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Bill:<br>
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I agree 100% with you. Everyone pays the same entry fee and should
have a similar experience. The Intermediate or Advanced Champion is no
less excited than the Masters or FAI Champ I'm sure. Giving them a
comparable event is the right thing to do and I will volunteer now to
help judge their finals next year if they are short of judges. I
understand the logistical issues but we need to have one event with 4
classes and not 2 events with the have and have nots. <br>
<br>
Chris<br>
<br>
Bill Glaze wrote:
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Glad that you recognized that not
everyone has the capability or ambition to be a Master or FAI pilot.
For whatever reason. I feel that fact doesn't make their membership in
NSRCA an less valuable, nor does it make them a second-class member.
IMHO. However, my feeling is that, if you want them to stick around,
that they should be given (granted?) the same consideration as all
other classes. Not venting, or ranting; just stating a belief.</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Bill Glaze</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2">NSRCA 2388</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2">AMA 2221</font></div>
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href="mailto:atwoodm@paragon-inc.com">Atwood, Mark</a> </div>
<div
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<a moz-do-not-send="true" title="nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">General pattern
discussion</a> </div>
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style="font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><b>Sent:</b>
Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:25 AM</div>
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Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Excellent
idea.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Also,
I think we do the intermediate pilots a disservice by assuming they’re
overwhelmed. There are as many destination Intermediate pilots as
there are Masters. They’re not all beginners and would appreciate some
respect for their level of accomplishment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Honestly
I think we currently do the same for the Masters pilots. They’re
finals is almost an afterthought compared to FAI. We need to
celebrate and respect each level somewhat equally. We all know the
top dogs are the FAI finalists… but that shouldn’t diminish the
accomplishment of the lower class victors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>John
Konneker<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:18 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Discussion List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Why not
let the NSRCA ask this year's Nats Intermediate pilots how they feel
about a finals being added?<br>
JLK<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">From:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:drmikedds@sbcglobal.net">drmikedds@sbcglobal.net</a><br>
To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a><br>
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:09:18 -0500<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">I
agree with Earl that intermediate is in a big learning curve and coming
to the nats ,competing at that level, learning the ropes, taking it all
in, seeing all the other flyers, competing for 3 days,etc. should be
more than enough for these newcomers. </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">The
banquet can make that night sort of special for these intermediate
pilots as well. They can give out the trophies and prizes for these
pilots. There wonderfully are many young and new pilots that can
celebrate at this time. The finalists for the next day can be
announced also. </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>michael
s harrison<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 30, 2009 7:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format</span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';"> michael
s harrison [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:drmikedds@sbcglobal.net">mailto:drmikedds@sbcglobal.net</a>] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:45 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Don Ramsey'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> nats format</span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">After
considerable thought and reflection, I would like to share my views of
the nats and the classes flown. I believe we have been very fortunate
to have an excellent group of volunteers that work and sacrifice to
make the nats happen. That group is led by the event director Dave
Guerin, who has worked tirelessly and unselfishly for years at this
job. I believe he has responded to our desires to make this the best
national event possible. With that in mind, there are some changes I
believe we can make that would be a win-win for everyone and reduce the
workload as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">They are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">1.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Have a
finals for advanced<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">a.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">8
finalists<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">b.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">3 rounds<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">c.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Judged
by advanced or intermediate judges(qualified volunteers)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">d.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">The site
is open so it is not a space issue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">e.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">24
flights would take app 3 hours<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">f.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Do on 4<sup>th</sup>
day<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">g.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Count
the prelims as a 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">h.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Count 3
of 4 scores for the winner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">2.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Modify
masters accordingly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">a.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">3 round
finals<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">b.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Count
prelims as a 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">c.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Count 3
of 4 for the winner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">d.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">10
finalists<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">e.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">30
flights about 5.5 hours<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">3.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Fai<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">a.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">3 rounds
final<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">b.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">F-11
flown 1 time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">c.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Each
unknown(1&2) flown once<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">d.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Count
the semi-final F-11 scores only as a single 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">e.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Count 3
of 4 for the winner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">f.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">10
finalists<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">g.</span><span
style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">30
flights about 5.5 hours<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Rationale
behind changes:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Advanced
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">This
would make for a very exciting and fun event for the advanced class.
It would make the 4<sup>th</sup> day a very real part of the nats for
them. This format is totally self contained with no additional
personnel required. It could be started and finished before the
masters and fai is done. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Masters <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Masters
is in a real sense an endurance contest. How many times does someone
have to fly the same sequence to prove he is the best in that class.
The present system is 10 times! The only argument is the equal
exposure issue-which may have merit. The system I propose addresses
that issue and takes less time. I raised the number of finalists to 10
to close the argument that someone is cutout of the finals because of
unequal exposure. Counting the prelim as one of the 4 scores is, in my
opinion a legitimate score to keep-having been earned over a period of
3 days under a number of variables. Assuming incorrect scoring(bias,
unequal exposure, etc.), the competitor has 3 flights to erase that
concern. Any 3 flights count so the prelims score can be dropped. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">FAI<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">The
argument for doing 2 Finals pattern is that at the world event in the
semifinals, there is not equal exposure of the pilots and the pool is
so large that conditions can change substantially over the course of
doing the semifinals. This rationale wouldn’t apply at the nats. The
semifinals at the nats is only 2 flights with 20 pilots, using the
prelim score as a 1000 normalized score. Therefore, the 2 F patterns
can be combined to be a score carried over into the finals event. The
finals then becomes a single F pattern and 2 unknowns. Count 3 of 4
scores. I would recommend doing the F schedule first, then the 2
unknowns. I believe all the other pilots would love to see FAI unknown
finals flown by some of the best pilots in the world. It would be a
showcase event. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">To
conclude:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">I
believe this is a win-win for everyone. We would add finals to
advanced; both the Masters and FAI finals would be shortened; the best
pilots would be showcased; more pilots would be in the finals; fewer
personnel to do the finals. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">There is
no perfect system. I am sure there will be objections of some kind,
but I believe this system has real merit and should be implemented. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Respectfully<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Mike
Harrison<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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