[NSRCA-dist1] D1 at the NATs

[ronlock at comcast.net]

Coaching from diverse sources would seem to be a good way to go. 

Ive never been fond of practice or coaching on the way to the NATS. We all know we ought to be practiced, equip in good shape, etc before the NATS. Another couple of flights now isn't ging to help much. Better to kick back, let yourself be settled. Though on the way may well 
be better than never getting coaching. 

Coaching during official contest flight creates an impression or actual conflicts of interests, advantages to one pilot or another, etc. Probably a slope we don't want to be on? 
The Friday before, or Sunday afternoon after the contest is great if we can find the time. 

Even better, find time during spring to gather for coaching. Maybe combine with judging seminar or brush up. A recorder, or pencil notes is good for observing the flight, and getting the de-brief correct and complete. 

Later, Ron 

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Dave, 

The idea of meeting at Archie's field in Ohio was a great idea. Originally it was presented to me that we would all get together for some practice and help each other. Every time I went up to fly, everyone else was eating chicken. LOL That location is 90 minutes out of my way, but a coaching situation would be worth the drive. 

We all know that having some coaching is great, but most of us don't. Perhaps picking a pre NATS contest for NATS coaching would be better than trying to win your class. We should still have a regular contest, but have someone other than judges watch your flight and make suggestions. A hand held tape recorder would be excellent for this. Since Conningham is the first contest for some of us, perhaps Black Dirt. 

Steve 


In a message dated 8/7/2009 10:08:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, DaveL322 at comcast.net writes: 




Ok….just stirring the pot a bit…..after talking with some guys after the NATs this year. 



D1 has some good pilots and close competition in multiple classes at multiple contests within the District. However……many years at the NATs it seems D1 does not bring the “A” game? Why not? How can we improve? Different practice routine at home? Different practice routine at NATs? Different mindset? Anything we can do different at D1 contests, practice days, seminars, etc? 



Just stirring the pot, and looking to bump up D1!!! 



Regards, 



Dave Lockhart 

DaveL322 at comcast.net 



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