Glen,

This year was the first year I can remember we didn't weigh for the finals, although myself and several others did, but Rusty didn't get the word out and the people who normally do it weren't there. This year we couldn't even find judges for the Masters finals, must less any other help due to the worlds. I think this year was a bad example as every other year, we are weighed, as well as Intermediate and Advanced who weren't this year. I don't think this year is a fair year to judge that due to the lack of help at the NATS.

I think Glen's point about building to a standard is the key. Not every rule can be enforced at all times, but if you know what it is, then most will take the time to ensure they are within the rules. I KNOW at no point has my plane ever been checked for a gyro or anything else. That doesn't mean people don't understand not to use them. I have no issue with the rules, and I understand that logistically it would be a NIGHTMARE to enforce on every plane on every flight at the NATS like they do at the worlds. But keeping the rules means most will try to be within the rules and the ones that are over, usually know they aren't going to get weighed as they aren't in contention anyway. I do NOT see what the problem with the current rules are.

Arch