On Jul 29, 1:38*pm, chris wrote:
I wanted to clarify something about an Out & Return route.

My planned flight is for a 500k O&R. * I want to use
my home airport as a remote start,
fly 10km south to turnpoint 1
fly 250km north to turnpoint 2
fly 240km south and finish at my home airport [same as the remote
start].

Does this fit the FAI sporting code for an O&R definition? *The
wording says something about a route with one turn point. *But if you
mix in a remote start&finish along the first leg do you then end up
with 2 turnpoints?

Is there a fai document that shows remote start options with drawings?

Chris

I'll answer your question directly first. No - what you have
proposed is NOT an O&R flight. An O&R flight is defined as a closed
course with two legs. Practically speaking, that's Start --
Turnpoint -- Finish. The Sporting Code is very clear on this.

You are using some old/outdated terminology when you use the term
"remote start". It doesn't exist any more. There is a Start and a
Finish.

What you didn't state is exactly what you are trying to achieve. If
you are trying to break a 500K O&R Record, then your only option is to
find a point 250K or more away from your start/finish. If you are
trying to achieve a Diamond Distance flight, then you have many more
options including a 3 turn point flight. That would mean a Start-
Turnpoint 1- Turnpoint 2-Turnpoint 3- Finish.

The best way to get the official advice is to email the SSA directly
and we will get back to you on your specific circumstances.

Erik Mann (P3)
SSA B&R Committee