[SPAM] Re: Omaha and the Vert. 8

[DaveL322 at comcast.net]

According to the FAI rulebook - the roll should be integrated with the last 45 degrees of the preceeding loop and the first 45 degrees of the following loop - the roll covers 90 degrees of looping.
I've worked a ton on getting the roll integrated with the loop - and think the geometry of the loops is preserved and the roll is center and covers 90 degrees.  So far as scores, I seem to be getting the same scores as vertical 8s with rolls that cover far less than 90 degrees, and don't preserve the geometry of the loops.
I think it is mostly a lack of understanding on the part of judges - I've been asked a number of times why I don't make the roll quicker.................
Regards,
Dave Lockhart
DaveL322 at comcast.net

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I'm just on a little rant--one of my buddies got downgraded by someone whom should've known better because he "started his roll WAY too early......." It was much easier to do with the other airplane--wide-bodies be good for this one! Narrow with retracts be hard(er).
Richard
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From: Jim_Woodward at beaerospace.com 
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funny - but you could make your own detailed call sheet that has some reminders on it for how to do certain maneuvers. 
Jim W.




"Richard Strickland" <richard.s at allied-callaway.com> 
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More practice and maybe tape a copy of these e-mails on my back at the local contests? Along with the Powerpoint depiction? 

Richard 
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I think one of the secrets to this maneuver is carrying some power through the 1/2 roll to counteract the roll/rudder induced drag, and making the top loop smaller than you think so that you can match its size on the bottom. 
Jim W.



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Hi Richard: 
I saw Quique in the 2001 Nats and that is my "10" reference. You will need to ask him. Yes, it looks natural and he was able to preserve the figure 8 shape while doing the half roll. He s tarted very early. I think possible the 45 degrees you said is correct. 
Yes, I am planing to go to Omaha. See you there. 
Vicente Bortone 
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Any FAI guys (gals) going to Omaha this weekend? The Vert. 8 with 'integrated' half roll--Local judges vary on when the roll starts and stops. If I start it up at the 45 degree point as shown in a judges guide; I'm having a hard time making it look natur al. If I come down just before the tangent, roll with the wings vert. at the tangent and let it fall slightly as the roll is completed, it looks better. I'll keep working on it if we are truly supposed to start way up there--or is that just a REPRESENTAT ION to denote it's gotta start SOMEWHERE b4 the tangent? To do it the way it's depicted--you are in effect catching the bottom of a knife edge loop and the nose would actually be pointed slightly positive to the horizon. I haven't seen anyone really do i t well around here with my limited exposure this year. 
Thanks, 
Richard 
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