89, item 11 — Allow composite or glass to be used. Votes/Prefs: 3 3 1 1 3 - 3 3 1 1 1. Result: F (18).
  • RCR 96-12 — Events 422 & 428, p.89, item 10 — Change prop rule. Votes/Prefs: 2 2 2 2 2 1 - 1 2 2 2. Result: F (18).
  • RCR 96-27 — Event 428, p.89, item 10 — Remove stock prop requirements. Votes/Prefs: 1 1 3 3 1 - 2 1 3 3 3. Result: P (21).

Scale Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed 2 = Most preferable 1 = Least preferable

  • SC 96-1 — Event 520, p.133, item 2 — Allow black-and-white photos. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - -. Result: (Passed).
  • SC 96-2 — Event 509, p.126 — Delete paragraph 4.6. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-3 — Delete event 508, add event 522 — CL Designer Scale. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-4 — Event 522 — Line size and pull test data. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-5 — Events 509, 511–513, 515, p.126 & 131, item 5.1 — Revised sport scale worksheet. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-7 — CI Scale — Add Flight Judging Guide. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-8 — Event 521, p.130, item 1 — Delete max width of cowls. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-9 — Events 509 & 521, p.125, item 2.3 — Not allow sharp engine spinners. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-10 — Events 509, 511–513, p.126–131, item 4 — Change wording to show minimum proof. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-11 — Event 515, p.133, item 1 — Clarifies present rule. Votes: Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-12 — Judges Guide, p.187, item 4.2.5 — Better defines realism in flight. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-13 — Judges Guide, p.137, item 4.2.4 — Adds emergency landing. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-14 — Events 511–513, 515, 520, p.132, item 8.1 — Redefines mechanical portion. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.

Scale continued (by district votes)

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • SC 96-15 — Flight Judging Guide, p.135, item 4.1.1 — Engine failure deduction. Votes: Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-17 — Events 509, 511–513, 515, p.126 & 131, item 4.2 — Downgrade for insufficient documentation. Votes: Y N Y N N Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-19 — Events 509, 511–513, 515, p.126 & 131, item 4.3 — Further defines proof of color scheme. Votes: Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-21 — Events 511–513, 515, 520, p.138, item 4 — Add new flight maneuver option. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-22 — Events 501–505, p.120, item 4 — Established minimum flight time requirements. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-23 — Events 511–513, 515, 520, p.130, item 2.7 — Add info to allow turbo-fan engines to compete. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-24 — Events 508–513, 515–518, 520–521, p.116, item 3 — Update declaration to current event listings. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - . Result: P.
  • SC 96-6 — Judging Guide, p.134, item 2.3 — Delete reference to speed & scale-like speed. Votes/Prefs: 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 - . Result: F (13).
  • SC 96-20 — Judging Guide, p.137, item 4.2.5 — Replace scale-like speed wording to better define. Votes/Prefs: 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 - . Result: F (17).
  • SC 96-16 — Events 511–513, 515, 520, p.130, item 2 — Deduction for using automatic pilot device. Votes/Prefs: 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 - . Result: F (13).
  • SC 96-18 — Events 511–513, 515–520, p.130, item 2 — Not allow any automatic pilot device. Votes/Prefs: 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2. Result: F (17).

Soaring Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed

  • SO 96-1 — Events 441–444, p.108, item 12.2 — Changes lost parts rule. Votes: Y Y Y Y N N N N N - -. Result: F.

Special Events Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed

  • SEB 96-1 — Event 702 — Change to Official status. Votes: N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - -. Result: P.

Special Events continued

  • SEB 96-2 — Event 703 — Change to Official status. Votes: N Y - . Result: P.
  • SEB 96-3 — New Event — RC 40 Sport Pattern. Votes: N Y N - . Result: F.
  • SEB 96-4 — New Event — Establishes RC Sport Fun Fly. Votes: N Y N - . Result: F.

RC Aerobatics Contest Board — Initial Vote

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed

  • RCA 96-1 — Events 401–406, p.76 — Replace term "stall turn" with "hammerhead". Result: F.
  • RCA 96-3 — Events 411–414, p.78, item 5 — Delete paragraph 5. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-4 — Events 411–414, p.79, item 9.1 — Change names of classes; fulfills IMAC objectives. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-5 — Events 411–416, p.79, items 16 & 16.1 — Replace 16 and add 16.2; fulfills IMAC objectives. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-6 — Events 411–414, p.79, item 9.3 — Determining events & classes to be flown; fulfills IMAC objectives. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-7 — Events 411–414, p.79, item 11 — Reword 11, add 11.1 and 11.2; fulfills IMAC objectives. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-9 — Events 411–414, p.78, item 3.3 — Replace 3.3, add 3.4, 3.4.1, 3.4.2; delete 17.1–17.4 and 17.9; replace 18; fulfills IMAC objectives. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-10 — Events 401–406, p.65, item 6.4 — Changes to a landing zone. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-11 — Events 401–406, p.64 — Replace AMA rules with FAI rules. Result: F.
  • RCA 96-12 — Events 402–404, p.65, item 8 — Allows age 65 to ask for own classification. Result: F.
  • RCA 96-14 — Event 404, p.67, item 18 — Change Masters class maneuver schedule. Result: F.
  • RCA 96-16 — Events 401–406, p.66, item 10 — Allows authority to determine reflights. Result: F.
  • RCA 96-18 — Create new category for age 50 and over. Result: F.
  • RCA 96-19 — Judges Guide, p.71, item E — Changes deduction for flopped stall turn. Result: F.

RC Aerobatics continued (district votes)

Dist: I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

  • RCA 96-20 — Events 401–406, p.65, item 9 — Adds option for finals. Votes: N Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N Y N. Result: F.
  • RCA 96-21 — p.72 — Complete rewrite of descriptions to make more clear. Votes: N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-22 — Events 401–406, p.68, item 20 — Add 20.4.4, allows fliers to not fly when sun is in area. Votes: N N N N N N Y N N N N. Result: F.
  • RCA 96-33 — Events 411–414, p.78, item 4.2 — Noise limits; fulfill IAC objectives. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y. Result: P.
  • RCA 96-34 — Events 411–414 — Clarifies aspects of certain current rules. Votes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -. Result: P.
    • RCA 96-23 — Events 401–406, p.66, item 10.2 — Allow repeat of attempt.
    • RCA 96-24 — Pattern Judges Guide, p.68, item C — Revision to match FAI Sporting Code.
    • RCA 96-26 — Events 401–406, item 4.18.4.3 — Eliminates engine displacement and adds size limits.
    • RCA 96-27 — Events 401–406, p.66, item 14.1 — Pilot's option to decide flight direction.
    • RCA 96-28 — Event 401, p.64, item 4 — Add 4.3.1, eliminates limits on size.
    • RCA 96-29 — Events 402–405, p.76 — Revises language.
    • RCA 96-30 — Maneuver Downgrades, p.72–78 — Adds more specific downgrades.
    • RCA 96-31 — Judges Guide, p.68 — Revision of basic maneuver elements description.
    • RCA 96-32 — Event 404, p.67, item 18 — Replaces Masters schedule.
    • RCA 96-13, 15, 17 — New ballot sent for re-vote.

    General Contest Board — Initial Vote

    Y = Yes P = Passed N = No F = Failed

    Board votes by district (I–XI):

    • IND: N N N Y N Y - N Y Y N
    • CL: N N N N Y Y Y N Y - N
    • FF: - Y N Y Y Y - Y N N Y
    • SC: Y N - - N Y Y N N - -
    • ELC: Y N - - Y - N - - N N
    • RCA: Y Y N - - Y - N N Y Y
    • RCH: - N - - - - - - - - Y
    • RCR: N N N Y - Y Y N Y Y Y
    • SO: - - - - - - - Y Y - -
    • GEN 96-4 — Delete timers' qualifications.

    Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.