Originally Posted by
airraptor
I think if you switch from your primary plane to your back up, I do think its up to the CD to allow the primary plane to race again if the problem was fixed. Like say a aileron servo quits and switch to the back up for the day you might be able to switch back the next day or keep the primary as the back up now. Is this how it works marty?
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Jeff,
The above is only correct for SAM warbird racing. If your primary becomes damaged during a two day race on day one you may set aside, repair after the days racing and then reinstate once it has been safety checked for the second day. It looks like this is an area where the NATs racing will vary from SAM somewhat. The intent with the SAM rules was to allow a pilot to continue racing with a second plane available for a two day event. For one day events with only 4 rounds once a second plane has been used the first plane is null and void of any further racing.
Marty,
Nice work on starting this thread. Your love for all types of racing really shows and your dedication to this type of racing and it's growth are admirable. Your effort to merge RCpro and SAM via the Champions race this past year was a huge undertaking. I guess now that rules are being changed I have to throw out a personal pat on the back that I was the only ever Gold Champion to win at the 1:25 time.
I will not be able to make the Nats with family and work responsibilities, but I would like to invite anyone in the West to attend one of the SAM races being held this year. We usually draw the very best pilots in Warbird racing and the venue is fantastic. Whether racing Gold, Silver, or Bronze you will see and race against very competitive pilots. The rules are a little different, but racing is racing and this would be a great way to get some pre-Nats practice in.
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