[NSRCA-discussion] Gray's snap methodology - lesson 1 thru 6

[White, Chris]

Excellent research Gray.....:)  As usual, you "quack" me up....

Thanks, I needed that.....

Chris

 

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Keith 

Snaps are easy. I have developed a step by step method on how to score
10s on all snaps. 

1. Buy a fancy radio that has many stick position operated functions.
Futaba works best, as we all know all the "good" flyers use Futaba. Plus
you get to wear those cool orange shirts-you know those ones that do not
seem to macth any color combo, but hey wtf, we are just uncoordinated
airplane geeks (Futaba needs Queer Eye for the Straight Guy help
here...but thats another subject). 

2. Get a plane that squeaks when snapping. This ensures to the judge
that you did indeed snap or there would not be a squeak. Even squeaks
made in China are acceptable. 

3. Get an electric power source (for the prop). Only really good flyers
that are serious have the money, time, and insurance to use this
technology, therfore the judge sees this as "good". 

4. Canvass this "list" and create propoganda to increase the weight
limit so you can actually get a chance to do your snaps at the
NATS-legally. 

5. Most Important- Develop a "Halo" effect so you can do cheatin' on the
line snap with out getting zeroed. 


Personally....I am working on step #1 



Gray Fowler
Senior Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering 



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OK Larry, I'm starting to think you're a "mole" just posing as a newbie
to try and stir up trouble! VBG. 
  
You've just touched on another highly charged topic. (DON'T PEE ON THAT
THIRD.... ZZZAP!) 
  
That's pretty good for a "newbie" (I'm starting to wonder ;-) ), two
fire storms in just two questions. 
  
LOL. 
  
The short answer, make two 180 degree turns and land on the runway
without rolling off the side or pieces flying off your airplane and
you'll get a ten.  Notice, that I didn't say you couldn't crash on the
runway, to do so is entirely legal and you'll still get a ten as long as
all parts stay in tack. 
  
This is up for a vote by the Contest Board this summer and "should" be
changed back to scoring from 1 to 10, but you never know. 
  
Keith Black 
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From: Larry <mailto:ledunn at centurytel.net>  
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Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 9:24 PM 
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Newbie question - landing and approach 

I have another few newbie Sportsman questions if I may - hopefully not
as controversial as the "electric weight" issue :) 
  
After the Double Immelman without rolls (U) I will be flying upwind and
then exit the box if I am understanding this correctly. 
  
How should I get from there to landing? 
  
I am assuming a simple flat 180 deg turn (away from the flight line)
from the upwind leg to down wind followed by a normal landing approach? 
  
What parts of that entire procedure are judged? 
  
On the actual landing - the rules talk about two lines 100 meters apart.
Do I need to touch the ground inside those two lines and/or roll to a
stop within those two lines? 
  
Thanks! 
  
Larry 
  
  

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