ORIGINAL: cmoulder
There must be a straight line between all maneuvers. So if there is no straight line, shouldn't the downgrade be 1 point off the completed maneuver and 1 point off the upcoming maneuver?
This is correct according to FAI 5B.8.3
See rcprecision response above for AMA rulebook description. 2-point deduction for the upcoming maneuver.
Hi Bob. Just to clarify, this is what I have found. This is correct as of 1st January 2012. Unless of course the rules have been amended since then.
Cheers
Scott
5B.8.3. LINES
All aerobatic manoeuvres are entered and exited by a horizontal line of recognisable length. When no horizontal line is flown between two manoeuvres, the just-completed manoeuvre must be downgraded by 1 point and the upcoming manoeuvre must be downgraded by 1 point. Horizontal flying between manoeuvres which is not considered part of the exit or entry line, must be observed, but not judged for quality.