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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Here is one intermediate pilot that votes
to have finals on Friday for intermediate and advanced. <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This year was my first NATS and I would
be surprised if anyone said they were overwhelmed. <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I finished 12 out of 22 and my thought
was that the announcement of the winners for intermediate and advanced was a
bit uneventful because it was announced on Thurs afternoon and most people were
gone when the awards were given out.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>I think it would be real neat to give out all awards at the banquet on
Friday or Sat evening.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Ron Hansen<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b>
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
10:25 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>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>Excellent
idea.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>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></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>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></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;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
10:18 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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>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></font></p>
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size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>From: drmikedds@sbcglobal.net<br>
To: nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<br>
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:09:18 -0500<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: nats format<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#1F497D'>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></font><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#1F497D'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#1F497D'>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></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#1F497D'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;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>michael s harrison<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, July 30, 2009 7:30
AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [NSRCA-discussion] FW:
nats format</span></font><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#1F497D'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#1F497D'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;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
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>They are:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>1.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Have a
finals for advanced<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>a.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>8
finalists<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>b.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>3 rounds<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>c.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Judged
by advanced or intermediate judges(qualified volunteers)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>d.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>The site
is open so it is not a space issue<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>e.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>24
flights would take app 3 hours<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>f.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Do on 4<sup>th</sup>
day<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>g.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count
the prelims as a 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>h.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count 3
of 4 scores for the winner<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>2.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Modify
masters accordingly<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>a.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>3 round finals<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>b.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count
prelims as a 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>c.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count 3
of 4 for the winner<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>d.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>10
finalists<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>e.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>30
flights about 5.5 hours<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>3.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Fai<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>a.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>3 rounds
final<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>b.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>F-11
flown 1 time<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>c.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Each
unknown(1&2) flown once<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>d.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count
the semi-final F-11 scores only as a single 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>e.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count 3
of 4 for the winner<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>f.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>10
finalists<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>g.</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>30
flights about 5.5 hours<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Rationale behind changes:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Advanced <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Masters <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>FAI<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>To conclude:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Respectfully<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Mike Harrison<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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