[NSRCA-discussion] Length of 2011 Masters Sequence

[Mike Hester]

Well, I'll just put in my opinion on it since it affects me....

Replacing the new masters pattern with P-09 probably wouldn't be THAT big of a deal although I don't really like that schedule. Fact is there's nothing in there a masters pilot would have any serious problems with.

The same cannot be said for P-11. The first manuever is a figure M with an integrated half roll in the center, effectively placing the plane in knife edge headed down and turning back upward. There are a lot of planes still out there that won't turn the corner; it takes a VERY good plane or a very good pilot to do it correctly. I've been playing with it for 2 years myself. I made sure my plane would do it happily, but the older V2 wouldn't do it happily...and a plane from the Focus era? Have fun. As I said it can be done but it's definitely not fun.

And that's just one manuever. With the way FAI is going, lord only knows what the future holds. 

On the same subject I have a feeling any "recreational" FAI competitor might be flying masters come next year =)

-Mike

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: michael s harrison 
  To: 'General pattern discussion' 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 10:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Length of 2011 Masters Sequence


  Joe,

  It has probably been mentioned before but I would recommend simply using the existing-whatever is at that time- FAI P pattern for the masters sequence and allow it to be replaced by the upcoming P pattern every cycle.  The pilots are plenty good enough and it would really simplify things and put everyone on the same page.  I believe it would be exciting and fun.

  Mike

   

  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Joe Lachowski
  Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 8:05 AM
  To: NSRCA Discussion List
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Length of 2011 Masters Sequence

   

  There has been some discussion on whether it is time to shorten the length of the Masters sequence for 2011. A Poll has been set up on RCU to get the current crop of Masters pilots and future Masters pilots opinions.
   
  http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8742141/tm.htm


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