Euro Champs and F3A

[Nik Middleton]

I should say that at this time, there is no proposal in front of the
committee as far as I know, they were simply off the cuff remarks as to
where things were thought to be heading.  I had been under the assumption
that noise levels would be lowered, which was how the conversations started.
These were not (conversations) with Bob.

What I did discuss with Bob was the ranking of smooth and grace above
positioning.  My argument was that the former was subjective.  Given the
moans about subjective judging, I felt that positioning should be higher.
To his credit, Bob said he would consider this.  Can't ask more than that.

rgds




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[mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Tony Stillman
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Subject: Re: Euro Champs and F3A


Nik:

Thanks for the update!  Interesting that they are considering dropping the
rule altogather!  I sent Bob an e-mail, so we'll see what he says.

Tony Stillman
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Nik Middleton" <middletn at spinmail.com>
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Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 4:41 AM
Subject: Euro Champs and F3A


> Spent a very enjoyable week in Zamora, Spain, at the Euro Champs last
week.
> One of the questions I put to members of the F3A sub committee where
> questions regarding noise limits etc.
>
> Here's the latest unofficial thinkings.
>
> There will be no lowering of the noise limit, in fact it may be scrapped
all
> together !  The thinking behind this is a)  It's served it's purpose, b)
> there is concern about falling numbers.  Loud draws crowds at events.
> Heresy for some, but there you have it.
>
> There is likely to be a proposal to remove the weight limit so that
gasoline
> engines can be used (apparently methanol is a problem in some influential
> areas)
>
>
> Non of the above can be implemented for at lease 2 years.
>
> I will be posting a power point presentation drawn up by the chief F3A
judge
> Bob Skinner, on PO3 shortly.
>
> Noticeable things at the Champs.  Dingo's are here big time.  Distances
> flown are 120m baseline by top pilots.  Minimal elevator used on snaps.
>
> In judging workshop,  smooth and grace ranked higher than positioning!
>
>
> rgds
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