F3A Finals, Judges View

[Gray E Fowler]

Bill,

Perhaps I should take that approach, as I always seem to mess up a stall 
turn waiting for the precise moment to hit the rudder. Hard as it may be 
to believe....I have gotten a few zeros..... 



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering




Bill Glaze <billglaze at triad.rr.com>
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Gray:
Inasmuch as you and I were, at one point, sitting on the same judging 
panel for Masters, I can confirm what you are saying about the stall 
turns.  I had the privilege of seeing the same phenomenon at the 1999 
Worlds at Pensacola, FL.
I asked about it, and was told that many of the competitors would rather 
take a hit of a few points, (which they certainly did on my score sheet 
this year at the Nats) rather than run the risk of flopping the turn, and 
losing ALL the points.
I don't know if that is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the 
truth, but it's what I was told, and seems to hold water.
Comments from those involved?

Bill Glaze

Gray E Fowler wrote:

Earl 

Great comments, and now that you pointed those things out, I remember 
seeing them....still though, really good flying, from what I am used to 
seeing. I was surprised at how close in everyone flew. I left before the 
last round. 

One thing I noticed, It "appeared" that I witnessed many a poor stall 
turn. It looked like "wing over" city. I was wondering if the wind 
(especially blowing the smoke trail) was creating an bad illusion.  Are my 
eyes nuts? What do you recall. Also saw several "dumped" spin entries.

I was seriously impressed with Jason's electric power. I had no real 
thoughts about this prior to seeing it (other than thinking the pattern 
masses will not be adopting anytime soon, due to cost etc) but I guess I 
was impressed because I expected to see a less powerful set up .  It 
appeared to run great, but not any better than anyone else's standard 
rigs. These guys are so good that it is difficult to see what the plane is 
doing vs. the pilot. 

Watching form the gallery was interesting because when someone would make 
a mistake (and it was always pretty minor-from my veiwpoint), the mistake 
would stand out and you would hear a collective "awww" from the 
crowd.....tough crowd, everyones a judge.



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering 

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