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RUNNING EIGHT

Rule Book

RUNNING EIGHT  Model starts in level flight and completes 1-1/4 outside loops finishing at intersection.  Model the does 1-1/4 inside loops finishing at bottom of second loop, the model passing the intersection 3 times.  Model then recovers on the same heading although at a lower altitude than entry.

Downgrades:

  1. Model not level at start 

  2. First loop not round

  3. First loop deviates left or right

  4. Model does not become vertical at intersection

  5. Second loop not round

  6. Second loop deviates left or right

  7. Does not become vertical at intersection

  8. Second loop not at same altitude as first loop

  9. Second loop not the same diameter as first loop

  10. Second and third intersection do not coincide with first

  11. Model not level at finish of maneuver