[NSRCA-discussion] FW: WC '07
Mark Atwood
atwoodm at paragon-inc.com
Mon Dec 17 12:41:02 AKST 2007
Sorry...that was intended just for Verne, but for those that have interest
or ideas...let me know!
-M
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From: Mark Atwood <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:35:51 -0500
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Conversation: [NSRCA-discussion] WC '07
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] WC '07
Verne,
I often have staff that need a fake practice project to work on to learn a
new technology or the like, and I was thinking that a random Unknowns
generator would not be all that challenging and would provide the team some
value. I figure if I plan it now...might have a shot at having something
useful for 09 and maybe even for this summer¹s Nats practice for Andy.
Here¹s the thought...All the manuevers from the catalog get loaded into a
database. Each is assigned a number of attribute... K-Factor,
Center/endbox, Entry Altitude, Exit Altitude, Entry orientation, Exit
Orientation, manuever class, etc etc etc. Then it¹s simply a matter of
writing a rules engine...given the Entry Altitude, current K-factor, etc,
you query for a subset of maneuvers that meet the criteria, and select one
randomly. Of course there are additional checks...no more than X # of K-5s,
etc....no more than 1 from a given class...etc. But it¹s VERY VERY doable,
and I think would make a great online Web app that I can host here at work.
People go to the web site...and BHAM...they print off a new unknown...or 20.
Interested??? I would need some help writing the specs.... And I may
contact FAI to see if there¹s a soft copy of the manuevers so they can be
imported. Of course the follow up add on is something that auto generates
the Aresti...
Thoughts?
On 11/21/07 6:04 PM, "Verne Koester" <verne at twmi.rr.com> wrote:
> Geez, Mark, I'm all a' flutter....
>
> Truth is, I help Andrew because I enjoy it. I used to coach him a few years
> back, but now he coaches me. We did spend a fair amount of time getting ready
> but I enjoyed every minute of it. Andrew's a great kid from great parents
> (where the credit REALLY belongs). What's not to like?
>
> Thanks,
> Verne
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: Mark Atwood <mailto:atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
>>
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>
>> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 2:06 PM
>>
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] WC '07
>>
>>
>> While I want to congratulate Quique, Jason and Andrew over and over and over
>> again...I feel remiss that there¹s been little mention of their callers. I
>> don¹t know who called for Quique or Jason, But I know the Verne Koester was
>> Andrew¹s caller and he put in such an incredible amount of time helping him
>> prepare that it seems negligent not to include him in the hoopla.
>>
>> I knew Verne would be the first to defer all of the glory for Andrew, but
>> for those that know how hard these two have worked for this opportunity....
>> Twice daily practice routine, Verne creating new Unknowns every day, hours
>> and hours of critique, all in a very selfless effort to take a gifted set of
>> thumbs to the next level...well, you have to step back and give a few claps
>> for Verne as well.
>>
>> I¹m extremely proud of Andrew...someone that I¹ve had the privilege of
>> helping through the pattern ranks. But I also have huge respect and
>> congrats to Verne for the effort he made (along with a myriad of other
>> supporters) to help him get there.
>>
>> I KNOW that Jason and Quique have their own ³Verne² to thank and I hope
>> someone jumps on here and lets us all know who they are, so that we can show
>> them equal appreciation for their efforts.
>>
>> -Mark
>>
>>
>> On 11/19/07 1:19 PM, "Earl Haury" <ejhaury at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Made it home from Argentina this morning, a bit tired from a long drive
>>> yesterday, a long wait at the airport, and a long nite on the airplane. The
>>> WC was completely worth the effort. The posts so far do not begin to
>>> describe the huge amount of work, the superb flying, and awesome
>>> accomplishment of Team USA!
>>>
>>> The Team spent huge amounts of time at the practice field flying in
>>> conditions (wind, sun, dark, cold) most wouldn't even try. Each flight was
>>> generally critiqued by a number of Team members & supporters as these guys
>>> worked together to eliminate every possible flaw. There was total focus and
>>> commitment within and for the Team. Team Manager Al Glenn took care of
>>> administrative details - including leaving the hotel around 5:00am to
>>> ensure transmitters were impounded on time, handling "information just in
>>> time" logistics and essentially doing everything but sleeping. (Don't give
>>> him too much grief when the photos of him sleeping at the banquet publish.)
>>>
>>> The conditions during the prelims were extremely difficult. Cross winds in
>>> or out each day that approached 30mph at times. It was amazing how many
>>> "unknown" folks flew exceptionally well and that all of the "know" folks
>>> flew even better. Not only were these guys flying in strong wind - but it
>>> was usually quite cold in the morning sessions as well. The semi's and
>>> finals were also windy - but not as bad and it got warmer, downright hot for
>>> the finals.
>>>
>>> Bad luck and a great performance by BPLR prevented Team USA from winning
>>> the Team Championship - BPLR flew one flight during the only calm period
>>> (maybe half an hour) of the prelims and did a very good job of capitalizing
>>> upon the opportunity. Jason was up next - but a delay to allow for an
>>> airliner departure was long enough for the wind to return before Jason
>>> flew. This was enough to swing the advantage to the French and give them a
>>> well fought win - Team USA can be proud of second, it was a hard fought
>>> battle with great flying on each side, with the Japanese team always in the
>>> mix.
>>>
>>> All of the flying in the finals was exceptional. Quique was consistently
>>> solid, Jason likewise (and winning his first WC round), and Andrew flying
>>> superbly. In hindsight - it may be that the "in-close" style Andrew flew to
>>> good advantage in the prelims / semi's that may not have scored as well in
>>> the finals without the strong crosswind.
>>>
>>> There were a lot of electrics (mostly Hacker) as well as glow (mostly YS)
>>> and neither had an advantage / disadvantage in the strong winds. Either
>>> propulsion is totally viable, Sebastiano even flew a Hacker with
>>> contra-rotating props in the finals - good power and excellent braking.
>>>
>>> The highlight of the experience occurred while standing next to Quique when
>>> he was announced as the winner (he didn't know he'd won). I'll remember his
>>> emotion forever - he really wanted this!
>>>
>>> So - second WC Team placing is good, every Team member making the Finals is
>>> outstanding, everyone in the top 8 is exceptional, and a USA Team member
>>> winning the World Championship is more than great! The accomplishments of
>>> 2007 Team USA are HUGE!! Congratulations to Quique, Jason, and Andrew - we
>>> couldn't be more proud or appreciative of your accomplishments!! Thanks to
>>> the callers who worked as hard as the pilots, the TM's that handled
>>> logistics, and everyone who contribute to an exceptional performance by
>>> Team USA.
>>>
>>> Earl
>>>
>>>
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