[NSRCA-discussion] FW: WC '07

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 Œ09 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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