FAI (IGC) rules for US Club Class Nationals - Petition

Let's not forget what I consider the most unfair IGC CC rule of
all- no actual weight based handicapping. So if I fly a Discus b at
825 pounds and BB flies a Discus a at 700 pounds, we fly with
the same handicap. I would have a one pound PSF wing loading
advantage, which would be helpful anywhere but the maybe the
UK.
Big, heavy guys take note. I weigh 100 kg. BB considerably
less.

Richard Walters

At 23:13 27 November 2012, wrote:
I encourage you to review the rules. IGC is LESS
complex,simpler and
easier to understand. IGC rules are 15,091 words long
compared to 25,804
(US rules).

http://www.fai.org/igc-documents

Go to Sporting Code Section 3 Annex A

1. No 1-34s, etc. so we don't have to worry about low
performance
gliders when task setting.
YES

2. No LS-6s, Venti and ASW-20Bs&Cs.
No LS-6 or Venti. ASW-20B&Cs HAVE BEEN allowed. They are
specifically
excluded in Argentina at the next WGC.

3. No speed or altitude limits prior to the start.
Altitude limits are up to CD discretion, similar to US Rules.

4. Much more emphasis on ATs.
YES. There are ONLY Racing Tasks (AT) and Assigned Area
Tasks. 50/50
seems to be the philosophy.

5. Score everything according to FAI rules.
YES. See scoring calculations on page 31 & 32 of FAI SC3a
rules.

Sean Franke