[NSRCA-discussion] More flexibility in class selection?

[John Gayer]

Claude,
Over the years, I have seen many, many more people move up prematurely 
and struggle mightily. A lot more than I have ever seen of any 
sandbagging in class for the sole purpose of winning. The only exception 
I have seen is the legalized sandbagging occurring these days in Masters.
I would however recommend taking one more year in a given class and 
focusing 80% of your practice time on the next class.
John

Claude Weimer wrote:

> To me flying pattern cannot be just about winning. Advancing in class 
> is flying more challenging sequences. It should be a personal thing 
> about being a better pilot. How well you do is a way to gage how you 
> are doing. If you start placing with ease then its time to think about 
> moving up to continue the challenge. If all a pilot focuses on is 
> winning then he may not be a very happy person.
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> Claude Weimer     
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> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org 
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Glen 
> Watson
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:51 PM
> *To:* 'NSRCA Mailing List'
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] More flexibility in class selection?
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> John Gayer quote "As a competant advanced pilot of somewhat advanced 
> years, I have very little interest in moving to Masters in order to 
> spend the rest of my pattern years trying to break 900 against the 
> parkers."
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> I fail to see the logic in this statement.  This same statement can be 
> applied to a Masters competitor when first entering FAI, especially at 
> the NATS.
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> Actually there is benefit to having quality competition within any 
> class.  How else does one become better unless the bar is set high?
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> ~Glen
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> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org 
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *John 
> Gayer
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:11 PM
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] More flexibility in class selection?
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> how about changing the AMA advancemant rule and keep it very simple?
> Your first contest of the year will determine your class for the year. 
> You may go up one class at any time during the year but may not go 
> back down during the year. At the start of the next year you may drop 
> back one class at your option, stay where you are or go up a class.
> This is simple enough that your fellow competitiors will know if you 
> are following the rules. It will also be up to your fellow 
> competitiors to insure that you are not sandbagging.
> I also feel strongly that sandbagging in Masters should not be 
> allowed. If you disregard Sportsman, then half of the classes allow 
> parking. Obviously, F3A has to be a parking lot but I see no reason to 
> allow this behavior in Masters. As a competant advanced pilot of 
> somewhat advanced years, I have very little interest in moving to 
> Masters in order to spend the rest of my pattern years trying to break 
> 900 against the parkers.
> I fail to see the logic in having two destination classes. Shouldn't 
> we all aspire to progress to FAI? The current Masters schedule is 
> designed as a stepping stone to Masters. Let's use it that way.
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> John Gayer
> NSRCA 632
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> BUDDYonRC at aol.com <mailto:BUDDYonRC at aol.com> wrote:
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> There was a proposal on the last rules cycle that would allow a person 
> to move up and test his ability then move back if he had not attained 
> the skills required for the higher class.  I personally think it is a 
> good idea and I also see no need for the point system like someone 
> said if someone abuses the privilege we can solicit Earl and four 
> other guys his size to take him behind the barn and splain to him why 
> he will be moving up. I believe peer pressure is all the control we need.
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> I think this is worth a try.
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> For those who have the ability and desire to achieve a spot at the top 
> I don't see that we have a problem.
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> Buddy    
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