[NSRCA-discussion] F3A is an AMA Class

[George Kennie]

Earl always has his stuff together !!!!!!!!!!!!

On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Steve Hannah via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> +1
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> On Jul 9, 2017, at 11:07, Mike Mueller via NSRCA-discussion <
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> Thanks, Earl.
>  I love this email.
>  Mike Mueller
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> On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 12:08 PM, Ryan Smith via NSRCA-discussion <
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>> This is the most enjoyable post I've read on the list in some time. Sage
>> words, as always, Earl.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 9, 2017, at 10:28 AM, Earl Haury via NSRCA-discussion <
>> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>
>> I will defend F3A from those that try to disparage my interest.
>>
>> To those that state F3A isn’t an AMA Class – look it up, specifically AMA
>> Class 406. There are F3A rule modifications in the AMA rules that apply to
>> AMA sanctioned 406 events (other than Team Selections) – one example is the
>> noise limit. So there is precedent for modifying FAI rules to fit USA
>> desires within AMA events. The “Masters is the AMA destination class”
>> statement is supported by the lack of a requirement to move to 406 via the
>> AMA point system. Probably not the way I’d do it, but I’m OK with it.
>>
>> The NSRCA supports our AMA designated F3A Committee member to ensure our
>> viewpoints are heard by FAI and we’ve been effective over the years. Tom
>> supports a separate discussion list for F3A activities so that we don’t
>> clog you’alls mailboxes with stuff of little or no interest to others (we
>> do tend to be a quiet group though). Anyone wishing to develop F3A
>> sequences is welcome to do so and submit them (via Derek) for consideration
>> – it’s only a “them” thing because none of “us” offers up anything.
>>
>> I’ve no issue with folks that wish to compete in any AMA class and help
>> drive their sequence / rules to a comfortable and reasonable level. The
>> people that fly Masters are the  ones that should decide their sequences
>> and that discussion is certainly in progress. Folks that judge Masters or
>> F3A would probably do a better job if the sequences were more similar – the
>> current inclusion of modified P17 maneuvers in Masters doesn’t seem to have
>> a benefit.
>>
>> Please just realize that most of us that choose to fly F3A aren’t in the
>> “top 5%” (sure as blazes not me) and vying for a Team spot. We do it
>> because we enjoy the challenge of taking on (sometimes crazy) difficult
>> maneuvers thrown at us by the powers that be, rather than choosing
>> maneuvers we’re comfortable with. (I’m not a fan of Unknowns – but they’re
>> for the 5 percent.) I’ve been flying F3A (or trying to) for 39 years and
>> have seen lots of changes, many of which were considered the “end of
>> pattern” and than hasn’t happened. So, work within the system to effect
>> changes relative to your game of interest, but please be considerate of the
>> interests of others.
>>
>> Earl
>>
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