[NSRCA-discussion] Proposed Masters Sequence for 2009/2010

[verne at twmi.rr.com]

Doug,
We control our schedules now through the rules process and it's been 
this way for at least 15 years and probably longer. What we've had 
trouble with is more a matter of the timing of the rules cycle than 
anything. I don't believe the EC has ever forced a flight schedule on 
us, at least not in the last 15 or 20 years.

Verne

----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Cronkhite <seefo at san.rr.com>
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 11:06 am
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Proposed Masters Sequence for 2009/2010
To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>

> Just because you CAN change them every year doesn't mean you have 
> to or 
> should. I agree with you that the lower classes should have some 
> stability so newer pilots have a chance to build the foundation 
> the 
> higher classes require.
> 
> I think the SIG should absolutely have control of the schedules, 
> as the 
> people leading the SIG are generally actively involved in the 
> sport. 
> Other than Tony Stillman, are any of the EC active in pattern? 
> Because 
> if they're not, then I don't think they can make an accurate 
> assessment 
> of the needs of the SIG. Tony may be the only one on the EC who 
> even 
> flies anything on a regular basis now.
> 
> -Doug
> 
> > I like variety in schedules too, but I think there is a balance 
> to 
> > strike with the lower classes.  It's a lot of effort each year 
> to 
> > learn a new sequence.  Once you have enough experience flying 
> > aerobatics, you can focus on new sequences without detracting 
> from the 
> > other improvements you want to make.
> >
> > Re. giving the SIG all the control, I would not want to see that 
> > happen.  In the case of IMAC, the SIG leadership became very IAC 
> > centric and made changes that work against being able to learn 
> > fundamentals before moving up, in favor a being a carbon copy 
> > miniature of IAC.  Just look at what the IMAC lower class 
> sequences 
> > now contain and consider what problems they represent for 
> learning 
> > fundamentals.  I think you need an effective counterbalance to 
> help 
> > keep sanity to the sequence design.
> >
> > Ed
> >
> 
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