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11. The speeds made in the Speed Trials will establish the starting positions for the Qualifying Races. (see Rules and Regulations governing Qualifying Races.) The entrant with the fastest speed will start in pole position Group I; the entrant with the second fastest speed will start in pole position Group II; the entrant with the third fastest speed will start in number 2 position Group I; the entrant with the fourth fastest speed will start in number 2 position Group II; etc.

12. The speeds made in the Qualifying races will establish the starting positions for the Feature races, namely; 397 Cubic Inch Feature Race, LOUIS W. GREVE TROPHY RACE and the THOMPSON TROPHY RACE. The entrant with the fastest speed will start in the pole position, the entrant with the second fastest speed will start in the number 2 position, etc.

An airplane entered in the free-for-all races which has not previously participated in competitive closed course races or which has had any radical changes made in its construction since its last participation must be flown for the Contest Directors and approved by them before being allowed to participate in the closed course races.

(The Technical Committee of the Professional Racing Pilots Chapter of the National Aeronautic Association has prepared special information for the assitance and guidance of designers, builders and pilots of racing airplanes. This information includes design conditions for racing airplanes based on flutter, its characteristics and prevention, procedure for the conduct of flight proof tests with recording accelerometers may be obtained for use by pilots and builders in tests of their racing planes. For this information and for information on equipment for the flight proof tests and vibration tests, write the secretary, contest Board, National Aeronautic Association, Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. Designers, constructors and pilots are urged, in the interest of safety, to make sure use of the special information and recording instruments available and to conduct the flight proof tests and the vibration tests suggested).

C- AIRPLANE ELIGIBILITY - WOMEN'S RACE

1. Only airplanes with "C" or "NC" license are eligible to enter this race.

2. Only airplanes which have been manufactured after September, 1934 or incorporated developments corresponding to models manufactured after that date shall be eligible.

3. Foreign-built airplanes are eligible to enter provided they have been registered or licensed by their respective Governments and meet the proper requirements as set forth by the Department of Commerce.

4. No change in the construction of the airplane or motor will be permitted unless it is allowed under the Approved Type Certificate issued by the Department of Commerce for that particular model of airplane. Any changes or additions to the airplane which differ from the manufacturers model must be listed under affidavit in the official entry blank.

5. All airplanes entered in the women's race must be delivered to the Handicap Committee by 9 A. M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, and will be under the guarded supervision of this Committee until the start of the Race.

6. All airplanes entered in the women's race are subject to inspection and check at any time by the Handicap Committee.

7. In case of a protest against any airplane entered in the women's race, the Handicap Committee can immediately place the airplane in the hands of the Contest Directors for complete recheck.

D—PILOT ELIGIBILITY

1. Pilots must be licensed by the Department of Commerce and hold the F.A.I. Certificate and Annual Sporting License issued by the Contest Board of the National Aeronautic Association, Dupont Circle, Washington, D. C.

2. Pilots entered in the free-for-all closed course races must hold the Annual Sporting License for Professional Racing Pilots.

3. Pilots not holding the F.A.I. Certificate and Annual Sporting License must procure these from the National Aeronautic Association, Dupont Circle, Washington, D. C. before submitting their entry.

4. Foreign pilots are eligible for all racer provided they are licensed by their respective Governments and have had racing experience comparable to that specified for the National Aeronautic Association Sporting License for Professional Racing Pilots.

5. To be eligible to participate in the closed course races, each pilot must:

(a) Have the equivalent of transport pilot time. (Minimum 200 hours);
(b) Answer properly in writing questions on racing rules;
(c) Furnish satisfactory proof that he has participated in at least five closed course races.

6. In exceptional cases pilots may be accepted upon the recommendation of the Professional Racing Pilots Chapter of the National Aeronautic Association.

7. Pilots entered in free-for-all races must furnish satisfactory proof that they have flown high-speed racing airplanes or their equivalent.

8. Each woman pilot entered in a closed course race must furnish satisfactory proof that she has had at least 25 hours on the airplane to be flown in the race, or its equivalent.

9. Pilots must fly alone in all closed course races and it is requested by the Contest Committee that they wear parachutes.

10. The Contest Directors reserve the right to require any pilot to prove he is qualified to fly the airplane he has entered for participation in the closed course races.

11. If so requested by the Contest Directors, pilots will be required to pass an examination for physical fitness before taking part in any race.