Because Flymaster trackers are now used for Live Tracking and
scoring purposes in Category 1 competitions (at least) we propose the following
changes to the CIVL Sporting Code re the use of GPSes by the pilots. This allows
for the pilot to use their own flight instrument with equal standing to the
Flymaster trackers. Registration of their GPS is not required given the use of
Flymaster trackers. I'll leave it as a problem for the readers to figure out
why.

4. 1 General

Only flight recorders approved by CIVL are allowed for scoring in Category 1
events. A list of approved flight recorders which meet the requirements of the
CIVL Flight Recorder Specification will be published on the CIVL website
(expected in 2017). Essentially, only flight recording devices that record both
GPS and the International Standard Atmosphere pressure altitude (QNE) in the
track log can be used. It must not be possible to modify any of the in flight
position data (latitude, longitude or altitude) that the instrument records once
the track log recording has started or after the flight has ended. Flights will
be verified using either GPS track log or live tracking data. When live-tracking
data is used as a primary source of scoring, pilots must be able to produce GPS
track logs as a back-up. The FAI has the right to use all data
collected in 1st Category events, including track logs, and may publish such
data.

4. 2.1 Back-up Logger

A pilot may use multiple GPSs for verification and backup. Each pilot
must designate the primary logger that will be downloaded as the primary source
of scoring and the secondary one(s) to be used as backup, only in case of a
malfunction of the primary logger.

4. 2.2 Multiple Track Logs

In case of a malfunction of the primary logger, a pilot may
submit evidence for a flight using data from other GPS units, even if each only
covers part of the flight, providing that the Meet Director is satisfied the
data was obtained by the pilot during the task in question.

4. 2.3 Registration of GPS Units

Pilots are required to lodge the make, model and serial number of all GPS
devices that they intend to use during the competition with the competition
scorer.

If the device a pilot nominated is damaged during the competition the pilot may
wish to use an alternative device. The competition organiser or launch marshal
must be given the make, model and serial number of this alternative device prior
to a pilot launching to fly a task for which the pilot hopes to use the device's
track log for verification.

The Meet Director should ensure that each pilot has a unique make, model and
serial number combination (i.e. no pilots are sharing devices) and they or their
assistants must check the device's make, model and serial number prior to each
task verification. Any GPS submitted which does not match the lodged information
may be rejected for verification.