between sorties?
No. Only payload may be unloaded and reloaded. Batteries may not be recharged. • Question: Is there a minimum altitude for flying the course? Answer: No. Altitude must be high enough for safe flight as set by the discretion of the Contest Director. • Question: How are the turns made, and is there a set turn radius? Answer: The turns may not be initiated until the turn judge raises his flag (for the two 180 degree turns), but may then proceed to be any turn radius and rate the aircraft is capable of. The 360 degree turn can be initiated anytime the aircraft is on the “downwind” leg and also may be any turn radius and rate the aircraft is capable of. • Question: Is it safe to assume that if the rules do not explicitly forbid something, it is allowed? Answer: The rules are intentionally designed to not impose too many limitations while allowing each team an equal chance. If something adheres to the “spirit” of the rules it is likely to be allowed. If you have any specific questions you wo
