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<DIV><SPAN class=500075017-17102007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
didn't want you to stand alone in this...it's too important.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Woodward, Jim<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 17, 2007 1:31
PM<BR><B>To:</B> NSRCA Mailing List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion]
D3 Championship<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I think this takes
the cake as a first time nsrca-list email. Thank you for the
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>McLaughlin, Ryan
(FRS.JAX)<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Wednesday,
October 17, 2007 1:19 PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [NSRCA-discussion] D3
Championship</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P></DIV>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This is my first post to the NSRCA
list as I am a bit 'internet shy', but I thought I might be able to add some
value to the FAI judging discussion <ST1:PERSONNAME
w:st="on">Jim</ST1:PERSONNAME> W started. Although I tend to err on the
side of diplomacy : ), I believe the feelings <ST1:PERSONNAME
w:st="on">Jim</ST1:PERSONNAME> expressed are legitimate and shared by many FAI
competitors throughout the country. As a long time participant, I
realize that bias is not a new problem but I do not think we should accept
this is as a "fact of life" and move on. I think we have an excellent
opportunity here and we should make the most of
it.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The primary issue to address in my
opinion is not disparity in judging standards between judges, though as Earl
points out, this is important. Rather, it is the different standard
applied to pilots within one score set--i.e.. scoring a pilot lower or higher
based on who he is. Our penchant for creating "superstars" is the most
discouraging aspect of FAI competition. To remedy this, we must all make
a conscious decision to change a long established tradition in our
sport. Are we ready to take this on?</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Complaining isn't the answer and
neither is staying quiet, a mistake that has made the FAI competitors as
responsible as anyone else for the situation. To this end, I submit for
your review the following ideas to specifically target the FAI bias
issue:</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1. Sacrifice one FAI round per
contest to serve as an "open" round for all contestants expected to judge FAI
during the event. Allow everyone to compare notes and use this as a
coaching opportunity.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2. Drop one FAI pilot to
Masters at each contest to serve as a judge for all rounds and use volunteers
from other classes to serve as the others. This would have to be an
agreement made among FAI pilots.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3. Extend the pilots meeting
to go over specific issues, maybe a new one or two every meet rather than just
pointing out the landing zone, etc. Make a "mini" judging seminar
mandatory each contest.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">4. Certify judges for FAI on
a volunteer basis and only use "certified" judges in the
contest.</SPAN></FONT> <O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">5. Utilize peer judging, in
other words, have FAI pilots judge themselves. If a pilot is not flying,
he is judging his fellow competitors.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Some of this may seem radical, but
I believe there is room for a bit of this. Pattern belongs to us
right? I welcome any ideas or critique anyone can offer. I will
clarify any of the above upon request.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you for your
consideration.</SPAN></FONT> <O:P></O:P></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ryan McLaughlin</SPAN></FONT>
<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Eustis, <ST1:STATE
w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Florida</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE></SPAN></FONT>
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