Race of champions
Official Rules and Regulations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 The Race of champions is a handicap event held annually over two days.

1.2 The competition will be held in VFR conditions as defined by ICAO.

1.3 All competition times specified are local times, (UTC + 2 hours), and will be based on competition time.

1.4 The competition may be postponed, modified in its course (part or complete), partially or completely cancelled due to weather conditions or any force majeure at the discretion of the Competition Director.

1.5 The Pilot in Command will be the only holder of the entry.

1.6 The same aircraft, power plants, propellers will be used throughout the event. Running repairs may be carried out during the event provided that they are officially recorded and reported to the Competition Director or his representative. Should these repairs alter the performance, trim or in any way not conform to the Manufacturer's specifications, the Competition Director has the right to take any further action as he deems fit. This action is final and binding and is not open to protest.

2. PARTICIPATION

2.1 The event is a handicap race for aircraft holding a valid Certificate of Airworthiness or a valid Authority to fly , allowing sustained flight at maximum level speed at full throttle.

2.1.1 Aircraft are aircraft powered by one or more piston engine power plants.

2.1.2 The maximum takeoff weight must be less than 7 500 Kgs.

2.2 Aircraft entered must be able to maintain a minimum speed of 100 knots in level flight at sea level. This is the lowest handicap speed allowed .

2.3 Aircraft entered must have endurance sufficient for the aircraft to cover at least 400 nautical miles plus reserves at sustained full throttle operation.

2.4.1 The Pilot in Command must hold a valid Private Pilot or higher license.

2.4.2 The Pilot in Command will have not less than 100 hours in Command. If the

Navigator is not a PPL holder; the Pilot in Command must have not less than 200 hours in command.

2.4.3 The Navigator must be at least 17 years old.

2.4.4 For handicapping purposes, aircraft with two or more seats will have two crew taken into account for the calculation of racing trim. In the event that more than 2 crew are carried, the Handicap Committee will still only take two crew into account for the calculation of racing trim.

2.4.5 No change may be made during the event in the nominated position of Pilot and Navigator. In aircraft with more than one seat the Pilot will occupy the left front seat. In tandem seat aircraft the pilot will occupy the front seat.

2.5 The number of aircraft allowed to participate in the competition is at the discretion of the Competition Director and all entries will be accepted on a "FIRST COME FIRST SERVED" basis. The maximum entries are 100 aircraft.

3. AIRCRAFT

3.1.1 The event is for standard production and OFFICIALLY modified aircraft as well as Amateur built aircraft.

3.1.2 An Officially modified aircraft is an aircraft with modification and accessories fitted to production type aircraft in order to increase its performance. These modifications and accessories must be approved by Civil Aviation Authorities, must not hinder or limit the normal operation of the aircraft and MUST be noted on the entry form. The Technical Officer of the Handicap Committee has the right to have the aircraft inspected or test flown and can assign competition parameters (speeds) to the aircraft which are not listed in the aircraft's manuals.

3.1.3 Removal of steps, Aerials (except HF), seats or any normal operating equipment from the aircraft in order to lower the aircraft's weight or increase its speed, is prohibited and will be penalized. (SEE CHAPTER 15)

3.1.4 Taping of air vents or any part of the aircraft will result in time penalties.(SEE CHAPTER 15)

3.2 Each aircraft will carry all documents required by the Air Navigation Regulations and amendments, which are in force at the time.

3.3 Aircraft are not required to have any extra or special insurance cover by the Organizers, but it is in the competitor's own interest to ensure that insurance covers is adequate and that cover is extended to cover the competition.

3.4 All aircraft must be equipped with a serviceable radio capable of Tx and Rx    on all the required competition and locality frequencies.

3.5 The use of GPS (Global Positioning System) equipment is prohibited .Any competitor caught using a GPS during the race will be penalised and possibly disqualified.

Permanently mounted systems will be sealed and portable equipment may NOT be taken on board.

3.6 All fuel tanks, including auxiliary and officially modified fuel tanks will be filled before the start of each day's event and will be checked by Race Officials before each take-off. This requirement will also apply to test flights for handicapping purposes.

3.7.1 It is a condition of entry that every aircraft must have its Race Number and the main event Sponsor's decal prominently displayed on either side of the fuselage. Secondary Sponsor's decals may be displayed providing they do not obscure either the numbers or the main Sponsor's decals.

3.7.2 The full details of the Secondary Sponsor and the details of decals, etc. should be communicated to the Competition Director with the entry form, but must in any case be received 15 days before the event. These details must be forwarded by pre-paid Registered post.

4. ENTRY

4.1 Entry forms and copies of the Rules and Regulations are available from:
www.airrace.co.za. Click on "Registration Form", complete the form and click on submit

4.2.1 Entry Form to be completed and submitted by email only. All fields must be completed in order to submit the entry.

4.2.2 All entry forms must reach the Competition Director 10 days before race-day. If there are vacancies late entries MAY be accepted at the sole discretion of the Competition Director.

4.2.3 The Entrant, Navigators and/or all Crew are jointly and severally responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the entry form.

4.3.1 Entry fees are set out in the Supplementary Rules.

4.4.1 The entry is regarded as accepted only when the prescribed form is received in its completed form together with the required entry fees.

4.4.2 Entry forms not fully completed by all crew and/or passengers will not be accepted and will be returned to the entrant. Delays due to this or any other circumstances will not be accepted as reason for entries to be accepted late.

4.5 The Competition Director reserves the right to allocate race numbers. Requests for special or specific numbers will be entertained if possible, provided the number requested has not already been allocated. Requests for special numbers will only be entertained if the entry form has been completed, the full entry fee has been paid and the entry is received by the Competition Director by the closing date. General numbers will be allocated from number 1 strictly on a "FIRST COME FIRST SERVED" basis.

4.6.1 Entry fees are not refundable but should a justified reason be given for withdrawal, the Competition Director may, at his discretion, refund up to 75% of the entry fee. Fees will not be refunded after the aircraft and crew have checked in at the Race Registration Desk on the day prior to the start of the Race. Entry fees will not be refunded to any competitor or crew who is disqualified for any reason.

4.6.2 In the case of complete cancellation of the event (NOT POSTPONEMENT) the Competition Director may direct a refund of up to 50% of the entry fee.

4.7 Accommodation cost, transport, meals, fuel and banquet costs may or may not be included in the entry fee. Should they be included, no rebate will be given to crews who do not make use of the facilities for any reason. Please see the Supplementary Rules.

4.8.1 Check-in time will be 12h00 local time on the day prior to Race Day 1.

4.8.2 Aircraft and crews not checked in by the published check-in time are accepted as withdrawn. Re-acceptance is at the discretion of the Competition Director.

4.8.3 Aircraft may not be moved or taxied in the designated open parking area without the permission of the Ground Controller

5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Competitors aircraft will be parked in the designated open parking area with all the other race aircraft form the time they are checked in until the final results are published, to enable the technical scrutineers/scrutinizers and Race Officials to monitor the aircraft.

5.2 Fuel (AVGAS 100 only is guaranteed) and oil, etc. will be available and must be paid by either cash or fuel card after each refueling.

5.3.1 Each entrant will provide a copy of the performance schedule of his aircraft to the Competition Director should it be requested.

5.3.2 An aircraft equipment list and weight & balance data must be available should the Competition Director require it.

5.3.3 Aircraft logbooks must be made available to the Competition Director if requested. For this purpose faxed copies of relevant pages will be accepted.

6. TEST FLIGHTS

6.1.The Competition Director may require any aircraft to be test flown without giving a reason. The total cost of the test flight, including fuel, oil or aircraft time, etc; will be borne by the competitor.

6.2.1 The Test Flight will be conducted under supervision of an Official with a total of two persons on board in terms of the rules as expanded in Appendix II. All fuel tanks will be full and all luggage compartments etc. will be empty.

6.2.2 The Test Flight will be over a set measured course as briefed by the Official in charge of test flying.

6.2.3 If done manually, the course distance will have been previously accurately measured and will be known by the Handicap Committee only.

6.2.4 The Pilot-in-Command will fly the aircraft over the course at FULL THROTTLE in all directions.

6.2.5 If done manually, the supervising official will time the flight from point to point ensuring that the aircraft is flying at maximum level speed at the start of each run, that full throttle is maintained throughout and that timing is stopped should the aircraft "vary" track.

6.2.6 The times taken for all runs will be given to the Test Official for their use in helping to determine the aircraft's handicap speed.

7. PROTESTS

7.1 The Entry Holder (Pilot-in-Command) is the only person who has the right to make a complaint or protest.

7.2 Complaints will conform to the following procedures:

a) COMPLAINT is a written request made by a competitor to the Competition Director, or one of his representatives when a controversy has arisen over an operative evaluation. It must be presented within one (1) hour from the time that the provisional result is published or controversy has arisen.

b) PROTEST must be presented in writing together with a caution fee of R500,00. The protest must be forwarded to the JURY within one (1) hour from the time a competitor has been advised that his complaint has been rejected. Only in the case where a protest refers to the validity of an entry application must it be presented at least six (6) hours before the starting time.

7.3 The deposited fee will be returned if the protest is upheld.

7.4 All protests will be decided by the appointed Race committee whose decision is final and not subject to appeal.

7.5 No other form of complaint or protest will be accepted.

7.6 A competitor may not lodge a complaint or protest against another competitor.

8. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE

8.1 English is the official language of the competition.

9. FORMAT AND FINAL RESULT

9.1.1 The route will normally consist of two set courses of maximum 350 nautical miles flown by all competitors on consecutive days.

9.1.2 The Handicap Committee will publish a list of all participating aircraft with their respective handicap speeds and a list of takeoff times for Race Day 1 as soon as all calculations have been completed and checked. These speeds will be the same as previously determined, or altered as a result of a test flight.

9.1.3 The course will not be announced to Competitors until the Race Briefing.

9.2 To determine the final result the following procedure will be followed:

9.2.1 Each aircraft will be handicapped by the Scoring/Handicap Committee who will take into account some or all of the following:

• • Aircraft Manufacturer's Specifications;
  • Race Trim and All Up Weight;
  • Previous Race Performance of type and specific aircraft;
  • Flight Test Results

9.2.2 On Race; Day 1 each aircraft will be timed around the first set course with the fastest aircraft departing first.

9.2.3 At the end of Race Day 1 all times wilt be adjusted and each aircraft will, according to their given handicap speed, be given a take-off time for Race Day 2. On Race Day 2 the slowest aircraft will take-off first at his given corrected time.

9.2.4 The aircraft final position will then be determined by their position on crossing the finish line after successfully completing the second set course and after considering any penalties and/or handicap speed adjustments and/or disqualifications.

9.2.5 Final placing will be changed should any time penalties or disqualifications have been accrued by the competitors.

9.3 Aircraft NOT observed at, or turning inside the checkpoints will be disqualified.

9.4 It is up to the competitor to have his aircraft ready for take-off at his appointed take-off time. Adjustments will be made if the delay in a competitor's take-off is due to circumstances beyond his control. The inability to start the aircraft will not be adjusted for. A restart may be allowed but this decision is entirely at the discretion of the Competition Director. No restarts will be allowed on day 2 

9.5 Dangerous/low flying etc. or unsporting behavior will result in disqualification or the imposing of time penalties. The minimum height over turn points will be 200ft and the maximum height over turn points will be 500ft for ALL aircraft.

9.6 A list of time penalties and/or disqualifications will be published and posted where all participants will have access to it. This will be done as soon as possible after the last aircraft has landed on each day. The participants will be briefed at the official briefing on the place of posting this list and it is the sole responsibility of the participants to make sure that they read this.

9.6.1 No preliminary results will be published after completion of the designated final set course.

9.7 The Final Results will be announced at a function held after the designated final set course.

9.7.1 No complaints or protests will be accepted after the final result has been announced.

9.8 Should the basic setup of the Race be changed due to weather or other circumstances a Schedule of Procedure will be published by the Organizers.

9.9 Prizes may be awarded.

9.9.1 Trophies and prizes will be as laid out in the Appendix and further prizes, if any, will be laid out in the Supplementary Rules.

9.10 In the case of a tie the winning aircraft will share the trophy.

10. ACCEPTANCE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

10.1 The competition requirements will be written in English.

10.2 For the purposes of interpretation official language shall be English.

10.3 The entrant (Pilot-in-Command), Navigators, Crew and all Passengers will sign the entry form and thereby acknowledge that they are aware of the Rules, Regulations, Conditions and Format of the event and that they agree to abide by all Rules, Regulations, Conditions and Format as laid down.

10.3.1 All participants agree to comply, in all respects with any instructions or requests regarding the Race, or safety thereof, which may be given to them by any of the Officials appointed by the Race committee.

10.3.2 All participants acknowledge that they are bound by the Rules and agree to accept any decisions made by them or their Officials as final and binding.

10.4 The briefings that will take place will be detailed in the Supplementary Regulations or be posted at the airfield and hotel where competitors will be staying.

10.4.1 It is a condition of entry and of participation in the event that all crew will be present at all briefings. Roll call will be held and crew that is not present will be disqualified.

11. INDEMNITY

11.1 The participants, by the signing of the entry form,

a) Entirely indemnify and agree to hold free from any harm the Organizers,

Officials, assistants, agents, servants, members and representatives of all concerned in The organization running and control of the Race against any claim whatsoever arising which may have or which may arise as a result of the Organizer's act of omission whilst participating in the said Race.

b) The participants acknowledge that they are fully aware of the risks, danger and

perils attendant on participation in the Race.

c) The participants also assume and furthermore agree also to indemnify any follow competitor, Sponsor or the donors of any prizes or any other person against ail claims and damages arising out of the participation in the Race whether caused by ascent, flight, descent or ground movement by the participant or whether caused by the participant's actions or the acts, actions omissions or proceedings of any persons assembling or assembled to witness or be present at such ascent, flight, descent or ground movement.

12. COMPETITION DIRECTOR

12.1 The Competition Director will be appointed by the Race committee.

12.2 The Race Committee is responsible for the organizing of the event and the appointment of Working Groups, a Treasurer, Secretary, Chief Marshal, Chief Ground Marshal, Safety Officer, Technical Officer, PRO Officer and Liaison Officer (for ground arrangements).

12.3 The Competition Director will control the entire event and have final say over all matters pertaining to the running of the event.

12.4 The Competition Director will not be responsible for the handicapping or the selection of the Chief Handicapper or his/her committee. (See Chapter 14).

12.5 The Race committee will have the power to:

a) Make partial or total changes in the competitions due to sporting, safety or Security circumstances upon request and proposal from the Competition Director.

b) Verify and/or change technical requirements, handicaps, times and penalties.

c) Receive the competitors for protests.

d) Adjudicate all protests.

e) Call for any papers, times, handicaps, officials or entrants that might be needed for a decision in d) above.

f) Exclude any participant who endangers the competition or other entrants and/or who breaks the rules which apply to the event or who breaks the Air Navigation Regulations and their amendments that is in force at the time.

13. SCORING/HANDICAP COMMITTEE

13.1 The Chief Scorer/Handicapper will be selected by the Race committee

13.2 The Race Committee will select a committee to assist the Chief Handicapper with the Handicapping, Time Controlling, Tabulating and Computing.

13.3 The Chief Handicapper and his committee will work completely independently from the Competition Director and the other Organizers and will have final say in all matters relating to handicapping. 

13.4 The Chief Handicapper will make him/herself available with the necessary information to the Competition Director and/or the Race committee to discuss any COMPLAINT or PROTEST. The Race committee decision is final.

13.5 The Handicap committee may, at their discretion, alter or revise any published handicap speed at any time before, during or after the Race and convey it's decision, with motivation, to the appointed Race committee. The Race committee may then approve or reject the revised handicap speed and the Handicap Committee will then apply the agreed handicap speed. In determining handicap speeds the Handicap Committee must at all times take only the previous and present performance of the aircraft, as well as Test Flight data where applicable, into account and not the performance of the crew, whether by reputation or by previous performance.

13.6 The objective of the Handicap Committee must be to keep the number of changes to handicaps to a minimum and the amendments, if any, should be done prior to the publishing of the start times for Day 2 of the Race. Amendments to handicaps after the start of Day 2 should only be made if the Race committee has good reason to believe that it is necessary and will preserve the integrity of the Race.

14. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

14.1 Substitution of parts of the aircraft is forbidden, with the following exceptions:

a) Normal consumable items of the landing gear.

b) Items of the ignition and fuel systems and their accessories.

c) Parts of the electric system and of the radio communication systems. Small repairs not in contrast with this chapter (15.1) are allowed, as approved, in each case, by the Technical Officer or the Competition Director.

14.1.1 Time delays for any repairs and running repairs carried out under 15.1 above will not be taken into account by the Organizers within the normal operation of the event. i.e. Any repairs being done during aircraft scheduled flight time will not be compensated for.

14.2 When not otherwise stated all distance will be in Nautical Miles, speeds in Knots, heights in Feet AGL, altitude in Feet AMSL, and winds (except take-off winds) in Degrees True. All coefficients and percentage data will be rounded to the first decimal place with figures from 0,5 to 0,9 rounded up and figures from 0,1 to 0,4 rounded down.

14.3 Aircraft without numbers and decals may be excluded from the competition.

14.4 Heights and altitudes crossing checkpoints, turning points or finish lines will be detailed in briefings, but will not be below 200 feet AGL.

14.5 Checkpoint, Turning point and finishing line phases will be started 3 N.M. from designated point. Aircraft may not enter this phase with an inbound track variance or more than 45 degrees on either side of track. i.e. Aircraft approaching from the wrong direction must circle at least 3 N.M. out and approach from the correct direction.

14.6 Once an aircraft has entered the above phases it may not make any sharp variations in direction or altitude until it has passed the designated point.

14.7 Once an aircraft has passed the designated point a sharp lookout must be kept before turning onto the new heading. Altitude must be changed gradually - NO PULL UPS.

14.8 Penalties for transgressors of sections 14.5 and 14.6 will be a minimum of one (1) minute and the entrant may be disqualified at the discretion of the Race Control. NO complaints or protests will be accepted in this regard.

15. TIMING AND PENALTIES

15.1 Competitors are to ensure that they are available at the starting line and ready for take-off at least 2 minutes before take-off. If longer time is required by the Organizers at a specific event you will be notified at the briefing. A longer time given at a briefing will supercede this time and the new time given will be accepted as part of these Rules.

15.2 For control purposes, times are taken for all competitors at every checkpoint and turning point so that the Organizers can check the progress of all entrants.

15.3 Official printing clocks will be used at the finish.

15.4 At the Finish line at least 4 observers working independently will list the aircraft in their overhead finishing order to prevent any discrepancies. One further observer will list the aircraft in their landing order.

15.5 Checkpoints and turning points will be established and manned from 15 minutes before the first aircraft is scheduled to pass until 30 minutes after the last aircraft is scheduled to pass.

15.6 Radio communication between aircraft competing is forbidden except for reasons of safety.

15.7 Radio calls and communication will be detailed in the briefings.

15.8 The “RACE OF CHAMPIONS” is a race against the clock with each aircraft having a specific handicap speed. All handicap speeds are calculated at the aircraft's maximum speed (at full throttle) it is expected to obtain or be able to obtain over the set course.

15.9 Penalties will only be applied to competitors who infringe the Rules.

15.9.1 Minimum time penalty given will be 30 seconds.

15.9.2 Maximum combined time penalty will be 6 minutes.

16. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES

16.1 The Supplementary Rules will be promulgated for each specific event and will be read as part of these standard format Rules and Regulations.

16.1.2 A Supplementary Rule published supercedes any other contradicting Rule for the term of that specific event.

16.2 The official maps and charts will be designated in the Supplementary Rules.

17. TERMS

17.1 SUPPLEMENTARY RULES AND REGULATIONS

These are supplementary Rules and Regulations put out by the Competition Director of one specific year's event. They are valid only for the Race period. They are in effect for the year of promulgation.

The Supplementary Rules will be in addition to and not instead of the Official Rules except that, should there be any contradiction between the Official Rules and the Supplementary Rules, the Supplementary Rules will supercede the Official Rules.

 APPENDIX I

The following Floating Trophies will be awarded:
 
The Champions Trophy
To the aircraft and crew placed first overall. 

 

NOVAS MARINE TROPHY

To the second placed aircraft and crew. 

 

DRIES BRIERS TROPHY

To the third placed aircraft and crew. 

 

AERONAUTICAL INSTRUMENT & AUTOPILOT TROPHY

Best handicap Performance on first day. 

 

CENTURY AVIONICS TROPHY

Best handicap Performance on day 2. 

 

WORLD AIRNEWS TROPHY

To the first placed woman pilot. 

 

 LEXUS CUP

To the first placed Turbocharged aircraft.

 

JACK ONDERSTALL TROPHY

To the first placed homebuilt aircraft and crew. 
 

For Professionalism

Chris Briers Trophy

To the competitor/crew giving the most meritorious performance. 

 

KOOS COETZER TROPHY

To the aircraft achieving the fastest overall speed.

Plaques will be awarded to the pilots and navigators placed first, second and third.

Please note:
As all trophies are floating, please return them to the organisers by the end of June of the following year. Recipients must ensure that they are returned in a presentable condition. 
 

APPENDIX II

Procedure for the determination of Handicap Speed

1. Procedures

1.1 Handicap speed for all production aircraft will be Type based and calculated from average speeds obtained from previous air race results. Only the average of the top 10% of previous race results will be used to determine the handicap speed.

         1.2 All non type certified, modified, and turbo charged aircraft may be test flown at the sole discretion of the handicapping committee.

1.3 The handicap committee may nominate any competitor to have their handicap speed determined by this method.

1.4 The aircraft will be test flown over a pre determined course between two points in both directions. The distance between the two points will not be less than 10 nautical miles. The direction of the course will be as close as possible to the prevailing wind direction. The points will be clearly defined geographical points which will be easily recognisable from the air.

2. Preparation for the test

2.1 The Aircraft will be prepared in racing trim. Racing trim means:

a) Standard Equipment: Required safety equipment, aircraft and pilot documentation, and the charts required for the race, but excluding any luggage or ballast.

b) A crew of two: For the test flight, the crew will consist of the nominated race pilot and the test pilot.

c) Full tanks: All fuel tanks, including auxiliary and officially modified fuel tanks, will be filled for the test flights.

2.2 All aircraft will fly at full throttle and correct leaning for the duration of the test. Aircraft fitted with variable pitch propellers must be flown throttle right in and revs set to max for that aircraft. Aircraft fitted with turbochargers should have their waste gates set prior to the race so that they can be flown at full throttle. The aircraft's engine controls may be adjusted prior to the race by the AMO to allow it to be flown at full throttle.

Note:

A competitor’s decision to have his waste gates adjusted in order to comply with the above stipulation , does so entirely at his/ her own risk . Furthermore the competitor will ensure that such a modification or adjustment that he or she has elected to do, does not compromise in any way, as to the safety and operating ability of the aircraft

Pilots not prepared to fly their aircraft at full throttle power will be disqualified from the race.

2.3 The Crew will complete the Test Form and present this to the handicap committee.

2.4 The handicap committee will nominate a "Test Pilot" of similar proportions to the navigator.

2.5 The Test Pilot will brief the competitor as to the procedure, including the course to be flown, nominated density altitude and limits of test.

3. Pre-Flight

3.1 The test pilot shall check the aircraft for racing trim. Check the fuel levels in all the tanks and check for standard equipment on board.

3.2 At the holding point the test pilot shall witness the engine run up and the proper leaning of the engine.

3.3 The test pilot will record the Altitude and Outside Air Temperature.

          3.4 The test pilot will record the wind speed and direction and the take off time.

           4. After take off Climb

4.1 The Test course will be defined by the handicap committee, in consultation with the organising committee, to suit local air spaces and runway headings. It will be designed to give a clear track prevent test aircraft from interfering with the circuit pattern. The following test course assumes no restrictions on airspaces. No deviations from the defined course as specified by the handicap committee will be accepted.

4.2 After take off the pilot will climb straight ahead to the test altitude of 1000ft above ground level. Once the altitude has been reached, the test pilot will record the outside air temperature. This altitude must be maintained within ± 100 feet for the entire test.

4.3 The pilot must apply full power and learn the mixture for that altitude. Next trim the aircraft for level flight with no stick forces, and this must be demonstrated to the test pilot by flying hands off (and feet off). Then he must fly to the start point.

4.4 For the duration of the test the test pilot must check that, the headings and altitude are maintained within limits, full power is applied, engine speed is set to maximum continuous RPM, the aircraft is trimmed, no flaps, no gills, no speed breaks and no excessive use of controls.

5. Test flight Handicap Speed Determination

          5.1 The average speed over the course will be calculated.

5.2 The handicapping committee may apply a factor to the average speed, at their discretion, to bring it in line with the rest of the handicaps

6. Handicap Committee

6.1 The handicap committee will now review the results and validate the Handicap Speed.

6.2 After the results have been validated by the handicap committee, the Handicap Speed will be published and made known to the competitor.

6.3 The handicap committee has the right to amend the test Handicap speed based on any information gained during the test flight or through other means.