CD's

[Bob Pastorello]

Buddy's note reminded me that this happens...too easily.  However, if we stop and think about it, for anyone to become a better judge, they have two things to do;
    1.  Study and understand the downgrades/rules/principles/sequences (not necessarily in that order)
    2.  Put that study to practice in an environment where learning can occur.

If we think about the way most contests are run, and the numbers we're dealing with, the Intermediate and Sportsman guys have no TIME to "observe", or "practice judge", and frequently, not even SCRIBE for other classes.

A possible solution is to split Masters and FAI on each line, and at least have those with less experience be in the mix to SEE what is going on...
    And to make it even MORE complicated - Sportsman and Intermediate pilots who don't have the benefit of flying with other classes don't get ANY "practice", either calling, watching, or coaching those more complex maneuvers, so when they get to contest day, how CAN they be comfortable and competent judges?

A tough issue.

Bob Pastorello
NSRCA 199  AMA 46373
rcaerobob at cox.net
www.rcaerobats.net


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: BUDDYonRC at aol.com 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 8:54 AM
  Subject: Re: CD's


  Nat 
  In a close race it is very frustrating to have both judges from the sportsman class judging a higher class unless they have previously judged that class and are familiar with the sequence that they will judge and know the basic downgrades and how to apply them. An example of this is a judge who sees a maneuver performed near perfect and scores it as such when the maneuver is off center, out of the box or flown in or out with no downgrades being applied for those errors it happens more than you may think. As you know I fly advanced and would rank the judging of that class at your contest as the best that I have experienced in recent years. judges were from the Masters and FAI class and it does make a difference. I did not win the contest but for the first time in a long time the judging quality was not a question.
  Buddy 
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