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Kookaburra · 02-11-2008, 06:45 PM

O.K. I guess this is what I get for trying to keep the letter down to one page this year! LOL

For the record... There were 3 criteria for this years plans. First was the issue of "low passers" flying in the pattern with 3Der's down on the deck. We have been more and more concerned over the last few years with the safety of this practice. And, as I said in the letter, safety is job 1 at Triple Tree. As you know, it has always been our policy for 3D flying to be "over the trees", but this has not been enforced well enough in the past.

This year, all 3D flying at the present flight line will be STRICTLY enforced! In other words, you are welcome to fly 3D at both flight lines, but if you want the freedom to hug the deck, you will need to plan on flying at the new flight line. This, obviously doesn't apply to the noon-time demo's.

The second objective is to hopefully allow more pilots more chances to fly. 'nuff said.

Third, there are at least as many RC flyers that do not fly 3D as those that do. The Joe Nall, among other things, is about including all facets of RC model aviation.

Further, it was well said, that IF these changes don't work for some reason, we will adapt in the future.

To recap:
* 3D flying allowed at both flight lines, with restrictions at the primary flight line.
* New flight line will be 2.4ghz ONLY.
* 2.4ghz allowed at both flight lines (and the lake along with channels 22, 23 and 24).
* "Full blown" 3D hucking at the new flight line ONLY!

By the way, all of our flight lines will be controlled by Confederate Air Farce personnel.

We hope everyone is as excited about this year's event as we are to bring it to you!

I'll certainly be monitoring for any further questions.

02-11-2008, 06:45 PM	#37 (permalink)
Kookaburra Gettin' Lower! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenwood, SC Age: 54 Posts: 49	Re: JOE NALL 2008 O.K. I guess this is what I get for trying to keep the letter down to one page this year! LOL For the record... There were 3 criteria for this years plans. First was the issue of "low passers" flying in the pattern with 3Der's down on the deck. We have been more and more concerned over the last few years with the safety of this practice. And, as I said in the letter, safety is job 1 at Triple Tree. As you know, it has always been our policy for 3D flying to be "over the trees", but this has not been enforced well enough in the past. This year, all 3D flying at the present flight line will be STRICTLY enforced! In other words, you are welcome to fly 3D at both flight lines, but if you want the freedom to hug the deck, you will need to plan on flying at the new flight line. This, obviously doesn't apply to the noon-time demo's. The second objective is to hopefully allow more pilots more chances to fly. 'nuff said. Third, there are at least as many RC flyers that do not fly 3D as those that do. The Joe Nall, among other things, is about including all facets of RC model aviation. Further, it was well said, that IF these changes don't work for some reason, we will adapt in the future. To recap: * 3D flying allowed at both flight lines, with restrictions at the primary flight line. * New flight line will be 2.4ghz ONLY. * 2.4ghz allowed at both flight lines (and the lake along with channels 22, 23 and 24). * "Full blown" 3D hucking at the new flight line ONLY! By the way, all of our flight lines will be controlled by Confederate Air Farce personnel. We hope everyone is as excited about this year's event as we are to bring it to you! I'll certainly be monitoring for any further questions.