[NSRCA-discussion] Contests

[Keith Black]

Uh… All the things put “no” in front of are what makes a pattern contest
interesting and enjoyable. Otherwise it’s kind of like just going to the
practice fields, flying a few times and leaving. I certinally would not
drive four to five hours to a contest like that.

Keith Black




On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Bill Glaze <billglaze at bellsouth.net> wrote:

>  Inasmuch as we are obviously open to new ideas, I have decided to address
> a new contest format.
>
> We will have qualified judges, (2 or 3) available at the field all day.
>
> Contestants may come out any time between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM to
> fly.  They will fly a flight, and then either hang around, or (hopefully) go
> home. (Or wherever/whatever.)
>
> Contestants will be scored at the CD's leisure, and, at the end of the day,
> scores will be tabulated, and trophies, (if available) will be mailed to the
> winners, if any.  All scores will remain confidential; only the scorer and
> CD will be privy to the numbers, on a need-to-know basis.
>
> Just think:  No hanging around for a couple of days, no pre-flight jitters,
> no complaints about judging, (contestants probably will be long gone before
> complaints could be lodged) no squawking about lousy food, etc. etc. and, if
> you don't place, there will be no necessity for saying "how could he
> outscore me?  I flew better!"
> Think of the advantages!  The possibilities are endless!  I guarantee that
> this format will absolutely revolutionize pattern!  It will be changed
> beyond belief!
>
>
>
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