[NSRCA-discussion] Nats weight measurement

[Ron Van Putte]

Robert is correct about proper preparation.  Do everything you can  
ahead of time to minimize potential problems.  However, if you do  
have problems at the Nats, ASK FOR HELP.  You will be amazed to find  
that the guy who wants to beat you will be your biggest helper.  I  
remember countless scenes of competitor helping competitor over the  
years.   It always makes me proud to be part of such a group.

Ron Van Putte

On Jan 21, 2009, at 6:49 PM, Robert Gainey wrote:

> Glen
>
> Mr. Pavlick is correct about being able to check your plane at the  
> Nats. Courtesy checks have always been available and corrections  
> could be made during the days of the event.
>
> However, I would like to offer the following suggestion : Do  
> everything you possibly can to make sure your plane and equipment  
> is ready when you unload it at Muncie.The reason being that you  
> will be new to the Nats experience and you don't need any extra  
> distractions to take away from it.
> Check your plane and get it ready before you leave home. In the  
> months before the nats, practice and keep your plane in good  
> repair. If it is overweight, take care to remove weight from the  
> proper places making sure you keep it balanced and trimmed. The  
> Nats can get a little hectic, especially for a first timer and is  
> no place to add the extra pressure of having problems or going on a  
> weight loss program. You will be making new friends and learning  
> new things to the point that you don't want to waste time working  
> on your plane. Not having to worry with your plane will greatly  
> enhance your Nats experience. You will have much more fun if you  
> are 100% prepared before you get there.
>
> Robert Gainey
>
> From: John Pavlick <jpavlick at idseng.com>
> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:31:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats weight measurement
>
> No but just make sure your plane weighs about 10lbs, 8oz. on a  
> reasonably accurate scale. You'll be fine. LOL Seriously, it's not  
> something to be too concerned about. You can weigh your plane right  
> at the NATs before competition / practice starts. If you need to  
> make any adjustments, you'll have plenty of time to do so.
>
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Glen Shepherd
> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:49 PM
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats weight measurement
>
> Does anyone know what allowance if any is provide for the accuracy  
> of the weight scale at the Nats?
>
> Glen Shepherd
> NSRCA 3017
>
>
>
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