Having read all the replys above, no one has mentioned what the rules say about basic!!!!! What actually makes up a Basic IMAC contest?????

1) Basic doesn't fly an Unknown, everyone agrees with that.
2) What do the rules say is a full contest for Basic?
6 sequences drop 2, 8 sequences drop 3, 7 sequences drop ??(I'm not sure)
3) For the other classes it is 6 sequences drop 2, plus a fly what you get Unknown.

Believe all attempts should be made to provide the opportunity to fly, as the rules state. I am always a little upset when, without nature related or excessive #'s of pilots, a full contest(what ever that is) isn't flown.

You also have to factor in the generally negative responses most CD's(I believe, me included) receive when a contest goes past 1:00 or so for those that have driven 6-10 hours. Many CD's are trying to be responsive to the wishes of the pilots that have travelled a long distance to compete(IMHO)

Food for thought.

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