Gentlemen,
The reason that the final rules haven't been posted earlier is because, as part of the structure, each team has 2 Liaisons that represent them in the rule structuring process to insure that all teams have invested their input into the rule process. Sometimes Liaisons debate dot ranges, nav lights, friendly icons, and the like. The Liaisons then vote and the draft rules are finalized. There usually isn't a whole lot of changes made but each season develops new experiences that the teams like to discuss and sometimes amend. This process actually brings the flight community closer together.
That's why I hope, next season you can be part of the process, especially with the experience your group has.
Final rules are posted, league matches have been scheduled.
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