Weighing every plane after every round would seem to me to be a freaking nightmare, But on the brighter side of things not my freaking nightmare.There are some that show up with known heavy planes( maybe they have budget issues or something... as we know competitive planes aint cheap) to just fly have fun and see where they place against there peers having no misconception that they are in the hunt for the wood. A zero during a early prelim round for an over weight plane would most certainly spoil the experience for those guys, as the comparison they seek would be dashed. A lost pilot at the next local event??? who knows!!!!! I'm sure no one gives a POO..
Keeping it simple "JMO" would be to weigh the guys that are close or in the hunt for the wood on the last day of prelims for AMA classes( I have no opinion on FAI as I do not fly that class) . as has been done in the past. It worked quite well "JMO".. Simple fact is heavy planes hurt your performance light planes don't ( mostly).......
Weight arguments make me yawn!!!

If you want to shake up the pattern world???? sound check is the place to be .. Those that know, know what I'm talking about. Put your vast stable of volunteers in the radio impound and program checking arena... Chasing the subterfuge connected with making sound.. I'll pay double for a ringside seat to that dog and pony show..LOL
More power=more sound=more performance=more advantage...generally speaking... again "JMO"

Arch I do not envy you in your task as the ED.. As you know any decisions you make will not please everyone.. DUH!!!!... Don't be put off by it..
Good luck Arch see you at da nats. and thanks for stepping up..


Gary