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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'>Agree for FAI - part of the reason the
F-09 is flown for the semi’s and the 4 rounds are flown for the finals is
because this is the system that will best prepare the FAI pilots for the WC.
The level at which the F is flown by the top pilots often warrants a closer
look for the top 8 (vs the top 20 in the semi finals).<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'>We all pay the same entry fee, so why is
it some get to fly more than others? Valid question, not unlike why don’t
Intermediate, Sportsman, and Advanced get as much airtime per flight as
Masters. I’d point out that in most competitive events, there are
classes which are graded in experience (skill) required, the performance
level/requirements of the equipment, and often the time needed to complete the
event. It only makes sense that sequences get gradually more difficult,
longer, and require higher performance equipment. F3A, being driven by
the WC, has understandably reduced the sequence length due to time
considerations at the WC. The structure of the flying at the NATs is to
pick the best, and it is not the same for all classes because of the
differences in the classes (one size does not fit all).<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'>Why is there a finals (and semi finals)
for F3A at the US NATs? Several reasons –<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'>- With the often large number of pilots,
several unequal conditions do or may exist – weather variations, site
variations, and the matrix system may be used (which does not provide equal
exposure amongst competing pilots). So the goal of the prelims is too
make sure that those that have a reasonable shot at winning are included in the
group that makes it out of the prelims (the actual placing of the pilots
leaving the prelims is not the primary goal of the prelims) into the semifinals
where the unequal conditions are eliminated/reduced (possible because of the
smaller number of pilots in the semifinals).<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'>- the semifinals are used to ensure that
all finalists are capable of flying the F sequence (this was added several
years ago, based on experience, and as voted on by the FAI pilots – many of
who realized adding the semifinals would reduce their personal flying time).<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'>- the finals are to pick the best of the
best – the skill level in F3A at the US NATs is high enough that it is
extremely difficult to distinguish the top pilots on the P schedule alone.<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'>Why is there a finals for Masters at the
US NATs?<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'>- With the often large number of pilots,
several unequal conditions do or may exist – weather variations, site
variations, and the matrix system may be used (which does not provide equal
exposure amongst competing pilots). So the goal of the prelims is too
make sure that those that have a reasonable shot at winning are included in the
group that makes it out of the prelims.<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'>- In the finals, all pilots fly within a
small time window, and the chances of unequal conditions are greatly reduced,
and it is much easier for a judge to accurately judge and rank 8 pilots.<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'>- The finals in Masters is often very close,
with the winners capable of flying F3A P at a similar level. I believe
Masters pilots are flying Masters, in part, because they don’t want to be
burdened by flying 2 schedules (F3A P and F) and unknowns. So, the
Masters finals ends up being very close some years.<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'>- No scores from the prelims should be
carried forward to the finals. The matrix system does not have equal
exposure and does impart a degree of bias to the results. This bias is
best left to the prelims, and not brought forward to the finals.<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'>Why is there not a finals in Intermediate
and Advanced?<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'>- Because the first 6 rounds of flying
occur within a relatively small window, at the same site, so the probability of
unequal conditions (poor weather in part of a round) are greatly reduced.<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'>- the smaller number of flyers and reduced
judging time increases the accuracy of pilot ranking for the group as a whole.<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'>- The majority of years, the depth of
flying is not enough to warrant a finals for a “closer” look, and additional
rounds are not going to change the result (unlike Masters and F3A where
placings pretty routinely change).<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'>The added detail of the finals for Masters
and semifinals/finals for F3A has everything to do with picking the best pilot
out of larger groups with more pilot depth – in essence, a closer look is
needed. It has nothing to do with screwing the Intermediate and Advanced
pilots out of flying time, prestige, or glory. It has nothing to do with
feeding the ego of the Masters or F3A pilots.<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'>So far as the banquet and awards ceremony
(and announcement of semi finalists and finalists). It would be nice to
have a large audience for the presentation of trophies/awards to all pilots for
all classes, and for the announcement of semi finalists and finalists –
BUT – the logistics just don’t support that. In the years I’ve
attended the NATs, I’ve gotten my award at packed banquets, and in the
middle of the field with a handful of people left. My suggestion would be
hold the banquet when the largest turnout will occur, and let the
awards/announcements fall where they may. Bias the banquet to give the
crowds and glory to the Intermediate and Advanced pilots – more people
have a better shot at getting a NATs award “on the way up” than
they do in Masters or F3A (which are never attained by some).<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'>Regards,<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'>Dave Lockhart<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'><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><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>J Shu<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Friday, July 31, 2009 8:54
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><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I prefer to leave FAI alone and leave it
as a 4 round finals. Besides, the rules state it to be flown this way.</span></font><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I do like the addition of the
Advanced/Intermediate finals.</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><br>
Regards,<br>
Jason<br>
<a href="http://www.shulmanaviation.com">www.shulmanaviation.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.composite-arf.com">www.composite-arf.com</a></span></font><font
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:#E4E4E4'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a
href="mailto:drmikedds@sbcglobal.net" title="drmikedds@sbcglobal.net">michael s
harrison</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>To:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"
title="nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">'General pattern discussion'</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Thursday, July 30,
2009 8:29 AM<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> [NSRCA-discussion]
FW: nats format<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>They
are:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>1.</span></font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Have a finals for advanced<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>a.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>8 finalists<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>b.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>3 rounds<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>c.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Judged by advanced or intermediate judges(qualified volunteers)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>d.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>The site is open so it is not a space issue<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>e.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>24 flights would take app 3 hours<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>f.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Do on 4<sup>th</sup> day<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>g.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Count the prelims as a 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>h.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Count 3 of 4 scores for the winner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>2.</span></font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Modify masters accordingly<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>a.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>3 round finals<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>b.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Count prelims as a 1000 normalized score<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>c.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Count 3 of 4 for the winner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>d.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>10 finalists<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>e.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>30 flights about 5.5 hours<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>3.</span></font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Fai<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>a.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>3 rounds final<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>b.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>F-11 flown 1 time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>c.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Each unknown(1&2) flown once<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>d.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Count the semi-final F-11 scores only as a single 1000 normalized
score<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>e.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>Count 3 of 4 for the winner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>f.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>10 finalists<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=msolistparagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>g.</span></font><font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
</span></font>30 flights about 5.5 hours<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Rationale
behind changes:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Advanced
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Masters
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>FAI<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>To
conclude:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Respectfully<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mike
Harrison<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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