[NSRCA-discussion] Sportsman help

[John Konneker]

I flew Sportsman this year.
What I found helpful was after takeoff do a regular procedure turn to do the 
180 back downwind.
This was as "straight and level" as you could fly, without the varying 
airspeed of the uphill/downhill of a Cuban 8 type maneuver.  This more 
constant speed allowed me to better check my pitch and roll trim.
For me staight and level flight was a HUGE part of the Sportman sequence.  
The better you flew straight and level the better the presentation seemed to 
be.
Just my opinion...
John L. Konneker


>From: "Fred Huber" <fhhuber at clearwire.net>
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>To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Sportsman help
>Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:16:07 -0600
>
>The reality is...
>
>When you exit the box you get to pick any turn around you want, but you
>don't get the chance to relax.
>
>You can choose to reposition without penalty durring those turnarounds, but
>if you have to reposition, something was wrong about the previous maneuver
>"set" that threw you off track.  You've already been penalized.
>
>You can't insert any delaying maneuvers outside the box to give yourself
>some breathing time without good reason.... and that reason had better be
>that you are getting/staying out of the way of some other aircraft.  So...
>nope... no relief.
>
>And the judges won't have time to do more than glance down to see what
>maneuvers are next.  Thier only breaks are between the landing of one pilot
>and takeoff of the next.
>
>************
>
>Best hint for Sportsman:
>
>Fly far enough out to have  time to do the maneuvers.  I see a lot of first
>time competitors fly at less than 1/2 as far out as the more advanced
>competitors.  Too far in is a downgrade... and it causes you to rush all of
>your maneuvers.
>
>Set your plane on the ground and pace off the correct distance (its in the
>rules... 150 to 175 meters)  Look at how small the plane appears!
>
>FHH
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "mark hunt" <flyintexan at houston.rr.com>
>To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 9:18 PM
>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Sportsman help
>
>
> > Kelly,
> >
> > You are right about the takeoff sequence.  You will make a pass 
>downwind,
> > then perform any turn-around of your choice, then you will be entering 
>the
> > box upwind.
> >
> > At each break, the turn-around you choose should be something that you 
>are
> > very comfortable with and can help you to position properly for the next
> > box
> > entry.
> >
> > The breaks are there to give newer pilots a moment to breathe and in 
>most
> > cases, to let the judges blink before the next sequence begins...
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kelly Regan" <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
> > To: <NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 7:30 PM
> > Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Sportsman help
> >
> >
> >> Here are some real newb questions about sportsman....
> >>
> >> After the takeoff Sequence I assume you turn around
> >> fly across the box and once again turn around and start
> >> #2 a straight flight...
> >>
> >> What is the preferred turn around maneuver?  Can I jut do
> >> a half revers Quban Eight?
> >>
> >> Again between 6 & 7, 11 &12, 16 & 17 how do I turn
> >> around? Any way I want?
> >>
> >> Why is it called a break? Doesn't that throw off your pace?
> >>
> >> Thank you for the help.
> >>
> >>
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