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

Thu Jul 5 16:56:55 AKDT 2007

Del,

You and Terry continue to state that a "rule" has been broken and have gone
so far as to insinuate that there are possible dire consequences that could
be levied by the AMA. I have searched and cannot find any such reference in
the rule book or in any documentation I have ever received as a CD. Could
you or Terry please enlighten the rest of us where this may be found.

The rule book does state that the CD should announce at the beginning of the
contest the number of rounds to be flown. When those EXACT number of rounds
have been flown, the contest is complete. Section 9 of the Rules state:

9. Number of flights. At the beginning of a contest, before any flying is
done, the CD shall announce the number of flights that will be flown. This
number should be reasonably determined based upon the number of contestants
and the time available. Once this number has been announced, this is the
exact number of flights that should be flown. The winners in each class will
be the contestants who are ahead when this number of flights is finished.
Fewer flights may be flown if weather conditions cause some loss of flying
time during the contest. Contest officials shall make every reasonable
effort to ensure that all contestants receive equal opportunity to fly.  

I look forward to the appropriate reference because as a CD I certainly
wouldn't want to be punished by the AMA, heaven forbid!!

Gene Maurice

gene.mauirce at sgmservice.com

Plano, Texas

AMA 3408 NSRCA 877

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Del K. Rykert
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Was "contest" Small Contest Idea

Hi Ken

Don't know "who" your arrow is meant for Ken, but rules are rules for ALL to
follow... all the time... I am just making others that maybe aren't aware or
others may even think it is ok to break the rules.  If we stop following the
rules, or only pick and choose which rules on a given day we decide to
follow how is that help the growth of pattern.  People that are new or 1st
time entering may have read the rules come to expect that the organization
does follow the rules. I for one, hate to see some, start to condone that
the rules are their to use when they see fit. 

    Del

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From: Ken Thompson <mailto:mrandmrst at comcast.net>  

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Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 4:04 PM

Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Was "contest" Small Contest Idea

Mark,

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 <mailto:atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>  Atwood 

To: NSRCA Mailing List <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>  

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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