On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 8:35:19 PM UTC-5, John Godfrey (QT) wrote:
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For the Committee,
John Godfrey (QT), Chair

As an "on again/off again" contest pilot in the US (for 30 years in regional & national contests), I agree that a "fat rulebook" either means people won't read it, or, will go for "shades of gray".

For the first, it can be daunting.
For latter, they're always "looking for a way".

In general, my biggest gripe (not that I can point a finger at anyone) is that, if, "Someone spirals out of a cloud and hits someone else (while illegally cloud flying), I feel bad for the "hit party"."

Yes, I will admit "flying way up in a dome under a strong CU" or "ridge soaring the face of a CU", both were likely "in violation of US FAR's (related to cloud clearance)", but I have never flown or seen "cloud flying".

While this does not make it correct, I also see a major difficulty in enforcing a rule against it.
I can foresee a case where the "FAR rules" were met but a "Monday morning quarterback" may see info that looks different.
Not to slight on anyone, just commenting.

Have at it guys........