Thanks to Robert for doing this. However I must stress that this is not a new version. It is the complete pattern version whereas the first version that was on the Stunt Hanger site left out the 4-leaf clover because as per the old rules description, it could not be flown or drawn correctly on a sphere's surface. I was working on this when I came to the 2004 world champs and then after discussing the maneuvers with many stunt people and guys like Pete Soule, we figured out how the clover can be flown and I added it to the simulation.
For people that have not seen my old sim, it is not a simulator, it is a simulation of a model that flies the pattern 100% to the rules......5 foot radius corners and all! All of the maneuver shapes can be seen in the virtual world from any angle and position, so it is very useful for judges training. It was also written to illustrate the necessity of getting the rules fixed so that they are at the very least, technically or geometrically correct. The FAI adopted the suggested changes of the correct definitions of straight lines and also changed the idea of vertical being 90° to a ground reference......even if the ground was sloped. Horizontal and vertical are defined as per their technical definition and are not referenced to the actual ground surface. It is really nice however if a competition site is nice and level. Some of the world champs sites are not level.......as many of you know!
The sides of the squares are all vertical in the FAI so there is no longer a need for a debate about how the square maneuvers should look. You can actually train judges now to a defined standard and there is no need for individual interpretation. Please note that I did not state that the all present judges judge to that standard, BUT at least now, since 2010, the rules are defined to a technical standard that can actually be flown......except for a 5 ft. radius corner! The AMA rules have dropped this for "sharper is better" sort of idea, and in fact the FAI rules do also state this, but really need to get rid of the 5 foot radius, or make it at least 10 to 13 foot. I have traced many of the square corners from the best pilots in the world, and it is extremely rare to actually witness a 10 foot or 3 metre radius corner. Most of the squares that I have traced have shown a 4 metre or 16 foot radius. I have always said that the rules should be reverse engineered i.e. created from what an actual flying model can perform.
I am working on an updated 2015 version but it takes a lot of time, and my old brain battles to keep up with the latest software which is soooooo advanced, but also has a much steeper learning curve. Too many fun things to do and so little time!
Keith R
Topic: New CL sim from Keith Renecle (Read 2533 times)
