[NSRCA-discussion] Was "contest" Small Contest Idea

[Ken Thompson]

Was "contest"  Small Contest IdeaMark,

I remember Arch telling me about that contest, and it sounded like you guys all had a great time.  I just can't imagine anyone complaining that "you didn't follow the advertised agenda, so I'm calling the AMA".

Not speaking of anyone in particular...ok, maybe I am...

Ken 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Atwood 
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  Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 2:52 PM
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Was "contest" Small Contest Idea



  Reading this thread reminded me of a contest that Arch Stafford had a few years back where we had a total of 9 or 10 people show up 3 of which were local sportsman pilots.  We had a full spread too, with 1 or 2 in each class.   It didn't make much sense to hold a traditional contest but we were all there to have some pattern "fun". Soooooo...  We made it a 2 class contest.  The sportsman pilots each flew 2 rounds at a time (One takeoff and landing), with lots of feedback (the entire group judged each flight) and they had a very competitive well judged event.  

  The rest of us ALL flew the advanced pattern, with Handicaps.   FAI got -1pt per maneuver,  Masters -1/2pt, Advanced flew it straight up, and Intermediate pilots got +1pts.   

  It was not only a lot of fun (Everyone but the advanced guys were flying an unknown for the most part) but it also was a VERY tight contest.  I don't recall who won...didn't really matter. 

  No..it  didn't follow the advertised sanctioned contest, but it was great fun, competitive, a very good learning/practicing event, and it made the best from the turnout we had.

  -Mark 


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