| Wing rocks - the
sequence beginning and end, and 'breaks' |
Pilots are required
to dip the wings three times to indicate to the
Judges the beginning and end of their sequence, and again for
any 'breaks' taken in mid-sequence to regain altitude or
re-position the aircraft after mistakes. Failure to
'wing-rock' where required carries it's own specific
penalty - the Chief Judge will usually advise. |
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The sequence starts as soon as
the aircraft
reaches straight and level (erect or inverted)
after the third wing rock. Be prepared –
judging begins at that point....! |
There are
no strict
rules regarding
the way that
the wing-rocks
must be flown
except that they
should exceed 45°. |
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They need not be
flown
inside the
performance
zone or box,
but if they
are not flown at
all then a penalty applies. |
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If the pilot
flies the allowed
training figures they MUST be
flown
in the approved style
inside the
box before the wing
rocks, or a
'training violation'
penalty will be
awarded. |
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If the sequence starts with a
spin or some other high-level slow
entry figure the pilot may choose to
do the wing rocks on an upward line,
so that the aeroplane arrives at the correct altitude and
location at slow speed instead of the more normal
'flat-out' maximum-energy velocity. |
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Breaks incur fixed penalties
depending
upon the 'level' that is being flown.
They are un-penalised at Beginners
and Sports / Standard, but from
Intermediate upward the pilot
will suffer a penalty. |
Where a sequence is
re-started after a
mid-sequence break
with the next figure
on the "B" or
cross box axis,
the direction
of flight
must be
the same
as it was
before the
break or an
additional
penalty
will be
awarded. |
There can be no
downgrades for wing rocks as they are not a 'scored' figure. If
there are any breaks taken at Intermediate or above the Chief
Judge will usually advise the judging panel how to mark the
paperwork. |
