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Old 02-13-2018 | 11:38 AM
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That's a good suggestion on an outcome basis (ie: the information would be very valuable). At the onset, I don't think anyone thinks "I'd love to go fly pattern, but my plane has a gyro, so I'll find something else to do". The one thing we (NSRCA) have 'lightly' discussed is using the Club class for gyro use. That way, we avoid the rule book constraints. I know Club hasn't really caught on, and may not, as an entry to an entry level class. But is it truly there for "Club" members to join a contest on a whim (when they show up to fly Saturday to find their field closed...), so it's set up perfectly for a gyro to be used. These guys are also the ones most likely to have a gyro, rather than a regular circuit competitor.
I for one don't feel comfortable with the NSRCA weighing in on the CD's responsibilities; they are officials of the AMA in their role, and this could put them in a sticky (read - protest worthy) situation. No right minded, serious Sportsman pilot with his Contra powered Galactik would want to be clipped by a gyro equipped styrofoam 900mm T-28 come game day!!
..nor would an Advanced pilot!