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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Not disputing that fact, rules are rules. The
"arrow" was meant for Terry who seemed extremely upset that a contest
layout was changed without his knowledge, and that he "may" have traveled to
that contest on the second day, which we all know wasn't held. I
understand that all of the rules are meant to be followed, I wouldn't have it
any other way, but in certain cases "maybe" a allowance of flexibility needs to
be entertained. I don't believe the rules allow this, at the moment,
however, it's certainly worth discussing in the future.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For the record, I don't mean to call Terry out on
this subject, I understand his concerns, however, the rules may be a little
vague on this subject, I'm going to check before the feedback hits.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>And just so you know, Del, if I had an issue with
your take on this subject, I'd let you know, I'm not one to hold much
in.;-)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ken</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=drykert2@rochester.rr.com href="mailto:drykert2@rochester.rr.com">Del
K. Rykert</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:34
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Was
"contest" Small Contest Idea</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hi Ken</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Don't know "who" your arrow is
meant for Ken, but rules are rules for <EM>ALL</EM> to follow... all the
time... I am just making others that maybe aren't aware or others may even
think it is ok to break the rules. If we stop following the rules, or
only pick and choose which rules on a given day we decide to follow how is
that help the growth of pattern. People that are new or 1st time
entering may have read the rules come to expect that the organization does
follow the rules. I for one, hate to see some, start to condone that the
rules are their to use when they see fit. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2> Del</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=mrandmrst@comcast.net href="mailto:mrandmrst@comcast.net">Ken
Thompson</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 05, 2007 4:04
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mark,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I remember Arch telling me about that contest,
and it sounded like you guys all had a great time. I just can't
imagine anyone complaining that "you didn't follow the advertised agenda, so
I'm calling the AMA".</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Not speaking of anyone in particular...ok,
maybe I am...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ken </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 05, 2007 2:52
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] Was
"contest" Small Contest Idea</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><BR>Reading this thread reminded me of a contest
that Arch Stafford had a few years back where we had a total of 9 or 10
people show up 3 of which were local sportsman pilots. We had a full
spread too, with 1 or 2 in each class. It didn’t make much
sense to hold a traditional contest but we were all there to have some
pattern “fun”. Soooooo... We made it a 2 class contest. The
sportsman pilots each flew 2 rounds at a time (One takeoff and landing),
with lots of feedback (the entire group judged each flight) and they had a
very competitive well judged event. <BR><BR>The rest of us ALL flew
the advanced pattern, with Handicaps. FAI got –1pt per
maneuver, Masters –1/2pt, Advanced flew it straight up, and
Intermediate pilots got +1pts. <BR><BR>It was not only a lot
of fun (Everyone but the advanced guys were flying an unknown for the most
part) but it also was a VERY tight contest. I don’t recall who
won...didn’t really matter. <BR><BR>No..it didn’t follow the
advertised sanctioned contest, but it was great fun, competitive, a very
good learning/practicing event, and it made the best from the turnout we
had.<BR><BR>-Mark</SPAN></FONT>
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