[NSRCA-discussion] Nats Schedule Clarification

[Ron Van Putte]

Yes, the Master class ran until almost 1:00 P.M. one year and we had  
to let the afternoon session slide about an hour to let the site  
personnel have time for a break.  Also keep in mind that weather can  
disrupt the schedule and fewer competitors in the morning session  
gives the event director some "wiggle room" on the schedule.

Ron VP

On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:05 AM, krishlan fitzsimmons wrote:

> Seeing as this is my second year going, I don't know that much  
> obviously about it. How did it work before with Masters flying the  
> am? Did Masters run over? Just curious as it seems like we are down  
> on pilots from last year. Not sure about how many pilots there were  
> 2 years ago..
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
>
>
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> --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Atwood, Mark <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com> wrote:
>
> From: Atwood, Mark <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats Schedule Clarification
> To: "'nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org'" <nsrca- 
> discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 6:55 AM
>
> Keep in mind that a masters flight takes several minutes longer  
> than an FAI flight.  An extra 2-3 min per flight is another hour to  
> 2 hours, and 8 extra guys is another 80 min.  It adds up fast.
>
> Doesn't leave much room for error.
>
> I'd be good either way. I'm not sure there's an advantage, its just  
> nice to know what to expect.
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> There is 38 Masters and 30 Fai. Not sure where the thinking changes  
> from previous years. Wasn't it about the same two years ago when  
> Masters flew in the am?
>
>
>
> Chris
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> --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> From: Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats Schedule Clarification
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 6:28 AM
>
>
> Yes.  Take it up with Dave Guerin.  I understand his logic.  The
> Master class is the biggest class.  If it is flown in the morning,
> flying can (and has) run into the afternoon, disrupting the afternoon
> schedule.  If it's flown in the afternoon, flying can continue as
> long as there's light and no other competitions are affected.
>
> Ron
>
> On Jul 6, 2009, at 8:15 AM, mike mueller wrote:
>
> >
> >  Ron isn't it traditional for this schedule to rotate from year to
> > year? Mike
> >
> > --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> >> From: Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
> >> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats Schedule Clarification
> >> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> >> Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 9:50 PM
> >> It is my understanding that it's the
> >> same as last year:  Advanced/F3A
> >> in the morning and Intermediate/Master in the afternoon.
> >>
> >> Ron VP
> >>
> >> On Jul 5, 2009, at 9:23 PM, Dave wrote:
> >>
> >>> Just one more......which classes are AM/PM this year?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> Dave
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> >>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
> >> On Behalf Of Ron
> >>> Van Putte
> >>> Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 9:52 PM
> >>> To: General pattern discussion
> >>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats Schedule
> >> Clarification
> >>>
> >>> For Intermediate, Advanced and Master class,
> >> each pilot flies two
> >>> flights per day on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.
> >> Intermediate and
> >>> Advanced are done on Thursday.  The top Master
> >> class pilots fly
> >>> Finals on Friday.  The F3A Prelims are
> >> Tuesday/Wednesday (two flights
> >>> per day); Semifinals are on Thursday ; Finals are on
> >> Friday.
> >>>
> >>> Ron Van Putte
> >>>
> >>> On Jul 5, 2009, at 8:38 PM, brian young wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I was wanting a clarification on the schedule. My
> >> agenda says check
> >>>> in on Monday 13, Prelims begin all classes 13-15,
> >> Pilots meeting
> >>>> Monday 13th at 5 PM. FAI Unkowns Meeting the 16th,
> >> Finals Friday
> >>>> 17th.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On the back it says Monday is practice.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> So prelims are Tuesday - Wednesday? Finals Friday?
> >> Thursday is
> >>>> open...
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Just checking.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks
> >>>>
> >>>> Brian
> >>>>
> >>>>
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