[NSRCA-discussion] PACSS Upgrade

Tue Jan 5 11:52:08 AKST 2010

I've attached translations of the French pattern sequences for their 
lower classes. Translating was fun. Normal French is one thing but I had 
no idea about maneuver names. Some were obvious, others not so.
They do start at a higher maneuver level than we do in the entry class. 
Advancement is Promotion, A, B, F3a. The only pattern with actual scored 
takeoff/landings is the entry class(Promotion). Also,there are no breaks 
from the turnaround. The "A" schedule is roughly comparable to the 
Advanced pattern and "B" is somewhat easier than Masters since it is a 
prep class for F3a.

In any case, this is the system that is currently generating the number 
1 and 2 in the world.

John

Gene Maurice wrote:
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> Phil,
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> There is no difference from the "AMA" version to the "SPA" version, I 
> just did all of those thing I just mentioned. I made it a little 
> easier by getting rid of the AMA schedules. So other that changing 
> data and a few minor tweaks so that is says "SPA", the two "systems" 
> are the same.
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> Gene Maurice
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> gene.maurice at sgmservice.com
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> Dallas, GA
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> AMA 3408
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> NSRCA 877
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> PACSS.sgmservice.com
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> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org 
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Phil 
> Spelt
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:06 PM
> *To:* General pattern discussion
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] PACSS Upgrade
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> Actually, Gene is correct -- we can maintain our SPA schedules in the 
> SPA version of PACSS.  I had forgotten, and was remembering trying to 
> enter SPA maneuvers into the 401-409 categories of the original 
> version of AMA-PACSS...
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> At 10:45 AM 1/5/2010, you wrote:
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> Gene,
> The Schedule Maintenance appears to allow only schedules between 401 
> and 409. Doesn't this mean you need to replace the current AMA/FAI 
> schedules in order to set up for SPA or a foreign county. Wouldn't you 
> lose your modified schedules with a PACSS update?
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> I think what Phil is suggesting is an external text file that can be 
> used to input the schedules  for any contest, foreign or domestic. If 
> you provide the layout, there are plenty of folks around the world 
> that would keep their version up to date and send you the file for 
> inclusion in updates.
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> Here's the url for the current British patterns:   
> http://www.gbrcaa.org/schedules.htm
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> John
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> Gene Maurice wrote:
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> Phil,
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> You CAN add / maintain your own schedules.  "System Maintenance" tab, 
> "Schedules" button.
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>  
> Gene Maurice
> gene.maurice at sgmservice.com <mailto:gene.maurice at sgmservice.com>
> Dallas, GA
> AMA 3408
> NSRCA 877
> PACSS.sgmservice.com
>  
>  
>  
> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org 
> <mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> [ 
> mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Phil Spelt
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:32 AM
> *To:* General pattern discussion
> *Cc:* Bruce Underwood; Ed Hartley
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] PACSS Upgrade
>  
> Happy New Year, Gene!!!
>
> The SPA schedule will remain the same for 2010.  We will probably 
> change it for 2011-2012.  If we do, I'll send the new patterns to 
> you.  How 'bout just making an app to let us update the schedules 
> ourselves.  Would that be too much work for you, or would it reduce 
> your work every couple of years?
>
> We sure do appreciate the work you do on PACSS!!!  I believe it is THE 
> scoring program for SPA, at least here in the Southeast...
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> At 08:04 AM 1/5/2010, you wrote:
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> All PACSS Users,
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> I am in the process of making a number modifications to PACSS. One of 
> the changes is to make the use of "foreign", other than AMA / FAI, 
> schedules easier to use. In order to do this I need to know what are 
> the Organizations and associated schedules that are being used today. 
> I have the SPA and Canadian schedules from last year but don't know if 
> they are changing in 2010 so updated schedules from those two 
> organizations would be helpful.
>  
> Any and all help would be greatly appreciated   
>  
>  
> Gene Maurice
> gene.maurice at sgmservice.com <mailto:gene.maurice at sgmservice.com>
> Dallas, GA
> AMA 3408
> NSRCA 877
> PACSS.sgmservice.com
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