I feel that at least the rules could provide for an ad hoc complaint system where another flyer can contest a winner's plane for inspection. And if any system found that could enhance the proformance of the flight, the pilot would be disqualified. This system was used in Formula One for years. The complaining pilot paid a fee, and the suspect engine would be dismantled and inspected.

In years past, roll buttons were on transmitters. And we didn't have any problem with pilots NOT using them. That's one thing about Pattern Pilots. The sense of fairness and sportsmanship. How many times have I seen a pilot lose a plane in a contest, and another competitor loan him a plane to finish the contest? More than I can remember. How many times have I seen other contestants do everything they could to help another flier finish the contest? Again, more than I can remember.

How many times have I seen constant winners give other pilots their secrets of construction and tips of flying?

That's what I like about Pattern...... it's a real sportsman sport.

Frank