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<DIV>Bob:</DIV>
<DIV>Your statement about most of the flyers compete just to have fun,
resonates. Taking Masters as an example, I remember well when there were
over 50 Masters in the Nats. I'm sure that the majority knew they weren't
going to be on the podium when trophies were handed out. Most of them
probably knew it when they left their driveways at home. Still they
went. Seeing friends, getting in some flying, seeing how they stack up
with/against the best we have to offer, the color, excitement, being able to
help out--no use going on and on. Many, many different motivations
for the trouble and expense of attending. And, that probably goes for any
contest; just the motives may change a little. And, I feel the above
statement applies to all classes. As always, just my privately held
opinion.</DIV>
<DIV>Bill Glaze</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:07 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] stirring
the pot..;)</DIV>
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<DIV>Kris,</DIV>
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<DIV>I agree. </DIV>
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<DIV>Now, I am speaking from someone who has not been in the game for a
few years. The last time I went to the NATS was in '95, flying in FAI
after having just moved up from Masters. I thought seriously about
whether I should practice the F sequence or not, and decided that my
goal for the NATS was to make it into the finals. (This was before the
semi-finals format). Four rounds P for the prelims, 2 rounds F for the
finals. I spent all my time practicing the P sequence as a result. Alas,
they only took 10 people into the finals, I think I was 15th. At least I
was happy I had not wasted time flying the F schedule. :-)</DIV>
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<DIV>Yes, competition should be fun. Yes, part of the game is to
separate the "best from the best". But, it should be fun, too. I think
that is why the majority of the fliers participate. Make it too
challenging, then only the best will be left and the rank-and-file
fliers at the local contests may drop out.</DIV>
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<DIV>JMHO.</DIV>
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<DIV>Bob R.</DIV>
<DIV><BR><BR>--- On <B>Mon, 5/18/09, krishlan fitzsimmons
<I><homeremodeling2003@yahoo.com></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>IMO, for many, the point of flying pattern isn't to go to
the nats. If this was the case, we would have about 125 pattern
pilots. The point of flying pattern to many in my district
varies, but not many want to go to the nats. Now this being
said, I do want to go, still in Masters this year, but next year
I will fly FAI. My thought is that if I want to fly 2 rounds of
F at a contest, I can choose to do this, but they will be my
throw away rounds. The pilot who doesn't want to practice F
shouldn't be forced to fly it, or have his rounds thrown away
just because the pilots who go to the nats want local contests
flown how the nats are. </DIV>
<DIV>I would assume that most FAI nats pilots don't care about
the trophy anyway, so we could judge them all 6 rounds of F if
they want. As a masters pilot, I like judging the F
sequence. I support it being flown, and judged at locals,
however, I don't think it should be forced to be flown at a
local. Just my opinion. </DIV>
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<DIV>Think about this, try the system of flying both sequences
at a contest, now throw in us, or imagine yourself being one of
the masters guys who want to move up. Would you want to be
forced to learn two sequences just to move up and fly a contest?
Or be forced to take two zero rounds because you just moved up
and haven't had time to learn two sequences? Many would stay in
Masters I would guess. </DIV>
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