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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please remember that the National Society of Radio
Controlled Aerobatics is based on flying with precision. The consistent
and specific focus on precision has and will always define our unique
organization. A model aviators ability to fly with precision gives them
the confidence, experience and acquired skills to consistently fly more complex
models in more challenging weather conditions. These "precision"
experiences may in fact provide a higher level of enjoyment or satisfaction AND
provide a conduit to share their knowledge as a leader in their local club or
modeling community.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The NSRCA has the opportunity to be the source of
knowledge, aerobatic training, aircraft trimming and aircraft design
optimizer for the entire world of modeling. Consider how many top
modelers who are recoginized as leaders in scale, IMAC and indoor who cut their
proverbial teeth learning to fly the AMA pattern sequences.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I suggest we chose the high road and invite our
pals who enjoy ALL of the modeling disciplines to sharpen their skills and
knowledge with us, card carrying NSRCA members. Invite them to your
practice sessions. Let them fly your extraordinary models. They will
instantly appreciate their ability to fly with greater precision and flair with
our unique designs and set-ups.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Respectfully,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rusty Dose</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Treasurer</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>National Society of Radio Controlled
Aerobatics</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=brett.terry@gmail.com href="mailto:brett.terry@gmail.com">brett
terry</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA Mailing List</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, March 02, 2006 7:37
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] IMAC Vs
Pattern Participation? Does the DogHunt on points made?</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>At my last IMAC competition I tried to present my maneuvers
somewhat close, tried to be precise, and tried to increase the visibility of
my plane. The judges told me to fly further away, because it can slow
down the routine. People were flying the back side of the roller at the
limits of vision, and this is with 35% - 40% planes! Some of these
planes could fly away from the transmitter, and still be within vision
limits. So much for positioning and "presentation". It is
exceedingly difficult to recognize the difference between a vertical line and
15 degrees off...The deviation point deductions are mere speculation.
Forget about trying to determine the number of wingspan deviations during a
hammerhead. <BR><BR>Most people, myself included, want to learn all the fun
freestyle tricks with the big planes. Most spectators don't care about
how well an IMAC plane can slow roll, or maintain track during unweighted
snaps, or perform precision aerobatics, they want to see it blast out of a
hover, Panic, Blender, Rolling Harrier, Roller Coaster, Waterfall, and in
general act like a foamie. <BR><BR>It has become the Olympic Snowboard
Half Pipe event of the model airplane world, including the requisite
adjectives, "Extreme", "Alternative" (if 'alternative' is in the mainstream,
can it still be considered 'alternative'?), "Radical", "Hucking", etc.
<BR><BR>There, I feel better now. Back to precision. Of course, I
do enjoy the turnaround setup...<BR><BR>Brett<BR><BR><BR>
<DIV><SPAN class=gmail_quote>On 3/2/06, <B class=gmail_sendername>Ed Alt</B>
<<A href="mailto:ed_alt@hotmail.com"> ed_alt@hotmail.com</A>>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For all practical purposes, Scale Aerobatics
has no box anymore. It exists as an abstract concept on a piece of
paper in that it has a defined height, width and depth, but since they
eliminated the 75 degree markers, there is nothing left to measure it
against. Additionally, they eliminated the concept of zones, so you
are free to place things where it seems good to place them, i.e., a figure
that would appear to be meant for the center of the box doesn't have to be
flown directly in front of you. Your choice of placement has some kind
of connection to the so-called Presentation Score as it was originally
'defined'. There are no deductions for centering
inaccuracy. Once you enter the box, you still need to get figures in
the correct order and direction, though cross box figures leave direction
(in or out) to the discretion of the pilot. Currently, there may or
may not be enforcement of a pure impressionist extra figure known as
the Presentation Score. It passed as a rule, then everyone was
instructed by the IMAC BOD not to follow the AMA rule they pushed
through. I heard rumblings that maybe they are going to allow or
encourage CDs to follow that rule again. Not sure, I don't really
track what they do very closely anymore.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ed</FONT></DIV>
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