Time Compression Time compression – changing the simulation rate during a flight – is permitted as often as desired; however, a 15% penalty will be assessed against the total number of points earned for that flight if its use is detected by ACARS. EXAMPLE:  53 points earned – 8 point penalty (.15 × 53) = 45 points awarded. Time Compression is not permitted on any Tour flight. If you changed the simulation rate in any way during the flight and submit a PIREP, you’ll be required to re-fly that leg in order to advance in the Tour.