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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'>How about your first contest determines
your class for the year.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>You may fly any class, but you may only
accumulate points for your stated class.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>If you pay two entry fees, you may fly to
classes but line 2 applies.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> </span></font></p>
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<p><b><i><font size=4 color=black face="Brush Script MT"><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>Jay Marshall</span></font></i></b> </p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:windowtext'>-----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>John Gayer<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Friday, </span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:windowtext'>October 23, 2009</span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:windowtext'>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;color:windowtext'>3:57 PM</span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:windowtext'><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> </span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:windowtext'>General pattern discussion</span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:windowtext'><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion]
Rules proposal 11-6 question</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:
.5in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Jim,<br>
<br>
I still like the proposal I made in that thread....</span></font></p>
<pre style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>/ how about changing the AMA advancemant rule and keep it very simple?</span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Your first contest of the year will determine your class for the year. </span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>You may go up one class at any time during the year but may not go back </span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>down during the year. At the start of the next year you may drop back </span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>one class at your option, stay where you are or go up a class.</span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>This is simple enough that your fellow competitiors will know if you are </span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>following the rules. It will also be up to your fellow competitiors </span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>through peer pressure to insure that you are not sandbagging.</span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></font></pre><pre style='margin-left:
.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></font></pre><pre
style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>/</span></font></pre>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The National database
proposal is actually in:<br>
<a
href="http://lists.nsrca.org/pipermail/nsrca-discussion/2007-August/054406.html">[NSRCA-discussion]
[Fwd: Proposal] </a><a name=54406></a><br>
<br>
<br>
John Gayer<br>
<br>
<br>
J N Hiller wrote: </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=EmailStyle25><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>We got into this back in August 2007. Here is a link <a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/pipermail/nsrca-discussion/2007-August/subject.html" moz-do-not-send=true>http://lists.nsrca.org/pipermail/nsrca-discussion/2007-August/subject.html</a>
Drop down to "[Fwd: Proposal]". While there look at "</span></font></span><span
class=MsoHyperlink><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;text-decoration:none'>Advancement: let's
wrap it up".</span></font></span></p>
<u7:p></u7:p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=EmailStyle25><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>I was very
interested in this at the time but the logistics of collecting the data and maintaining
a database were overwhelming and would likely be incomplete. The data would
need to be voluntarily submitted by the CD in a downloadable format. Yes it
could be done but would it? I agreed that eliminating mandatory advancement
would be a more workable solution. I still think the concept of classification
based on raw score average would be great. I had raw score info from an old
NATS (1987) and loaded a spreadsheet to get an idea what the raw score
percentages might look like in order to try to come up with a an appropriate
range to participate in a given class, above which the competitor should be
advanced and below which he could go back. Obviously we would need current info
to come up with hard numbers, probably requiring that data be collected for a
year prior to detailing a proposal.<u7:p></u7:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=EmailStyle25><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>In any case you may
wish to revisit the previous discussion.<u7:p></u7:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=EmailStyle25><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Jim Hiller<u7:p></u7:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><u7:p></u7:p>-----Original
Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> <a
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>
[<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>]<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>John Gayer<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Friday, October 23, 2009
10:47 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]
Rules proposal 11-6 question</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><u7:p></u7:p>Bill,<br>
<br>
I believe that we can put together a team to address a national database. I am
quite willing to work on belling that cat.<br>
However, first we need buyin from the NSRCA that it would be used for
advancement/relegation or some other useful specified purpose. Second, the
results reporting is required only to the AMA as part of the contest sanction.
It appears that at the moment they are not organized enough to keep track of
rules proposals. Since they have no requirement to do anything with those
results you know they are ending up thrown in a file, circular or otherwise.<br>
<br>
John Gayer<br>
<br>
Bill Glaze wrote: <u7:p></u7:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.5in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I would also, as you suggested, like
to see a system that, nationally, keeps track of all scores and, when the rules
(what ever they may be established at) say to do so, that person moves.
It works very well indeed in the rifle shooting sport. </span></font><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.5in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Problem: Like the mice who
decided that they would put a bell on the cat, so he couldn't sneak up on them,
were stopped in their tracks by the elderly mouse who said, simply,
"good idea. But who's going to put the bell on the cat?"</span></font><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.5in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The logical place would be the AMA,
but that won't happen. According to Tony, they don't even want to have
the Nats; they'd go nuts at the idea of collecting and collating all the
contest scores from throughout the nation..</span></font><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.5in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bill Glaze</span></font><u7:p></u7:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>----- Original
Message ----- </span></font></p>
</div>
<u7:p></u7:p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>From:
<a href="mailto:jgghome@comcast.net" title="jgghome@comcast.net"
moz-do-not-send=true>John Gayer</a> <u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>To:
<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"
title="nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" moz-do-not-send=true>General pattern
discussion</a> <u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sent:
Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:28 PM</span></font></b></p>
</div>
<u7:p></u7:p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Subject:
Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules proposal 11-6 question</span></font></b></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:112.2pt;
margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><u7:p></u7:p><u7:p></u7:p>Mike,<br>
<br>
What is the point of a mandatory system for advancement without a central
organization keeping track? That makes it voluntary. Sort of like posting a
speed limit but guaranteeing that there are no cops on the road. <br>
There are also huge differences in the depth and quality of the competition
geographically. You may be chief frog in your little puddle but if you venture
out into the ocean you are in way over your head.<br>
If you must have an advancement system, it should be done the Aussie way. Keep
a national database of raw scores, establish national averages for class
advancement, and kick flyers into the next class when they exceed the
National average three times in a year. It also allows for relegating down a
class if you don't maintain a minimum scoring standard. Not perfect but a whole
lot better than ours.<br>
<br>
Or.... we could just change the advancement system to a guideline or even
abolish it.<br>
<br>
John Gayer<br>
<br>
michael s harrison wrote: <u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
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border-color:-moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color black'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'>I
personally don’t think the mandatory system should be abandoned, but it should
be overhauled. I would recommend something on the order of 5 points for 1<sup>st</sup>,
3 for 2<sup>nd</sup> and 1 for 3<sup>rd</sup> for a total of maybe 50 points,
with the stipulation that you will have to have 2 first place finishes for
required advancement. That scenario would give the pilot 1<sup>st</sup>
place at 10 contests before movement is required. If the pilot never
places first, he would never be required to advance. Another stipulation
is that a minimum of 3 pilots compete. <O:P></O:P></span><u7:p></u7:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'>I
believe that pilots that are truly competitive will move up voluntarily-most of
the time. However, a safeguard- or check and balance system is warranted,
IMO.<O:P></O:P></span><u7:p></u7:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'><O:P></O:P>Mike<O:P></O:P></span><u7:p></u7:p></font></b></p>
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<O:P></O:P>
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<div style='border:none;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;
border-color:-moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From: <a
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" moz-do-not-send=true>nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>
[<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"
moz-do-not-send=true>mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>] On
Behalf Of Anthony Abdullah<br>
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:54 PM<br>
To: General pattern discussion<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules proposal 11-6 question<O:P></O:P></span><u7:p></u7:p></font></b></p>
</div>
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<O:P></O:P>
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border-color:-moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color black'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Jim,<O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>You make
some excellent points and in large part I agree with you. I don't, however, see
how your response has addressed the food for thought questions I presented. Let
me put it a different way that might make more sense.<O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Masters
is the "accepted" destination class, but every pattern pilot has his
own destination class based on a number of factors. In a perfect
world every individual internally defines thier destination class, and I think
that is what you are saying below. Know your abilities and life situation and
fly in the appropriate class for your skills until you feel the need to move
up. What I was suggesting we think about is addressing some of the external
factors that push people to a class they are not prepared for or interested in.<O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><O:P></O:P><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>At the
end of the day, it feels like I am closing the door after the horse is
already out of the barn because this issue has already been addressed, for the
most part. I think removing forced advancement and allowing movement up
and down between classes will solve those problems.<O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><O:P></O:P><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>So, like
the old Saturday Night Live sketch.... Nevermind. <O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></span></font></b></p>
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148.2pt'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'><O:P></O:P>From: J N Hiller <a
href="mailto:jnhiller@earthlink.net" moz-do-not-send=true><jnhiller@earthlink.net></a><br>
To: General pattern discussion <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"
moz-do-not-send=true><nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org></a><br>
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:58:49 PM<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules proposal 11-6 question</span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=emailstyle18><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>I think the right approach is on the way, dump mandatory
advancement and allow moving back and change the advanced sequence every two
years.</span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=emailstyle18><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>Like most voluntary activities we name our own poison. I
voluntarily moved to masters because I was getting too complacent flying
advanced. If we had gotten a new sequence for 09-10 I probably would have
stayed. The gage I use is my contest (all 5 or 6 rounds) raw score average. By
mid season the second year it was dropping a clear indication that my interest
was dropping and needed additional challenges.</span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=emailstyle18><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>For most of us proficiency flying pattern includes a lot of
experience / stick time flying in all conditions over an extended period of
time and has nothing to do with how many times you beat someone that's having a
bad day or can't get out to practice. Some of us still have work and family
commitments that take priority.</span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=emailstyle18><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>Stay in advanced until you feel the need for something more
challenging or through several sequence changes. Each new sequence teaches new
lessons and offers valuable experience and the opportunity to fly a sequence
your comfortable with in adverse weather conditions. Flying in adverse
conditions only compounds the difficulty when moving up. For example,
maintaining figure M geometry, track and position in a 15-20 MPH wind is about
twice as hard and probably 4 times as hard as flying the 6-side outside loop on
a windy day. </span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
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color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>As for the pile up in masters ask them how long they have
flown pattern been in masters. Probably half have flown with and against each
other from pre-turnaround and likely will continue. AMA masters class is and
has been a destination class for a very long time not a steeping stone to FAI.
In years past FAI team selection was through a masters selection program and
FAI wasn't even flown at most local contests. Adding FAI at local contests
allowed them to fly a single event / schedule only effectively reducing masters
class numbers. </span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
148.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=emailstyle18><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>The bottom line is, fly and compete where you are comfortable
and judge your ability by your own scores as a percent of maximum K rather than
on how well someone else flies or doesn't fly.</span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:1.0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
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color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>Sorry about getting on my soap box but I really like the
challenge of flying pattern and traveling around flying with old and new
friends. It never gets any easier but it is always fun and I wouldn't have it
any other way.</span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
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font-weight:bold'>Jim Hiller </span></font></b></span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></p>
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From: <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org"
moz-do-not-send=true>nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a> [<a
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Behalf Of Anthony Abdullah<br>
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:47 AM<br>
To: General pattern discussion<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules proposal 11-6 question</span><O:P></O:P><u7:p></u7:p></font></b></p>
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184.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><O:P></O:P><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Here is
a silly question:<u7:p></u7:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></b></p>
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Is the log jam of people in Masters as much a function of it being
"acceptable" to park there as much as anything else? I am a
"relatively competent" advanced pilot, I don't win the class but I am
usually competitive and have on occasion played the part of spoiler, I already
feel the pressure to move up to masters even though I still have not mastered
advanced. Would there be more people in advanced if it felt ok to stay there
until you felt completely comfortable with all elements of the class? would
that equlize participant distribution in other classes? I know a
couple of people in D4 that are doing well in advanced but not consistantly
dominant. If they move up to masters they will almost certainly have less
fun and will absolutely struggle at contests. Should they be allowed to stay in
advanced forever if they like? Perhaps that is the limit of their natural
flying ability or the highest level they can ascend to given their life
situation (work, practice time, budget, etc). On the other side, I spoke
with D5 pilot this summer that said "I should not be in masters, I
moved up because it was time to but i can't really fly this pattern as well as
I need to, I just don't have enough time to practice". <u7:p></u7:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></b></p>
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184.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><O:P></O:P><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>I don't
know what the right approach is but we should consider the entire picture
as we look for answers. The problem may now be with the sequences at all, but
with the general feeling that a particular pilot has to move up before they are
ready. I guess that is the old advancement discussion again.<u7:p></u7:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></b></p>
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184.2pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><O:P></O:P><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Thanks<u7:p></u7:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></b></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Anthony<u7:p></u7:p></span><O:P></O:P></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'><O:P></O:P>From:
Stuart Chale <a href="mailto:schale@optonline.net" moz-do-not-send=true><schale@optonline.net></a><br>
To: General pattern discussion <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org"
moz-do-not-send=true><nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org></a><br>
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:26:02 PM<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Rules proposal 11-6 question<br>
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8 to 1 middle of the 9th.<br>
In regards to the sequences, I am probably in the minority but I think the
lower classes need to be a little harder. Probably even Masters.
Most areas of the country are seeing a bunching up in Masters. I like it,
makes for good competition in that class. I do not want to come in second
in my class (and last) :)<br>
Perhaps if the classes were a little more difficult people would not move up as
quickly. Put more difficult rolling maneuvers in advanced, add some
integrated rolling maneuvers into Masters. Would there be more fliers in
the lower classes, would the classes be more even? Don't know. Is
this what we want?<br>
<br>
Should someone be "prepared" to go to the next higher class from
their current class? There needs to be an increase in difficulty which
there is. You should have to work at the next class when moving up.<br>
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Rollers, love to watch them done well, but can't do them well :) They
really do use a lot of real estate though and sort of goes against the idea of
decreased space use that we have with turnaround. IMAC has the same
problem. They have a score for proper airspace use which includes a
reduced footprint but has rollers in all 3 or the upper classes :)<br>
<br>
Stuart C.<br>
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