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<DIV>If we were to have the banquet on Practice day (night), it could serve as the Pilots meeting, but that would make it mandatory, correct?. We would then have to add a cost to the entry fee...if it was modest, I wouldn't oppose it ($25?).</DIV>
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<DIV>For me, having the Nats end on a Friday is best since it allows the drive home to be more bearable, and leaves Sunday for recovery before work...:)</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Atwood, Mark<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:30 AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> General pattern discussion<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">I think MANY would stay if there was a reason to stay. I’d love to see the Nat’s start on a Wed, and finish on Saturday (I know…the AMA dictates the schedule), but that would take some of the job/vacation pressure off trying to get home right away.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">If day 3 scores were NOT posted (‘cept to announce the finalists…and that would just be names, not scores), and there was a serious “event” following Finals day, I think MANY would stay as that would end the Nationals for everyone.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">The Final evening would be a party. Dinner, awards, raffle, etc. No one needs to practice, everyone leaves town in the morning. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">As it stands now, we all depart over a period of 3 days. FAI starts to depart on day 2 if we miss the semi-finals. Int/Adv all leave on day 3 along with FAI and Masters that miss the cut, the finalists depart either on Day 4, or many stay the night and leave on day 5.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">In addition to not having any real celebration (especially for the winners) we also lose all of our help. Both formal and informal. Yes, we’re low on judges, but pilots lose their callers and helpers. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">If a LOT of people needed to stay (those involved in the finals, flying, judging, scoring, helping with the banquet, whatever) even more people would stay to participate. And you would simply plan for it. The Nats would be thought of as a 4 day event and people would schedule that. As it stands now, it varies based on how well you fly.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>John Konneker<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thursday, July 30, 2009 8:56 AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> Discussion List<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Good ideas!<BR>I've flown both Intermediate and Advanced at the Nats and I like the idea of a finals added for those two classes...<BR>a lot!<BR>I also like the idea of having the banquet at the end of the Nats. It really would be a party then!<BR>;-)<BR>To play the devil's advocate...<BR>How many more than the final eight for those classes would stay for that last evening?<BR>JLK<BR> </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I’ll let other chime in on the masters /FAI stuff, but I’d like to add to Mikes comment on Advanced and say we should add both an Advanced Finals, as well as an Intermediate Finals. Reduce the finalists to 8, and you’ll have time to fit both in on Site 4 on Finals day. All the same motivations, and it keeps more people around for the last day. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I’d really like to see ALL classes finish up on the same day. IF that day can be a Friday, or a Saturday…I’d like to see the Banquet CLOSE the event rather than be in the middle.</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I think it would be great if every planned to stay that last day to see everyone fly, to help with the final judging, and have a party at the end to celebrate everyone’s success. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">As it stands now, the only consolidated social event comes on the evening that everyone is MOST concerned about getting in a few rounds of practice. We’re forced to choose between spending quality time with friends we only get to see once a year, or practicing to do our best in THE competition of the year that we’ve spent all year prepping for. For FAI, it’s getting a flight or two up on the F pattern. In the other classes…it’s your last chance to make the finals. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">It’s a little messed up.</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=#1f497d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Thoughts??</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> michael s harrison [mailto:drmikedds@sbcglobal.net] <BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:45 PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> 'Don Ramsey'<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> nats format</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">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. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">1.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Have a finals for advanced</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">a.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">8 finalists</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">b.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">3 rounds</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">c.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Judged by advanced or intermediate judges(qualified volunteers)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">d.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The site is open so it is not a space issue</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">e.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">24 flights would take app 3 hours</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">f.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Do on 4<SUP>th</SUP> day</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">g.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Count the prelims as a 1000 normalized score</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">h.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Count 3 of 4 scores for the winner</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">2.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Modify masters accordingly</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">a.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">3 round finals</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">b.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Count prelims as a 1000 normalized score</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">c.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Count 3 of 4 for the winner</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">d.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">10 finalists</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">e.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">30 flights about 5.5 hours</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">3.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Fai</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">a.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">3 rounds final</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">b.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">F-11 flown 1 time</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">c.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Each unknown(1&2) flown once</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">d.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Count the semi-final F-11 scores only as a single 1000 normalized score</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">e.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Count 3 of 4 for the winner</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">f.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">10 finalists</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">g.</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">30 flights about 5.5 hours</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Rationale behind changes:</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Advanced </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">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. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Masters </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">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. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">FAI</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">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. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">To conclude:</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">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. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">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. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Respectfully</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Mike Harrison</SPAN></FONT></P>
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