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• The distances between pylons
RealFlight G3 automatically applies the rules you choose, and keeps track of scores.
During the event, an announcer’s voice will guide you through each phase of the
competition.
PYLON RACING RULES
A pylon-racing course consists of two or three pylons. Here is an example of a threepylon
course:
For both two-pylon and three-pylon races, the object is to take off and circle the
pylons (without “cutting”) in the shortest amount of time. A pylon race usually has
two or more laps. All racers start together. The race continues until each player is
either finished or disqualified (usually by cutting or crashing).
All players start at the same point on the runway. When you hear the horn sound,
take off and start the race.
In pylon racing, you always circle the pylons counterclockwise viewed from above—
that is, when you come to a pylon you always turn left. As you approach each pylon,
you will hear a voice telling you when to start your turn. When you have made a
successful turn, you will hear a brief tone.
“Cutting” is illegal. The first time you cut during a race, you are penalized one lap.
The second time you cut, you are disqualified. To avoid being called for a cut, your
entire aircraft must normally go completely around each pylon.
Exception: in a two-pylon style course, you can choose to use threshold-racing
rules. In threshold racing, your aircraft only has to “break the plane” of the pylon to
get credit for a legal turn. This allows pilots to find independent race lines, which
may reduce collisions during a race. Before the race begins, the host chooses
whether the race will follow regular or threshold rules.
The pilot who finishes the required number of laps in the shortest amount of time
wins the race.
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