Scott

you know I have "thick skin" some would say a Thick HEad I value all oppinions I just might not agree LOL

But, There is no way for you to have the understanding of the in`s and Out`s of FAI rule making. or even make a dent in the decisions. Hell we can`t even get the rule changed in the AMA CLass in our own country.
My Ideas before I flew FAI and became involved in World Class level events Pail in comparison of what I knew, and What I thought I knew about FAI, the "BEAUTIFUL GAME" This is truely and Professional class. These Guys have been involved at the Micro level of F3A longer than we have been around. The History of the rules gives us Guide lines to follow. The Passion and Obsession to manage this sport is more than a trend or passing fad. We get more complaints about the weight rule from guys that do not participate in FAI than from those who do, there is no reason for that.

I remember My first FAI Nats in 94-95 or so I finished 25 out of 50 I think, and din`t know why I scored so low,I was competitive in the local contest.
However I met a new Standard,and a New knowledge, a New level of Passion , and new Perfection. So I accepted my Beatdown, adjusted my thoughts ,and strived to rise to the new level of play I never knew existed!
I became a better builder , flier, I Learned the rules. It streched me to think of doing things I never thought I could, it gave me motivation, and ambition. all that only got me to as High as 7`th place in the US NAts. and a few top 10`s. However the knowledge I learned on the Chase Helps me to teach Guys aspiring to be Better Fliers today.

I complained about not being able to make weight ,thought the rules were Dumb ,and of no reason as well. Then I learned to be a better builder /designer and have gone on to design 20+ airplanes trying to learn from each one how to do it better lighter ,stronger. There were Many Failing, Crashes, Devorce threats (not really) But in the End I created new way to do things ,and have a much better understanding as to why Rules Exist. It will bring the best out of you in the end,and make the sport better for it in the long run.

I`m not saying your a Rookie because your not ,But just because you can`t understand why something is being done and no one can define if for you does not mean there is no reason for it. Players with History in the Sport ,Thankfully! still steer the Rules and Direction of F3A. the Standards alone have made it a Fair game , the Standards have drove Electric to be Competitive. The Slow Movement of Change has made F3A As stable and Professional as it is today.

F3A Is not for Every one , The fact that AMA chooses to mirror Our standards ,,Thats on them, But History teaches us ,it`s a pretty safe bet.

Bryan