Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar 2015 I-1 Welcome to the Judging Seminar JUDGE EACH MANEUVER AS IF ITS THE ONLY ONE BEING FLOWN. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar Course Outline Learning the Aresti Language General Judging Principles Aresti Families 1 9, specific judging criteria Preparing for Unknowns J Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-3 Aresti Symbols Line Symbology Roll Symbology Snap Rolls Spins Key Concepts Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-4 Sequence Start Line Symbology Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-5 Sequence Start Line Symbology Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-6 Sequence StartSequence End Line Symbology Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-7 Sequence StartSequence End Line Symbology Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-8 Push to a down line. Negative G shown with dashed lines. The second pull to an upright line is shown solid. Line Symbology (Continued) Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-9 Pull to up line. Shown as a solid line. Push to exit upright is a solid line. Line Symbology (Continued) Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-10 Full Aileron Rolls (360 ) Half Aileron Rolls (180 ) Direction of flight always into cup of arrow. Roll Symbology Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-11 Linked Aileron Rolls Roll Symbology (Continued) Aresti Symbols Unlinked Opposite Aileron Rolls Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-12 Point Rolls Roll Symbology (Continued) Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-13 Partial Roll Point Rolls In a cross-box figure, flight along the Y axis is shown with diagonal lines. The center figure can be flown directly into the next figure. Y axis in non-directional. Figures 1 & 2 could be flown in or out. Roll Symbology (Continued) Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-14 Partial Roll Roll Symbology (Continued) Aresti Symbols In a cross-box figure, flight along the Y axis is shown with diagonal lines. The center figure can be flown directly into the next figure. Y axis in non-directional. Figures 2 & 3 could be flown in or out. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-15 Snaps Positive Snap Half Positive Snap Linked Positive 1 Snaps Aresti Symbols Note: Direction of flight is always with the flag on the snap symbol. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-16 Snaps Negative Snap Two Linked Negative Snaps Half Negative Snap Aresti Symbols Note: Direction of flight is always with the flag on the snap symbol. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-17 Same Direction Positive Snap and 2 of 4 point Roll Opposite Direction Partial Snap and Point Roll Snap + Roll Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-18 Positive Spin 1 Turn Positive Spin Two Turn Negative Spin Spins Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-19 Spins - (Continued) Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-20 Rolls and Snaps can be combined with spins, but spins will always come first. Spins - Legal but... Aresti Symbols Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar A-21 Aresti example Aresti catalog number list Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar Judging Principles J Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-23 Judging Principles Mental Attitude can be divided into six sub-categories: Bias Technical Knowledge Rules Adherence Self Confidence Independence Complex Figure Bias Mental Attitude Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-24 Judging Principles Bias Can be either conscious or unconscious. Conscious bias - deliberately awarding an improper score = cheating. Unconscious bias Unintentionally awarding points based on recognition - also known as the halo-factor. Or unintentionally assessing downgrade due to familiarity. Other factors contributing to unconscious bias: Style differences Aircraft type Equipment preferences Mental Attitude Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-25 Judging Principles Technical knowledge Applying a consistent, organized method of downgrading. All maneuvers begin at a score of 10 and are downgraded per the criteria as the maneuver progresses. Issue scores based on specific faults within the maneuver rather than overall impression of the maneuver. Strive for a high degree of consistency and accuracy. Should maintain that standard throughout the contest. Mental Attitude Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-26 Judging Principles Adherence to the Rules Good judges understand that a fair contest results from all pilots being judged by a constant set of rules. Anyone unwilling to judge all pilots by the existing rules should disqualify him / herself. Mental Attitude Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-27 Judging Principles Self Confidence Confident judges record scores based on their knowledge of the rules; independent of personalities and ego. Confident judges know, understand, apply the criteria. Confident judges are comfortable giving a wide range of scores - Regardless of the pilot (World Champion or local pilot). Mental Attitude Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-28 Judging Principles Sense of Independence Judging is an independent practice. Do not influence or allowed to be influenced by others on the flight-line other judges, scribes, callers, etc. Communication with scribes should be conducted such that others cannot overhear. Mental Attitude Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-29 Complex Figures Judging Low scores do not necessarily indicate poor flying! This is a demanding sport flown against very high standards. Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar Mental Attitude 1.1.5 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-30 Complex Figures Judging Low scores do not necessarily indicate poor flying! This is a demanding sport flown against very high standards. Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar Mental Attitude 1.1.5 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-31 Judging Principles Air Space Control 4.3 The following criteria will be used for assessing the pilots performance in maintaining control and awareness of the aerobatic airspace, and placing figures in the airspace in a manner that allow the figures to be optimally judged. The HIGHEST standard for Airspace control: The pilot that exhibits a significant ability to control the location of the aircraft inside the Airspace relative to the Judges, employs a tight footprint, and locates the aircraft such that it can be optimally judged at all times should receive a TEN (10). Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-32 Judging Principles Air Space Control 4.3 The LOWEST standard for Airspace control: The pilot that exhibits a poor ability to control the location of the aircraft inside the Airspace relative to the Judges, displays an excessively large footprint and has the aircraft consistently so far away as to be difficult to properly judge. This pilot exhibits a very poor Airspace control and should receive a zero (0). Pilots exhibiting Airspace control within the range of these two standards will be graded with a range of possible scores from ten (10) to zero (0) in whole point increments. K factors for the Airspace Control Scores are: Basic3K, Sportsman6K, Intermediate..9K, Advanced.12K, Unlimited15K Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-33 Judging Principles Sound Score 5.1 In-Flight Judging Criteria, Known and Unknown Sequences. Judges will evaluate each individual sequence flown in its entirety for overall sound presentation. Each judged Known and Unknown sequence, shall have one figure added to the end of the score sheet after individually judged maneuvers. This figure shall be known as the Sound Score. The sound presentation will be scored on a scale of 10 to 0 with 10 denoting Very Quiet, and 0 denoting Very noisy. Whole points will be used for scoring. This sound score will then be multiplied by the K value for the individual class and included in the total flight score for the sequence. Note that each judges score is independent of the other(s) and no conferencing on the sound score is required. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-34 Judging Principles Sound Score 5.1 If a pilot receives a sound score of three (3) or less for the same sequence from two or more judges, the pilot will be notified of the problem and will be requested by the Contest Director to adjust or modify the aircraft in order to reduce the sound level prior to the next round. If that pilot, after notification, again receives a sound score of three (3) or less for the same sequence from two or more judges, that pilot will be disqualified from further competition at that contest. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-35 Flight Path, Aircraft Attitude and Wind Correction 5.1 5.3 Judging Principles Scale Aerobatics requires all maneuvers within the sequence to be wind corrected rule 5.3. Judges should evaluate every maneuver primarily on the aircraft flight path rather than attitude, but, at the same time, downgrade for variations in attitude that are not directly related to maintaining the correct flight path. Some maneuvers where the aircraft is in stalled or near-stalled condition are exceptions to this rule: Hammerhead Tail Slide Spin Snap roll Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-36 Judging Principles Picture the aircraft as condensed to a dot judge the path / track this dot draws in the sky. This is the flight-path or track of the aircrafts center of gravity. Judging flight path consists of comparing the observed path with fixed references such as the horizon or the airspace X and Y axis. Flight path must be Horizontal, Vertical, or on a 45 line. Exception: Turns - horizontal path is constantly changing but vertical path remains unchanged. Flight Path 5.1 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-37 Judging Principles Specific position of the aircraft in yaw, pitch, and roll axis. In no-wind conditions, attitude and flight path will typically be the same. In wind conditions, attitude varies to maintain the correct flight path. Speed changes also effect attitude in relation to flight path. Attitude 5.2 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar Judges must ignore pitch and yaw attitude changes required to maintain proper flight path. Changes not related to wind correction are deducted at pts per 5 degrees deviation. Aircraft must remain in a wings-level attitude while wind-correcting in the pitch and yaw axis. Wind correction is to be employed throughout the airspace. Drift observed on any line (horizontal, vertical, or 45 degrees) is downgraded at pt per 5 degrees deviation. J-38 Judging Principles Wind Correction 5.3 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-39 Judging Principles Wind Correction 5.3 All maneuvers are to be flown in their perfect geometric shapes regardless of wind conditions. Loops and partial loops must be round. Vertical lines must track perpendicular to the horizon. Horizontal lines must track parallel to the X or Y axis. 45 degree lines must track on a true 45. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-40 Judging Principles Vertical lines must be wind corrected. No Wind - Path and Attitude are both Vertical Wind - Path is Vertical and Attitude is wind corrected. Wind Correction 5.3 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-41 Judging Principles 45 lines must be wind corrected Wind Correction 5.3 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-42 Wind Correction 5.3 Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-43 Wind Correction 5.3 4 specific maneuvers that are not wind corrected due to the aircraft being in a stalled condition. Wind drift to be disregarded ONLY during the stalled portion. Stall Turn (Hammerhead) Tail slide Spin Snap Roll (Flick Roll) Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-44 Perfection is the standard against which all figures are judged. (10) to zero (0) in increments of one-half (0.5) point. Deductions are graded at.5 points per 5 degrees angular error and roll error. A grade of ten (10) represents a perfect figure in which the judge saw no deviations from prescribed criteria. Judging Criteria Include: Track (wind corrected true horizontal, vertical and 45 o lines.) Loops and part loops Roll elements Remember, it is the judges job to find fault: be a nitpicker. As a judge, you are expected to grade only against one standard, and that is perfection. Two (2) judges should be used to judge each sequence. 6. Grading of Figures: Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-45 Judging Principles 5 = 1/2 point So, what does 5 look like? Remember that 1 minute on a clock = 6. Most judges actually underestimate angular error. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-46 The geometry of the figures presented (including the shape, radii, angles, flight path, direction of flight, heading and bank angle) must comply with the prescribed criteria. The precision of the performance compared to the criteria as explained later in this guide. The distinctly recognizable start and finish of each figure with a horizontal line. The figure must be the one depicted on the flimsy (Form B or C) appropriate to the direction of the flight chosen by the pilot 6. Grading Principles: 6.1 General Principles Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-47 The grading criteria of each component will apply in a combination figure so that one overall grade for the figure will result. The length of the lines and the size of the radii caused by the flying characteristics of an aircraft are not to be taken into account in the grading. Negative figures are graded by the same criteria as positive figures. Speed of aircraft is not a criterion. Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar 6. Grading Principles: 6.1 General Principles cont.: Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-48 The first figure of a sequence begins the moment the aircraft departs from its wings-level, horizontal flight path. A figure is complete at the moment the aircraft returns to a wings-level, horizontal flight path of one fuselage plane length. The only exception to this are the exit lines in the ARESTI Aerobatic Catalogue (Condensed), Families and (Square Loops) and (Octagon Loops). Once a horizontal flight path of one fuselage plane length is established at the end of a figure, the beginning of the next figure is deemed to have occurred. 6. Grading Principles: 6.2 Beginning & end of a figure Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-49 Omitting a figure in the program. Flying a figure that deviates from the ARESTI drawing held by the judges for scoring purposes. Adding a figure to a program will zero the next following correct figure except when it is necessary to perform a Corrective Maneuver (c.1) due to the previous maneuver not being completed as per the program. A Corrective Maneuver can only be a turn of 270 degrees or less, and /or a roll of 180 degrees or less. In this case, a break penalty will be assessed against the competitors raw score prior to normalizing. 6. Grading Principles: 6.3 ZEROs Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-50 See rules regarding application of Break Penalty. 6. Grading Principles: 6.3 ZEROs cont.: Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-51 Note: Corrective actions that exceed 270 degrees of turn and or 180 degrees of roll constitute a Break in Sequence. Break in the sequence. A break in the sequence is characterized by a total departure from the sequence to be flown. 6. Grading Principles: 6.3 ZEROs cont.: Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-52 See rules regarding application of Break Penalty. 6. Grading Principles: 6.3 ZEROs cont.: Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-53 Flying a figure in the wrong direction on the X-axis. The Y-axis is non-directional. Any cumulative deviation in excess of 90 degrees in the roll, pitch or yaw axes that are not related to wind corrections. Any figure or figures started and flown completely or partially on the pilot side of the deadline. The aircraft must clearly penetrate the deadline to receive a zero. 6. Grading Principles: 6.3 ZEROs cont.: Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-54 Basic Components of Aerobatics Lines Lines - All lines are judged in relation to the true horizon and the axes of the aerobatic airspace. Lines are judged on flight path and must be wind corrected. All figures begin and end with a horizontal line of one fuselage length: Omitting the horizontal line between figures results in a line omission deduction of 1 point from the preceding and following figure. See Fig. 11 Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-55 Basic Components of Aerobatics 7.1 Lines continued Interior Lines - All lines that occur inside a figure have a beginning and an end that define their length. They are preceded and followed by part- loops. Except family 3 figures and some family 7 figures, interior lines do not have to be equal in length. Judges need to be familiar with the line length criteria for different figures and families. Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-56 Rolls on Interior lines When rolls are placed on interior lines the line segments before and after the roll must be of equal length. * Roll elements occurring after spins need not be centered. Judges should judge the symmetry of the line lengths within a figure, not elapsed time taken to fly each segment. This difference in length versus elapsed time is most noticeable in figures where rolls are placed on up-lines. As the aircraft loses airspeed, the time it takes to fly a line after the roll will be greater than the time required to fly the line of the same length before the roll. Basic Components of Aerobatics 7.1 Lines continued Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-57 Basic Components of Aerobatics 7.1 Lines continued If two or more lines within a figure must be equal lengths, deductions are recorded via the following scale (Fig. 14): The first segment flown is the standard against which the other segments are judged. Visible variation: - 1 point A 1:2 variation: - 2 points Greater than 1:2 variation: - 3 points No line before or after roll: - 4 points No line before and after roll: -2 points Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-58 Basic Components of Aerobatics 7.2 Loops and Part Loops Partial loops are integral to many other aerobatic figures, so it is necessary to discuss the loop / part loops before going on to the other Aresti families. A loop, or partial loop must have a constant, uninterrupted radius. Complete loops start and end in a well-defined line from horizontal flight. Part-loops may begin in any other plane of flight. Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-59 Basic Components of Aerobatics 7.2 Loops and Part Loops Partial loops in any one figure may or may not be required to have the same radius. When identical radii are required depends upon the figure in question and how it is drawn in the Aresti catalog. The quarter-loops in a vertical line (Family 1 figure) need not match radii (Fig. 15). Though A and B (Fig 16) need not match, they both must have a smooth, distinct, and constant radius. Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-60 Basic Components of Aerobatics 7.2.2a Matching Radii Round Corners. For any figure in which more than one internal part-loop is depicted in the catalogue as a round, or looping line, all such part-loops must have the same radius. The exception being all of Family 8.8 (Double Humpty Bumps). For those figures, the radius of the second half-loop need not match the radius of the first. Thus the importance of knowing the specific grading criteria for all Aresti families. Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-61 Basic Components of Aerobatics 7.2.2b Matching Radii Corner Angles. For any figure in which more than one internal part-loop depicted in the catalogue with a hard, or corner angle, no such part-loop is required to match the radius of any other part-loop depicted in the same figure with the exception of figures which must maintain a set geometric proportion, i.e., a) All of Family 3 (Combination of Lines) b) Family x to x (Hesitation Loops) Judging Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-62 Aresti System Families 1 Family 1 Lines & Angles Family 2 Turns & Rolling Turns Family 3 Combinations of Lines Family 5 Hammerheads Family 6 Tail Slides Family 7 Loops Family 8 Combinations of Lines, Loops, & Rolls Family 9 Rotational Elements 2015 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-63 Family 1- Lines and Angles 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-64 0 points - centered 1 point - visible variation 2 points - 2:1 variation 3 points - greater than 2:1 variation 4 points no line before OR after roll 2 points - no line before AND after roll *** Always refer to Figure 14 *** Family 1 (Continued) Deductions for roll elements on lines 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-65 Radii need NOT be equal -- NO downgrade if not equal. Lines judged on flight path, - point per 5. If present, rolls must be centered: -1 to -4 pts (Fig 14). Exit altitude may be higher or lower than entry altitude. Enter / Exit radii, line lengths Family 1 (Continued) a b c 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-66 Review Track/Flight Path deviation. Roll elements centered. Distinct horizontal lines between figures of one fuselage length or more. Figure part loops do NOT have to be same radius. Cumulative grading criteria of each component. Any deviation of greater than 90 will result in a zero. Family 1- (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-67 Length of lines is NOT a grading criterion. Size of loops and part loops is NOT a grading criterion. Family 1- (Continued) Review, continued 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-68 Family 2 - Turns and Rolling Turns 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-69 Minimum bank angle of 60, maximum of 90. Downgrade is point per 5 Roll first, turn to heading, roll back to horizontal. (Bank then yank). Rate of roll in determines rate of roll out: - 1 point per error. Constant rate of turn: - 1 point per variation. Constant altitude: - point per 5. More***refer to the Flying & Judging Guide for complete criteria Family 2- Turns & Rolling Turns Turns 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-70 Constant rate of roll: - 1 point per occurrence. No stoppage: - 1 point per occurrence, (except turns alternating roll directions). Constant rate of turn: - 1 point per occurrence. Constant altitude : - point per 5. In opposite rolls, roll must be completed at wings level before reversal. Minimal pause, as in hesitation rolls, between opposite rolls. Correct number and direction of rolls --- Zero if incorrect. Rolling Turns Family 2- (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-71 Family 3 Combination of Lines 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-72 All part-loop radii must be equal, - 1 point for each radius that is different from the first part loop. Loop Rules apply. Lines within the figure must be equal in length. The first line establishes the length of the rest. Refer to rule 7.1 for line downgrades. Lines judged on flight path: - point per 5 Family 3 - Combination of Lines 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-73 Family 5 Stall Turns (Hammerheads) Two Lines, Three Lines and Four Lines Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-74 Radii of 1/8 & 1/4 loops DO NOT have to match. Radii must be smooth and constant - Loop Rules apply All lines, vertical or 45 degree, must be wind corrected so that they are flown as a straight line at the correct angle to the horizon: - point per 5 Lines lengths before and after any rolls must be equal: -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14) Any pendulum movement observed after the pivot is subject to downgrade using the () point per (5) rule. Family 5 - Stall Turns ( Hammerheads ) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-75 Family 5 - (Continued) 2015 Aircraft should pivot no farther away than the wingtip while maintaining a vertical plane: - point per 5 for torquing off the top (>90 = zero). Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-76 Family 5 - (Continued) Zero if aircraft flops, Zero if flyover (Going up/horizontal +4 wingspans), Zero if any visible backward movement prior to pivot - aircraft slides. Line length is not a grading criterion. Entry and exit altitude can be different Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-77 From level flight, aircraft establishes wind-corrected vertical line As the aircraft approaches the stall, transitions to perfectly vertical in the PITCH axis only During pivot, only yaw should be present, and the aircraft may be displaced due to wind (no downgrade) Immediately after completing the turnaround and establishing flying speed, wind correction is reapplied Aircraft pulls out to level entry radius and exit radius can be different (no downgrade) Wind Considerations 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-78 Family 6 Tail Slides ( Two Lines ) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-79 loop radii DO NOT have to match. Radii must be smooth and constant. - Loop Rules apply. Track up and down must be vertical: point per 5 Lines before and after any rolls must be equal: -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14) Aircraft must slide backwards a visible amount. Zero the figure if no backward movement (watch the tail), always give the competitor the benefit of the doubt. Family 6 - Tail Slides (Two Lines) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-80 Family 6 - (Continued) Aircraft must fall in proper direction as indicated by the Aresti drawing (wheels up/down). Zero if wrong direction Aircraft must fall with wings level in correct plane point per 5 No downgrade for pendulum after slide. (However aircraft must re-establish vertical down line) Same entry/exit altitude is NOT a grading criterion 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-81 Downwind Tail Slide Horizontal wind drift away from the judge can appear as backwards slide, even if none is present due to a change in viewing angle 2015 Judging Criteria Wind Considerations Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-82 Upwind Tail Slide Wind drift towards the judge can actually hide a true backwards displacement if the viewing angle changes very little from the judges perspective 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-83 Half Loops (7.2.1.x x) Immelmann & Split-S Any lateral displacement: - point per 5 Any variation in radius: -1 point per occurrence Any Roll displacement (other than during a roll element on the loop): - point per 5 of roll Flight path without any radius (straight line or flat spot): -1 point per occurrence Family 7 - Loops 2015 Judging Criteria If rolls are present, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll: -2 point if visible line, could be zeroed at judges discretion if appears as two separate maneuvers. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J J-84 Entry and exit radii DO NOT have to match - All loop rules apply. Three Quarter Loop does NOT have to match entry or exit 1/8 loops Loop rules apply. Length of 45 lines is NOT a grading criterion. Any rolls on 45 lines must be centered: - 1 point for visible variation, etc. (length of line/roll criteria) 45 lines are judged on track: - point per 5 error. Three Quarter Loops (Goldfish) (7.3.1.x x) Family 7 - (Continued) Judging Criteria NEW CRITERIA Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-85 Whole Loops (7.4.1.x. x) All loop rules apply. Must appear perfectly round. If there is displacement perpendicular to the flight line - point per 5. Radius must be constant; wind corrected. Radius changes: -1 point per occurrence. Family 7 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Flat spot: -1 point per occurrence. If rolls are present, they must be centered at apex, or centered at the bottom of the loop. At least -2 points if flown on a line (not in radius). Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-86 Whole Loops (7.4.3.x x) (Square, Diamond & Octagon) Must begin and end at the same altitude. 90 and 45 lines are judged on track: point per 5 All radii must be constant and equal: -1 point for each radius that is different from the first part loop. Loop rules apply. All line segments must be equal length:The first line sets the standard. Refer to line rules 7.1 for downgrades. If rolls are present, they must be centered on the line: -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14) Family 7 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-87 Reversing Whole Loops (7.4.7.x x) Family 7 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Radius must be constant. Radius changes: -1 point per occurrence. Radii of all looping segments must be equal No line between & loop segments. A minimum 2 point deduction. If rolls are present, must be centered at apex. -2 points if flown on a line (not in radius). If rolls are present on entry or exit, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll: -2 point if visible line, could be zeroed at judges discretion if appears as two separate maneuvers. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-88 Horizontal Ss (7.5.1.x x) Family 7 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria 5/8 loop radii must be equal. -1 point if different. All loop rules apply. Rolls elements on 45 lines must be centered: -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14). 45 lines are judged on track: - point per 5 If rolls are present on the horizontal lines, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll: -2 point if visible line, more if line is extended and could be zeroed at judges discretion. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-89 Both half loops must appear round and of the same size. -1 point if the two loops are different. -1 point for each radius change. Flat spot: -1 point per occurrence. Wind corrected (Vertical plane): - point per 5 error. Wings level: - point per 5. If half rolls are present, they must immediately follow the looping line and be flown on a horizontal line. No straight line may precede or follow the half roll: -2 points for visible line before or after. Vertical Ss (7.5.9.x x) Family 7 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-90 5/8 & 3/4 Loop radii must be equal. -1 point if different. 1/8 entry or exit radii can be different from 5/8 & 3/4 loop radii. Any rolls on 45 lines must be centered: -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14) 45 lines are judged on track. - point per 5 Entry and exit altitude MUST be the same. If rolls are present on entry or exit, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll: -2 point if visible line, could be zeroed at judges discretion if appears as two separate maneuvers. Horizontal 8s (7.8.1.x x) Family 7 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-91 Family x x: Horizontal Super 8s 2015 Judging Criteria Contain three 45 degree lines (which can all have rolls). 45 degree lines can be of different lengths. Entry and exit radii, DO NOT have to match, but must be smooth and constant - All loop rules apply. Loop radii must be equal. - 1 point if different. Entry & exit radii can be different from loop radii. The two loops need NOT occur at the same altitude, nor is there any relationship between the entry/exit altitudes and the altitude limits of the loops. Family 7 - (Continued) Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-92 Must appear perfectly round and of the same size: -1 point for each radii change, -1 point if the two loops are not the same size. Must begin and end at the same altitude. Wind corrected (Vertical plane): - point per 5 error. Wings level: - point per 5. If half rolls are present, they must immediately follow the looping line and be flown on a horizontal line. No straight line may precede or follow the half roll: -2 points for visible line before or after. Vertical 8'S ( x x) Family 7 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-93 Humpty Bumps & Diagonal Humpty Bumps Half Cubans Vertical 5/8 loops P Loops & reversing P Loops Q Loops Double Humpty Bumps Reversing 1 Loops Family 8 - Combination Lines, Angles, Loops contains: 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar Family 8: J-94 Entry and exit partial loop radii DO NOT have to match: radii must be smooth and constant - Loop rules apply loop must be round (not flopped over). Entry and exit altitude need NOT be the same. Rolls must be centered on the line(s): -1 to -4 pts (Figure: you should know by now). Altitude is NOT a grading criterion. 90 & 45 lines are judged on track.: - point per 5 Humpty Bumps/Diagonal Humpty Bump (8.4.1.x x) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-95 1/8 loop and 5/8 loop radii DO NOT have to be equal: - loop rules apply If present, rolls must be centered on the 45 line. -1 to -4 pts (Figure: ??, wake up) All lines are judged on track: - point per 5 If rolls are present on the horizontal line, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll: -2 point if visible line, more if line is extended and could be zeroed at judges discretion. Entry and exit altitude need NOT be the same. Reverse & Half Cubans (8.5.1.x x), (8.5.5.x x) Family 8 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-96 Part loops DO NOT have to be of equal radii; must be smooth and constant. Loop rules apply. If present, rolls must be centered on the 45 line and or vertical line: -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14) 90 & 45 lines are judged on track: - point per 5. Entry and exit altitude need NOT be the same.. Vertical 5/8 Loop (8.5.9.x x) (Teardrop) Family 8 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-97 Radii of 3/4 & 1/4 loops need not be equal: Loop rules apply. If roll is present on a 90 line, it must be centered: -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14) If roll is present, on a horizontal line, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll: 2 point if visible line, more if line is extended and could be zeroed at judges discretion. Entry and exit altitude may NOT be the same on P Loops. P Loops (8.6.1.x x) Family 8 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-98 Reversing P Loops (8.6.9.x x) Family 8 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria NO LINE between JOINED loops: minimum 2 point if visible line. If rolls are present on the horizontal line, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll: minimum 2 point if visible line, more if line is extended and could be Zeroed at judges discretion. Radii of JOINED multiple part loops must be equal. -1 point for each radius that is different from the first part loop. Radii of EXIT or ENTRY loop need not match the radii of the joined loops. Loop rules apply. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-99 Radii of 7/8 & 1/8 loops MAY be different. Loop rules apply. If roll is present on a 45 line, it must be centered. -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14) If roll is present, on a horizontal line, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll. 2 point if visible line, more if line is extended and could be zeroed at judges discretion. Entry and exit altitude may NOT be the same on Q Loops. Q Loops (8.7.1.x x) Family 8 - (Continued) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar Family 8 - J-100 Entry and exit partial loop radii DO NOT have to be the same. BOTH loops must be round and may have different radii: loop rules apply. Entry and exit altitude need NOT be the same. Rolls must be centered on the line(s): -1 to -4 pts (Figure 14). Altitude is NOT a grading criterion. Lines are judged on track. - point per 5. Double Humpty Bump x x) 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-101 Reversing 1 Loops ( x x) Family 8 - (Continued) Radii of JOINED and loops must be equal: -1 point for each radius that is different from the first part loop. NO LINE between JOINED loops: minimum -2 point if visible line. Radii of EXIT loop need not match. Loop rules apply If a roll element is present on the horizontal line, there must be no visible line between the start/end of loop and roll, minimum -2 point if visible line, more if line is extended and could be zeroed at judges discretion. Roll elements on the vertical line must be centered (Fig 14) Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-102 The rate of roll must be constant: -1 point per roll rate change. Aircraft must maintain heading and prescribed plane and direction of flight during the roll: - point per 5 Aircraft must stop precisely after stated number of rotations: - point per 5 over or under-rotated. Over / under rotation of greater than 90 is a zero. Linked rolls must be flown as one continuous figure. Unlinked and opposite rolls must have a brief, minimal pause between the rolls. Absence of a perceptible pause between elements of the combination shall be downgraded by 1 point. Roll rates may be different in unlinked roll elements without a downgrade. Rolls and Point Rolls (9.1.1.x x) Family 9 - Rotational Elements 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-103 No stoppages in aileron rolls (9.1.1x x) - zero if it can be considered a point roll. Point Rolls (hesitation): Roll rates of the rolling segments must be constant; each roll rate segment must match that of the preceding segment. Deviations in roll rate from one segment to the next, or within a segment, are -1 point per occurrence. Hesitation on points must be distinct and of equal duration. A visible variation in the duration of the pauses is downgraded by one (1) point. Errors in rotation (under / over rotating the points) are downgraded at a half (.5) point per five (5) degrees. The duration of the roll segments and the pause segments need not be equal. If a pause is not recognizable or is omitted, the figure is graded a zero (0). Family 9 - Rolls and Point Rolls (9.1.1.x x) continued: 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-104 Nose must depart (pitch) flight path in the correct direction. Zero if either no pitch observed or pitch in wrong direction Autorotation must be initiated. Zero if no autorotation, roll is barreled or aileronned Departure and autorotation may occur simultaneously or sequentially (pitch must happen first if sequential). Snap Rolls ( ) Family 9 - Negative Snap- Pitch toward Gear 2015 Judging Criteria Positive Snap- Pitch toward Canopy Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-105 Snap Rolls ( ) Family 9 - (Continued) Negative Snap- Pitch toward Gear 2015 Judging Criteria Positive Snap- Pitch toward Canopy Any rotation or roll observed prior to the required pitch movement is to be downgraded 0.5 points for each 5 degrees of such rotation. Exiting autorotation early and aileronning to the end of the snap is a common error. In these cases, a downgrade of 0.5 point per 5 degrees is applied for the amount of rotation remaining at the point the autorotation ends. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-106 Snap Rolls ( ) Family 9 - Negative Snap- Pitch toward Gear 2015 Judging Criteria Positive Snap- Pitch toward Canopy In the event that the start of autorotation is delayed somewhat after the required pitch movement has been shown, it is possible that the aircraft will draw a visible line between the pitch and the start of autorotation. If this occurs, the maneuver should be zeroed (0). No penalty is to be applied for the offset or the realignment of the aircraft immediately after autorotation is completed. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-107 Aircraft must stall from wings level flight. Zero for no stall (aileronning or snapping) point per 5 if wings not level on entry. Track and altitude maintained before stall: -0.5 point per 5 of track or altitude change. The entry line to the spin is judged and downgraded as required in the same manner as any other wind corrected horizontal line. Spins ( ) Family Judging Criteria The only exception to judging the entry line is if the spin entry line is also the entry to the sequence (First Maneuver). In this instance, the entry line is not judged, and judging begins at the stall. Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-108 Nose & wing must simultaneously drop in spin direction: -0.5 point per 5 for error. Aircraft must auto-rotate during entire spin (no spiral dive). Aircraft must establish 90 wind corrected down-line after spin point per 5 for error from vertical. Omission of this line is to be downgraded one (1) point. Spins ( ) Family Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-110 Omitting a programmed figure. Flying a figure that deviates from the Aresti. Adding a figure to the program except when necessary to reposition: Corrective maneuver (Break Penalty is assessed). BREAK in the sequence. (Disorientation etc). Flying a figure in wrong direction on the X-axis. (Y-axis is non directional). Cumulative deviation on roll, pitch or yaw axis > 90. Any maneuver flown, even partially, behind the deadline. Hammerhead fly over pivot > 4 wingspans. No visible slide on a Tail slide. No pitch and or autorotation in snap rolls. No stall, or a rolled or snapped entry on spins. Mechanical Zeros 2015 Judging Criteria Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-111 Attempt - An attempt begins when the pilot or caller makes a vocal declaration such as "In the box, or a similar statement indicating when the pilot is starting the sequence. A vocal signal is mandatory to initiate the attempt. If a vocal declaration is not made the pilot becomes subject to the other standard constraints stipulated in these rules, e.g., time limit for entering, no aerobatics before entering, etc. Turnarounds - Only listed turnaround figures in the rule book are allowed. Break in sequence - Pilot repositions and performs the last flown maneuver (zeroed), and continues the sequence from there on. Break Penalty - assessed on exit in wrong direction or 180 deviation in roll. Dead Sticks Remainder of sequence Zero unless unusual circumstance (Contest Jury, CD, etc.). Procedural Items 2015 Judging Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-112 Legal Turn - Around Maneuvers 13.5 The following are the ONLY allowable maneuvers a prior to entering the Aerobatic Airspace, between sequences, and prior to landing: Turns. Half Cuban and Reverse Half Cuban: may have a roll on the 45 degree line. Half Loop up or down Immelmann / Spilt S: may have a roll on exit or entry. Vertical up-line or down-line: roll permitted only if required to properly orient the aircraft for sequence initiation. Roll immediately prior to beginning sequence for sequences requiring inverted entry. Turn-Around figures are not to be performed at low altitude or directly in front of the judges. An infraction results in a penalty of a zero for the ROUND. General Principles Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar General Principles Legal Turn - Around Maneuvers 13.5 J-113 Scale Aerobatic Judging Seminar J-114 Must prepare review / know the sequence. Have a scribe the seq. is probably unusual to you & you shouldnt look away to write scores. If judging Advanced or Unlimited, request an Aresti Caller from the CD again, avoid looking away from aircraft. If judging above your class, guard against the halo bias. Dont judge higher than your current judging capabilities. KNOW the criteria for the Aresti Families Judging Unknowns End of Judging Criteria Module Judging