[NSRCA-discussion] Rule 8.1.1

Thu Apr 26 08:48:02 AKDT 2007

Why can't it be as simple as a requirement to attend and compete in 2 or
3 local events in the 12 months prior to the NATS?  At that point, you
will have contestants that have been through the contest structure prior
to showing up for the NATS and things can go much smoother.  And no
matter what the original intent of Sportsman was, it should be a flown
class at NATS.

- Robert Beaubien

- AMA #618061

- NSRCA #4121

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Tony
Stillman
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:39 AM
To: 'NSRCA Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rule 8.1.1

I would like to have a points program where you earn points at each
event.  If you have enough points, you can qualify for the NATS...  I
don't like the idea of a single qualifier.  A bad weekend can keep a
good pilot from earning his/her way...

Tony Stillman, President

Radio South

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Fred
Huber
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 11:26 AM
To: NSRCA Mailing List
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rule 8.1.1

This will cause some complaints...

I would support having district qualifiers to reduce the number of
contestants at the NATS.

One contest appx 15 to 30 days before the NATS, appx centered within the
district (go by either the AMA districts or the NSRCA districts, pick
one)  

Go through the full weigh-in, measurements and noise testing. (which
tend to get skipped at local contests) 

Top 10 from each district in each class go to the NATS.

They have Scale Qualifiers...

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	From: vicenterc at comcast.net 

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	Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 9:57 PM

	Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rule 8.1.1

	IMAC does not offer the Basic class in the Nats.  It appears
that the situation is similar.  Looks like you can ask for your money
back from at least two SIG. 

	--
	Vicente "Vince" Bortone

		-------------- Original message -------------- 
		From: "Mike Robinson" <shineyobject at gmail.com> 
		Matt - at least you make a valid point about time and
making room for other events etc. But, WHO decided Sportsman Class was
less important? I pay my dues just like everybody else! It is my dues,
in part, that helps put the NATS on to begin with. Some say 'intent' is
an issue. OK, I intend not participate in the NATS. I should get my 'not
intended' portion of my dues back from AMA. 
		Some things are just wrong. Just because 'it is written'
or 'the intention was'  does not make exclusion of the Sportsman class
at NATS the  right.
		And, that's all I got to say about that. 
		Peace. 

		On 4/25/07, Rcmaster199 at aol.com <Rcmaster199 at aol.com>
wrote: 

		It's a matter of time allocation. Trying to get some 700
flights in during the time available is no trivial task. Ask any Nats
Event Director near you.

		I would love to see our time increased by 2 days and
Sportsman Class allowed....but that ain't gonna happen at an AMA Nats.
AMA puts on a great deal of other events, many of which require the same
site. The allotted time is divided as appropriate 

		NSRCA has put on it's own NATS (in lieu of and much to
the chagrin of AMA) a bunch of year ago now. To do it again requires a
whole lot of motivation, volunteers and money. It's doable but it's no
trivial matter either 

		MattK

		In a message dated 4/25/2007 8:45:14 PM Eastern Standard
Time, shineyobject at gmail.com writes:

			Don't worry about it Keith, we Sportman are just
to freaking dangerous to be around!

			On 4/25/07, Keith Hoard <
mailto:khoard at gmail.com <mailto:khoard at gmail.com> > wrote: 

			Has anyone ever estimated how many more people
would attend the Nats
			if Sportsman class was offered?

			On 4/25/07, Mike Robinson <
shineyobject at gmail.com <mailto:shineyobject at gmail.com> > wrote:
			> With as much respect as I can
muster...Translation is...
			> "The governing body don't think Sportsmen are
good enough to fly the NATS". 
			> Safety?...gimme a break!
			> And we wonder why people think we aerobatic
pilots are snobs! Not only are
			> we snobs, we are often full of sh%@!
			>
			>
			>
			> On 4/25/07, Keith Hoard < khoard at gmail.com>
wrote:
			> >
			> > You weren't at the GMA contest last weekend.
. .
			> >
			> > . .  .<snip>. .  Also, I doubt that a
			> > > true Sportsman would be very comfortable
flying at the Intermediate 
			> level at
			> > > the NATS.
			> > . . .<snip>. .
			> >
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