[NSRCA-discussion] Pittsburg, KS contest

Wed Jun 25 02:14:18 AKDT 2014

Dan,

That was excellent.  Thank you.  I am going to print it and use it in the
next practice flights.

Vicente "Vince" Bortone

2014-06-24 20:45 GMT-05:00 Wayne Galligan via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>:

> NOW WE KNOW!!!!
>
>
> Dan Curtis via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
> I am so sorry this was obviously meant to go to the individual not the
> list.
>
> Dan
>
>
>   On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:13 PM, Dan Curtis via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
>
> Vince,
>
> Here is my scoring as best as I can remember.  I think it should be pretty
> accurate.
>
> I noticed that  my scoring was pretty consistent for both rounds judged
> and seem to be pretty close to the other judges.  Guess that is a good
> thing.
>
> I am not going to say much on the 9 or above scores, except I wish I could
> do that as well.
>
> The clover, I believe your second looping segment was always smaller than
> your first one and your exit was a little higher than your entry.
>
> Slow Rolls reversed, it seems that you were losing heading a bit during
> the rolls, and the hesitation between the two was a pit exaggerated,
> centering was close but not perfect.
>
> Triangle loop, if memory serves your angles over the top seemed a bit
> shallow to me, and your bottom roll was a bit past center each time.
>
> Stall turn with 2/4 and 4 pt., this one it seems that you were off a bit
> on the first point and this put your other 3 points down also off.
>
> Top Hat, I think you missed the exit on the snap by a little.
>
> Eight sided loop, First round seemed good, don't remember it very well
> though, fifth round you changed angle on last two angles and came in to the
> bottom flat and wind moved you off center.
>
> Reverse Cuban, your up lines were steep on all of them. One of the 4/8
> segments was not pronounced, kind of sloughed off a point or two.
>
> Knife edge reversed, each segment was a bit different in length and
> centering
>
> 3/8 fig eight, bottom loop finished above the starting point each time,
> fifth round the top was a bit large too.
>
> Spins, centering on fifth round, and missed the exit on the first round.
>
> I hope that you concur with my memory.
>
> Nothing at all was bad on either flight and the deductions were small.  I
> was actually surprised that you were not in second after the end of all the
> rounds.  My scoring would have had you there I believe.  Your first flight
> was as good as you were flying in Tulsa, the second was down a tad but not
> much.  I didn't get to see the other flights so I can't comment on them.
>
> Hope this helps some, maybe we can critique each other on Friday at
> Hillsdale.
>
> Dan
>
>
>   On Monday, June 23, 2014 1:46 PM, Vicente Bortone via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
>
> Yes, I agree with all been said.  it was a fun weekend.  It was a pleasure
> to help Ihncheol and his club including his wife.
>
> I am going to take the chance to invite to the next contest in Kansas
> City.  I am attaching the flyer in reduced pdf.  Probably won't go but it
> makes sense to try.  If you would like to get the flyer or get more
> information just e-mail me directly at vincebrc at gmail.com
>
> Best,
>
> Vicente "Vince" Bortone
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 9:46 AM, David Harmon via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
> I can’t add any comments to what has already been said other than chime in
> by saying how much I enjoyed this contest.
> The flying was interesting and as usual I learned several things that will
> hopefully be useful.
> Thanks again to Joe with trimming advice and to Dan and Mike for their
> judging comments, Vince for his untiring work on judging assignments, and
> to Ihncheol and his wife for their dedication to their club, Pattern and
> this contest.
>
> Can’t forget the extra chicken….Mike will be gnawing on them bones for
> days……
>
> *David Harmon*
> *Sperry, OK*
>
> *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
> *On Behalf Of *Dr. Michael Harrison, DDS via NSRCA-discussion
> *Sent:* Monday, June 23, 2014 7:01 AM
> *To:* 'Ihncheol Park'; 'General pattern discussion'
>
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Pittsburg, KS contest
>
> Well spoken Dan, I really enjoy the contest and the fellowship.  You all
> make me feel very welcome and I really enjoy the place.  Very nice site and
> good town.
>
> Love the chicken!
> Mike
>
> *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>] *On Behalf Of *Ihncheol Park
> via NSRCA-discussion
> *Sent:* Monday, June 23, 2014 12:58 AM
> *To:* Dan Curtis; General Pattern Discussion; General pattern discussion
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Pittsburg, KS contest
>
> Dan,
>
> Thank you very much for the kind words!!
>
> I really appreciate all of you that came over for the contest.
> Honestly, this year was the hardest to prepare for the contest especially
> on resources.  However, those who were available did as much as they
> could.  I have been trying to add more members to the club, but it isn't
> that easy. It is hard, but I love the Pattern.
>
> I would like to thank Beth Lavey for scoring process with my wife
> Youngjoo.  Also to  Vince Bortone and Robert Green for working on judging
> assignment.  Experiences do count in that!!
>
> I hope all of you got back home safe and sound.
>
> Thank you again,
>
> Ihncheol Park
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Dan Curtis via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> >.
> *To:* General Pattern Discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Sunday, June 22, 2014 8:07 PM
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Pittsburg, KS contest
>
> I was going to give a short well done to the Pittsburg RC club and to
> Ihncheol Park for hosting the annual contest this weekend.  It was fun and
> competitive as always but this year I think it might just deserve a few
> more remarks.
>
> Their club is going through a down cycle in membership and this contest
> materialized due to the dedication of Ihncheol Park.  He loves and enjoys
> are hobby/sport as much as anyone and with his determination and drive the
> contest was scheduled and conducted.  The town is small, the club does not
> have an abundance of members but the contest that is held each year is as
> much fun as any other that we attend.  I wanted to think Ihncheol for his
> efforts and I also would like to extend my personal thanks to all that
> attended (19).  Especially those that made long treks to get there.  Art,
> Mike, Wayne, Robert, Joe and everyone else that came.  Kansas, Missouri,
> Arkansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska and Texas were represented.  I hope you all
> had as much fun and felt the hospitality as much as I did.  All of the
> contests and the wives that were in attendance jumped in and did anything
> and everything that could help make this contest a success, and succeed
> they did.  It makes one proud to be  a part of our pattern community, I am
> sure we have all seen situations similar and have had similar thoughts.
>
> Enough of the soap box, but thanks so much to everyone for making the
> contest this weekend.  I am sure the Pittsburg club hopes to see all of us
> again next year.
>
> Dan Curtis
>
>
>
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