Originally Posted by
burtona
The sequence committee could make contestant judging a lot easier by eliminating take off and landing from the sequence. It would mean less total time a judge would have to watch the airplane and would give them more time to get score sheets in order before and after the flight and other administrative duties. Also would be less tiring on the judges by having a longer break between flights. Take off and landing are not aerobatic maneuvers anyway. FAI eliminated them years ago.
Dave
Dave,
The charter of the Sequence committee is to create schedules within the boundaries of the Sequence Development Guide. We sometimes propose changes to the is guide, which the BOD must approve. Currently the guidelines specify judged take off and landing for every class. I think there have been debates in the past over this issue, I personally wouldn't object to this change, but as is, it is a requirement we need to follow.
Dale
Sequence Committee Chairman