Unknowns

[Lance Van Nostrand]

Ed,
I really like the idea.  it's very exhilerating to fly unknowns and fun to watch.  I know some people will say that this isn't totally in support of precision aerobatics, but I think that is beside the point.  Demonstrating some skill in flying other manuvers shows mastery of the plane.  In the Nats finals there were a number of zeros in the unknowns.  Everyone blows a few manuvers and that adds to the unpredictability and fun.  The guy that does this well is recognized for a specially impressive show.  I like the format you propose too. If it is just one of the round scores then is doesn't carry much weight in the standings, but is a great crowd pleaser (even though we pilots are the crowd).
--Lance

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ed Deaver 
  To: NSRCA Disscussion 
  Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 8:43 PM
  Subject: Unknowns


  Hey everyone.  Great Nats(my first)  After seeing the format for the FAI finals, am curious as to everyone's opinion on the inclusion of Unknowns for AMA.  My flying buddy and I differ on opinion.  

  I really enjoyed this part of IMAC when flying that discipline.  It is difficult and requires an amount of skill and patience as well as ability to recover from a goof.

  In Lubbock next weekend I am contemplating flying a voluntary Unknown sequence on Sunday(as scores are being tallied)  Lots of questions variable but may just see if there is any interest or not.

  Personally I am for them, although not the mandatory score where a flame out takes your trophy away.  The work required to set up an acceptable set of manuevers and the associated K's would be a handfull, but not impossible.  Having the pilots choose is an interesting way to decide but don't know if this is feasible for local contests??

  Thanx

  ed
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