Some people find it unacceptable that the rules don't prevent each and
every pilot from making mistakes, so they want to make a rule that covers every
single possibility, I on the other hand believe that the responsibility
lies with the guy behind the controls.

Luke Szczepaniak

For about the 150th time, the finish rule (nor the RC philosophy behind it) does NOT attempt to "prevent pilots from making mistakes", "cover every single possibility" "legislate safety" or take any "responsibility" away from the PIC. The rules (and law) state explicitly that the PIC is responsible for all safety decisions.

The finish rule is designed to remove what was a strong temptation to unsafe behavior, and put decision making back in the pilots' hands. Befo 400 points if you can squeak over the quarry and clear the fence. Now: same points either way, you make the decision. Who is telling who what to do? Who is taking away responsibility?

I'm getting grumpy, because this calumny just keeps getting repeated over and over. And answered over and over.

John Cochrane