[NSRCA-discussion] Mandatory Advancment

[Ron Van Putte]

I wish you'd stop talking about me.  The pilot-judges in the  
southeast might hear you.

BTW, I was thinking of adding a verbal, "Ta Da!" at the end of every  
maneuver.  Think that would help my scores?

Ron

On Feb 2, 2009, at 2:43 PM, Tom Simes wrote:

> With regard to mandatory advancement, one aspect that I think  
> deserves careful attention is how to handle people getting back  
> into pattern after an absence or people who have reached a point in  
> their lives where their skills are in decline for one reason or  
> another.
>
> It's sad to see a competitor who progressed into the higher ranks  
> years ago and feels obligated to stay there but whose skills are  
> obviously not adequate for the class anymore.  If mandatory  
> advancement is being considered, there should also be a mechanism  
> to move downward as well - instead of just leaving the hobby.
>
> -- 
> Tom