Arch and I have had this conversation a few times.

He and I talk a lot and sometimes he brings out points I didn't think of and those points have seen me change my mind.

We disagree on this one.

There is NO rule in the rule book stating what the penalty for breaking weight is.

Having read the book a few times I'm sure it's not there.

Over voltage - yes (Loss of round)

Over noise - Yes (Loss of a % of score depending on violation.)

Over weight - Nope (Except for the Masters Finals)


This Nats had the CD decide the penalty for this Nats was to DQ the pilot. I think that's a bit harsh and a bit over reaching by a CD.

I for one think the penalty should be stated in the rule book in black and white.
No argument then.

I think loss of the just flown round would be fine. I also think weighing should be random chance rather than weighing everybody, that would eliminate the need for a lot of help to process airplanes. Masters has a "In the rule book" rule on breaking weight in Masters finals.
I'm just asking for the same for the other classes.

Tim