Jeffrey Banks wrote:
Hi fellow region 8-ers

As for mileage to attend the contest..
This Alaskan rookie will be doing a first contest with
a 'Russia'
Can I get some extra handicap for 'attendance mileage'?

Absolutely! Mileage is applied according to a formula no more
complicated than a Sports Class point calculation on a 3 hour MAT task,
where the winner comes in 30 minutes under time, 50% of field lands out,
and you get back, but cross the finish line in the wrong direction.
Here's the basics:

* Miles flown in the Russia getting to the contest are added to your
score after multiplying by your handicap
* Miles the Russia does in the trailer on the way to the contest are
added to your score - no handicapping
* Miles you fly commercially on the way to the contest are subtracted
from your score - no handicapping

All this addition and subtraction is applied to your score on the first
practice day. After that, you are on your own 8^).


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