<div>There is a discussion going on the District 7 list at the moment about not forcing people to move up a class (using points). Case in point is a pilot that was forced out of Intermediate into Advanced and has crashed 2 Angels Shadows due to "pilot error" (he admits it). He is 67 years old and his skill levels just don't warrant him being in Advanced.</div>
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<div>Eric Henderson's last article in Model Aviation about the points system in the NSRCA just proves this issue - I'm in full agreement with Eric on this and would like to see the points system scrapped. We definitely need to cater to the pattern pilot that is very uncomfortable flying a new class (they've pointed out of their current class) and would like to stay put until they feel more comfortable. This can also happen if a new sequence is developed for their class and the pilot is uncomfortable flying it as well in a contest. Shouldn't we allow them to move back a class until they feel comfortable with the new sequence (as Chris and Mike suggested)?</div>
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<div>I would hate to lose a pilot to pattern (and a long time supporter of pattern) because the system forced them to do something that they just aren't comfortable with doing.<br><br></div>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Feb 4, 2008 10:33 AM, chris moon <<a href="mailto:cjm767driver@hotmail.com">cjm767driver@hotmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div>I think Mike hit the nail. The real problem is that there are too many <br>guys that advance then hit a wall or drop out briefly without an easy <br>way to move back. Adding another class is just bad. WIth the average <br>
attendance at a contest probably around 20, probably less, if we add <br>another class to make 6, then that means essentially 3 people per <br>class. Not really a competitive atmosphere. My vote would be to allow <br>a system for guys to move BACK more easily, only for those who have <br>
moved up voluntarily and did not point out in their last class or have <br>failed to excel in their new class. The peter principle applies to <br>flying also.<br><br>But that's just my opinion, I could be wrong<br><br>
Chris
<div class="Ih2E3d"><br><br>mike mueller wrote:<br>> I've flown both classes in the last 3 years. I don't think that this <br>> discussion is going to get the rules changed.There are way too many <br>> Masters guys who are content with the way things are. I would like to <br>
> see the guys that are stuck at the bottom of their respective classes <br>> have an easier time going back a class. The main reason we have so <br>> many Masters flyers is we advanced guys thru the system before they <br>
> were ready to compete due to a lack of competition. It's sad to see <br>> guys hit a brick wall and end up quiting the sport due to frustration.<br>> I like the idea that I can fly Fai or Masters based on my own <br>
> volition. In the midwest we always have large fields in Masters and <br>> it's pretty hard to beat the field.<br>> Mike<br>><br></div>
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