Artistic Aerobatics suggestions

[EHaury at aol.com]

About 20 years ago there was an attempt to hookup with spectators more by 
having a rotating pointer on a 0-10 scale behind each judge. Helpers moved the 
pointer to indicate the score assigned to each maneuver in real time. This was 
used at the Huntsville Team Selection Tournament in 1981, and I found it made 
watching much more enjoyable. I'm not sure why it went away, staff requirement, 
shy judges, etc.?

Some may feel it puts too much pressure on the judges, but what about "judge 
confidence"? Add cheering or jeering and some might recalibrate, but silent 
observation shouldn't be a problem. Maybe one indicator per flightline, posting 
the average score for each maneuver? I know, logistics make it difficult, but 
not for brainstorming the notion.

Earl
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