Often, when fellows don't like the "hanging" aspect of Carrier, they post and leave out a very important tidbit of information.
Dick Perry, often President of the Navy Carrier Society, quite a few years ago, responded to the "hanging" issue in a positive way by re-introducing Carrier the way it was in the 'fifties, 'sixties....
It is called, "Nostalgia Carrier" and has all the classes and all the rules of the original event. It's flown at the NATs and is pretty serious business. To jumpstart the event, Dick donated a NIB Rehead McCoy 60 Racing engine, in the orignial tinplate presentation box!
So, it's there for everyone.....Happy Landings!
dg