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<DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">"We’re also going to fully enforce weight/size on all planes that compete – everyone will be weighed and measured on the day of check-in – each plane will be “stickered” as they qualify and if anyone fails to make weight or size then they’ll have the whole day on check-in day to make modifications but will need to be weighed and measured again before the check-in period ends (and pass) before they’ll be allowed to fly. Random weight checks will also be made throughout the event (random process to be determined later)."</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><FONT color=#000000>I've been trying to pitch this for a while now. You guys actually listened (finally). </FONT><FONT color=#000000>Thank you!!!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><FONT color=#000000>John Pavlick</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><BR><BR>--- On <B>Thu, 7/30/09, Derek Koopowitz <I><derekkoopowitz@gmail.com></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid"><BR>From: Derek Koopowitz <derekkoopowitz@gmail.com><BR>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format<BR>To: "'General pattern discussion'" <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><BR>Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 9:32 AM<BR><BR>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Mike,</SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Thanks for responding. The board discussed a lot of these ideas the week after the Nats and we’ve been working on a list of stuff that we’re going to ask Dave to implement next year. Pretty much what you’ve outlined below is in that list with some variations.</SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">We’re also going to fully enforce weight/size on all planes that compete – everyone will be weighed and measured on the day of check-in – each plane will be “stickered” as they qualify and if anyone fails to make weight or size then they’ll have the whole day on check-in day to make modifications but will need to be weighed and measured again before the check-in period ends (and pass) before they’ll be allowed to fly. Random weight checks will also be made throughout the event (random process to be determined later).</SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">-Derek</SPAN></DIV>
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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'"> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>michael s harrison<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 30, 2009 5:30 AM<BR><B>To:</B> 'General pattern discussion'<BR><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format</SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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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 [mailto:drmikedds@sbcglobal.net] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Don Ramsey'<BR><B>Subject:</B> nats format</SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>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. </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>They are:</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN>1.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Have a finals for advanced</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>a.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>8 finalists</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>b.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>3 rounds</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>c.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Judged by advanced or intermediate judges(qualified volunteers)</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>d.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>The site is open so it is not a space issue</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>e.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>24 flights would take app 3 hours</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>f.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Do on 4<SUP>th</SUP> day</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>g.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Count the prelims as a 1000 normalized score</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>h.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Count 3 of 4 scores for the winner</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN>2.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Modify masters accordingly</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>a.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>3 round finals</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>b.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Count prelims as a 1000 normalized score</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>c.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Count 3 of 4 for the winner</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>d.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>10 finalists</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>e.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>30 flights about 5.5 hours</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN>3.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Fai</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>a.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>3 rounds final</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>b.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>F-11 flown 1 time</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>c.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Each unknown(1&2) flown once</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>d.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Count the semi-final F-11 scores only as a single 1000 normalized score</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>e.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Count 3 of 4 for the winner</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>f.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>10 finalists</DIV>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><SPAN>g.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>30 flights about 5.5 hours</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Rationale behind changes:</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Advanced </DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>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. </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Masters </DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>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. </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>FAI</DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>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. </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>To conclude:</DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal> </DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>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. </DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>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. </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Respectfully</DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Mike Harrison</DIV></DIV></DIV><BR>-----Inline Attachment Follows-----<BR><BR>
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