This new topic is intended to displace the "farce" topic that appears under Carrier.  Anyone scanning the various topics is sure to be turned off by the negative nature of the title.  So, what to do about Helicopter Carrier?  You have two choices: do nothing or do something.  I like the second choice.  There is no reason to have Helicopter Carrier in your area if you don't like it.  Again, you have two choices:  specify in the contest notice that sliders are not allowed or host Nostalgia Carrier.  The Nostalgia rules awards bonus points for pre-1978 designs and engines.  It is also fine to use a modern engine or design but you will give up the bonus points.  A Carrier contest can be held that allows vintage or modern equipment without sliders.  All it takes is for YOU to sponsor the contest of your dreams.  Have contests on a regular basis to encourage participation.  Nostalgia rules are available from Dick Perry, Model Aviation contributor.     

As a sometimes carrier competitor here's my two cents.  Nostalgia carrier may be the short term answer.   I don't think being restricted to old designs is the overall answer.  My opinion is that the idea of the NAVY CARRIER event is to fly airplanes simulating the modes of full scale.  NO FULL SCALE CARRIER AIRPLANES FLY/OR FLEW HANGING ON THE PROP, unless just immediately prior to a crash!

Those who do well with "helicopter carrier" like it just fine and see no reason to change the rules.  Unfortunatley it is too late in this cycle to change anything.  Maybe next time.

Please notice I said "...hanging on the prop...".  So unless you want to consider the fan in the engine a prop, F-18 doesn't count.