500 foot rule and pilot opinion poll

Someone, please enlighten me!

What is the difference between a 2+30 task call plus 15 min, and a 2+45 task
call?
I understand that it is scoring suicide to arrive early in either case, and
that, given consistent flying conditions, it is best to arrive 'on time'. So
why not just call a 2+45 task? Or call a 2+30 task if that is what the day
warrants.

I do like the finish ring idea if there is a 'lead-in' sector for mixed
tasks (i.e. --assigned task for 15 m and MAT for Sports). gives time for an
orderly procession of landings at the airport. I think the high speed finish
is spectacular and fun, but I am more afraid of a 'last-second' landout then
a loss of a few points.

Hartley Falbaum

"Tim Hanke" wrote in message
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(John Cochrane) wrote in message
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Fellow US pilots:

This year's SRA pilot poll will be on line in a few days. It contains
a question on the 500 foot rule. I urge you to read it, think about
it, and vote. In particular, this is a rule that benefits newer, less
experienced pilots. It doesn't matter much to the top 5 national and
world group, many of whom hate the idea. If you like this idea for
your contests, you have to voice your opinion.

Here is the proposal: before the finish, you have to be above 500 feet
AGL in a donut from 2 miles out to one mile out. If you don't make
this altitude limit, you will be scored for distance points when you
land at the airport. When the actual finish is a line, you may then
dive down and cross the line at the usual altitude.
John Cochrane (BB)

Why are we constantly adding more rules to competition flying? It is
becoming more and more complicated. We cannot just add more and more
rules to deal with people's decision making all the time. Soaring is a
sport that requires decision-making and that is one of the big
challenges to the sport. I am opposed to more and more rules that
continue to add to the complexity of the sport.

Tim Hanke
Libelle 201B "H1"
Saratoga Springs, New York