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while back. I’ll see if I can either dig it up or have him chime in again
to divulge about it.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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w:st="on">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</st1:PersonName>] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>brian young<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, December 17, 2007
5:11 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA
Mailing List</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion]
FW: WC '07</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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That would be pretty cool actually. Maybe you could go ahead and do the AMA
patterns for the every couple of years change and then we could blame the
computer when no one likes them. <img width=18 height=18
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<b><i><span style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Mark Atwood
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style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Sorry...that was intended just for
Verne, but for those that have interest or ideas...let me know!<br>
<br>
-M<br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From: </span></b>Mark Atwood
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Date: </span></b>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:35:51
-0500<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To: </span></b><st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Conversation: </span></b>[NSRCA-discussion]
WC '07<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject: </span></b>Re: [NSRCA-discussion] WC
'07<br>
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Verne,<br>
<br>
I often have staff that need a fake practice project to work on to learn a new
technology or the like, and I was thinking that a random Unknowns generator
would not be all that challenging and would provide the team some value.
I figure if I plan it now...might have a shot at having something useful
for ‘09 and maybe even for this summer’s Nats practice for Andy.<br>
<br>
Here’s the thought...All the manuevers from the catalog get loaded into a
database. Each is assigned a number of attribute... K-Factor,
Center/endbox, Entry Altitude, Exit Altitude, Entry orientation, Exit Orientation,
manuever class, etc etc etc. Then it’s simply a matter of writing a
rules engine...given the Entry Altitude, current K-factor, etc, you query for a
subset of maneuvers that meet the criteria, and select one randomly. Of
course there are additional checks...no more than X # of K-5s, etc....no more
than 1 from a given class...etc. But it’s VERY VERY doable, and I
think would make a great online Web app that I can host here at work.
People go to the web site...and BHAM...they print off a new unknown...or
20. <br>
<br>
Interested??? I would need some help writing the specs.... And I
may contact FAI to see if there’s a soft copy of the manuevers so they
can be imported. Of course the follow up add on is something that auto
generates the Aresti...<br>
<br>
Thoughts?<br>
<br>
<br>
On 11/21/07 6:04 PM, "Verne Koester" <verne@twmi.rr.com> wrote:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Geez, Mark, I'm all a' flutter....<br>
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</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Truth is, I help Andrew because I enjoy it. I used to coach him a few
years back, but now he coaches me. We did spend a fair amount of time getting
ready but I enjoyed every minute of it. Andrew's a great kid from great parents
(where the credit REALLY belongs). What's not to like? <br>
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</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Thanks,<br>
Verne<br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> Mark Atwood <a
href="mailto:atwoodm@paragon-inc.com"><mailto:atwoodm@paragon-inc.com></a>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA
Mailing List</st1:PersonName> <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"><mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org></a>
<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, November 19, 2007
2:06 PM<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] WC
'07<br>
<br>
<br>
While I want to congratulate Quique, Jason and Andrew over and over and
over again...I feel remiss that there’s been little mention of
their callers. I don’t know who called for Quique or Jason, But I
know the Verne Koester was Andrew’s caller and he put in such an incredible
amount of time helping him prepare that it seems negligent not to include
him in the hoopla. <br>
<br>
I knew Verne would be the first to defer all of the glory for Andrew, but
for those that know how hard these two have worked for this opportunity....
Twice daily practice routine, Verne creating new Unknowns every day,
hours and hours of critique, all in a very selfless effort to take a
gifted set of thumbs to the next level...well, you have to step back and
give a few claps for Verne as well.<br>
<br>
I’m extremely proud of Andrew...someone that I’ve had the
privilege of helping through the pattern ranks. But I also have
huge respect and congrats to Verne for the effort he made (along with a
myriad of other supporters) to help him get there. <br>
<br>
I KNOW that Jason and Quique have their own “Verne” to thank and I
hope someone jumps on here and lets us all know who they are, so that we
can show them equal appreciation for their efforts.<br>
<br>
-Mark<br>
<br>
<br>
On 11/19/07 1:19 PM, "Earl Haury" <ejhaury@comcast.net> wrote:<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Made it home from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Argentina</st1:place></st1:country-region> this morning, a bit tired
from a long drive yesterday, a long wait at the airport, and a long nite
on the airplane. The WC was completely worth the effort. The posts so far
do not begin to describe the huge amount of work, the superb flying, and
awesome accomplishment of Team <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>!<br>
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</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>The Team spent huge amounts of time at the practice field flying
in conditions (wind, sun, dark, cold) most wouldn't even try. Each flight
was generally critiqued by a number of Team members & supporters as
these guys worked together to eliminate every possible flaw. There was
total focus and commitment within and for the Team. Team Manager Al Glenn
took care of administrative details - including leaving the hotel around
5:00am to ensure transmitters were impounded on time, handling
"information just in time" logistics and essentially doing
everything but sleeping. (Don't give him too much grief when the photos
of him sleeping at the banquet publish.)<br>
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</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>The conditions during the prelims were extremely difficult. Cross
winds in or out each day that approached 30mph at times. It was amazing
how many "unknown" folks flew exceptionally well and that all
of the "know" folks flew even better. Not only were these guys
flying in strong wind - but it was usually quite cold in the morning
sessions as well. The semi's and finals were also windy - but not as bad
and it got warmer, downright hot for the finals. <br>
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</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Bad luck and a great performance by BPLR prevented Team <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region> from
winning the Team Championship - BPLR flew one flight during the only calm
period (maybe half an hour) of the prelims and did a very good job of
capitalizing upon the opportunity. Jason was up next - but a delay to
allow for an airliner departure was long enough for the wind to return
before Jason flew. This was enough to swing the advantage to the French
and give them a well fought win - Team <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region> can be proud of second, it was
a hard fought battle with great flying on each side, with the Japanese
team always in the mix.<br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
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</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>All of the flying in the finals was exceptional. Quique was
consistently solid, Jason likewise (and winning his first WC round), and
Andrew flying superbly. In hindsight - it may be that the
"in-close" style Andrew flew to good advantage in the prelims /
semi's that may not have scored as well in the finals without the strong
crosswind. <br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
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</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>There were a lot of electrics (mostly Hacker) as well as glow
(mostly YS) and neither had an advantage / disadvantage in the strong
winds. Either propulsion is totally viable, Sebastiano even flew a Hacker
with contra-rotating props in the finals - good power and excellent
braking.<br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'><br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>The highlight of the experience occurred while standing next to
Quique when he was announced as the winner (he didn't know he'd won).
I'll remember his emotion forever - he really wanted this! <br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'><br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>So - second WC Team placing is good, every Team member making the
Finals is outstanding, everyone in the top 8 is exceptional, and a USA
Team member winning the World Championship is more than great! The
accomplishments of 2007 Team <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>
are HUGE!! Congratulations to Quique, Jason, and Andrew - we couldn't be
more proud or appreciative of your accomplishments!! Thanks to the
callers who worked as hard as the pilots, the TM's that handled
logistics, and everyone who contribute to an exceptional performance by
Team <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<br>
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