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<DIV><FONT size=2>The point system has been around long enough... that not many
current flyers would remember people who dis "sandbag" just to <BR>"take wood
for the walls."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>It would not have been devised at all if there had not been a
problem.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=atwoodm@paragon-inc.com href="mailto:atwoodm@paragon-inc.com">Mark
Atwood</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] Point System
- Was " Stirring up the Masters 2009Sequence discussionagain..."</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12px">Why do we have one? (point system)<BR><BR>Not to play
devils advocate but do we really have that many people trying to “cheat” to
take home an extra plaque? Yeah, some people hang around a class a
little longer than others, but I don’t ever recall someone staying beyond the
point where peer pressure failed, and we had to rely on an un-enforced point
system to get the job done.<BR><BR>I mean lets face it...if there’s a guy just
tearing up the advanced circuit...winning everything in his path, A) he’s
going to get pretty bored with that at some point B) he’s going to get heckled
to DEATH at some point from the Master’s guys calling him chicken since he’s
clearly afraid to compete against kids his own size :) and C) and this
is a big “C”... Who cares?? If I’m flying Advanced against him and
continually having my A$$ handed to me...then apparently there’s room for my
flying to improve. I can choose to improve it staying in Advanced until
either the aforementioned sandbagger moves up and I can claim victory with my
inferior flying against now inferior competition, OR I can choose to bypass
all together and move to Masters and get a new challenge having never won the
pinnacle of the previous class, but feeling confident in my own
abilities.<BR><BR>MORE importantly...if I fly for fun? Which I really
think about 50% of the flyers in pattern do, then I can hang at whatever level
challenges me, provides me with the best “reward” level for my time and
investment, and maximize my “fun”. <BR><BR>I think the “point” system
should be little more than a guideline for the avid competitor who’s goal is
to move through the classes, gain proficiency, and who’s target is winning in
FAI. It’s a guideline to know when it’s maybe time to move up, to
prevent moving too early, and yet stay on a good course for becoming the
best.<BR><BR>For the rest, I think it’s a non issue.<BR><BR>I’m an avid
golfer...I suck, but I’m avid. My handicap says I should be playing from
the blue tees on most courses... But on a given day, I’d much rather go
out and shoot an 82 from the whites, than post an 86 from the Blues.
Just my preference...it’s more fun. <BR><BR>My
.02<BR><BR>-Mark<BR><BR><BR>On 8/13/07 2:23 PM, "BUDDYonRC@aol.com"
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<BLOCKQUOTE><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><FONT face=Arial>Glen<BR>I agree
and also think the advanced schedule was softened to much to be a stepping
stone to masters. The present Advanced pattern was designed accommodate the
move from Intermediate to Advanced.<BR> <BR>The current Advanced
schedule will keep the interest up through Advanced but may result in
loosing pilots unless they are allowed to stay in Advanced, which as it is
now<BR>Designed is a poor stepping stone to Masters.<BR> <BR>A smoother
transition upward almost seems like it would require another class between
Advanced and Masters<BR>It seems like we have two types of contestants, all
having a true interest and dedication to the sport but one group lacks the
basic tools to progress up the ladder as it is now designed.<BR> <BR>My
observations indicate that this is one of the reasons we are loosing
members.<BR>People who are competitive will compete as long as there is an
attainable goal when that goal becomes to big a step or they or forced to
move to a class that is above their ability or one that requires more time
or equipment than what is available they move on to something that will more
nearly suit their circumstances and still satisfy their desire to
participate and be competitive.<BR> <BR>We have seen this many times in
our own group when people move to FAI and then move back to masters because
of one of the above examples. <BR> <BR>Where do those who are located
in a lower class go? <BR>My observation as I mentioned before is somewhere
else.<BR> Perhaps it is time to think about this and design some
options that will maintain the interest of those who fall into that group
and keep them from moving on. <BR>Buddy <BR></FONT><FONT
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