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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I was thinking about this a little more. How about we
figure out a practice schedule in advance of the new flying season, starting
now? We could designate a few anchor fields as the planned practice
locations for the schedule. We would need be mindful of club restrictions
and/or sensitivities as to the number of times they would allow this, how
many flyers at a time etc. Maybe we entice clubs with a small donation
each time we do this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Along with this, designate who will step up to be the main
coach/mentor for each session, along with at least one back up. We could
also put together sort-of a coaching checklist, with stuff to look for.
Basically, we should add some real structure that will make the sessions
worthwhile and still be fun. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>How does everyone feel about the idea of two flight lines with
dedicated spotters during practice, along with some simple rules of engagement
to allow dual practice with a very minimal risk of mid-airs? It would be
the spotter responsibility to have the pilot break at the possibility of a
conflict, well before it is too late. That might be annoying at times, do
the flight schedule could be structured to have dedicated flight slots and dual
practice slots. Maybe every other hour it’s solo, then alternate
with dual practice flights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Ed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'> nsrca-dist1-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-dist1-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Stuart Chale<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, August 08, 2009 6:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-dist1] D1 at the NATs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I think there are several factors. <br>
In order to compete at that level especially in the higher classes it takes an
enormous amount of dedication, (and practice time). Not too many have
that dedication and time. I suspect most top 10 Nats finishers are flying
3 or 4 times a week. <br>
Coaching is often mentioned and is a big part of making that practice time
profitable. I fly by myself pattern wise. No coaching. While
we can obviously see a lot of what we are doing wrong while flying a good coach
sees much more. I have learned a lot from my callers at the few contests I
have been able to attend. Things that I can practice on my own, but the
limited access to a good caller/coach makes it difficult. <br>
Those of you that can get together and critique each other should. Flying
with others lets you always try to fly better than the other guy. It
helps.<br>
<br>
We do have a shorter season but D1 has had lots of top contenders (and still
does)<br>
<br>
I can call myself a "has been" Back in the mid 80's during the
ballistic pattern days I did have the drive and time it takes to get to the top
of my class. It was before marriage, kids, and house. I flew 4
times a week, during the mid week I usually practiced alone. During the
weekend there would usually be 1 or 2 other pattern fliers there. I flew
at all of the contests that were within reach and some that weren't.
Before contests and sometimes on non contest weekends I would drive from LI to
NJ to fly with the Jersey contingent. Norm Staub, Dean Pappas, Rick
Constable, and a one or two others. All accomplished pattern fliers in
their class. Dean was an excellent teacher to rest of us in the lower
classes, and Dean's brother Larry who didn't fly competition was an excellent
judge and helped immensely. A couple of times a summer Norm and I
would also find our way down to fly with George Asteris. George is one of
those guys who is always two steps ahead of the airplane and his Nats finishes
show it. He would often say left or right rudder and I would think
what.... Oh now I see it :) (too late)<br>
<br>
Although not all of us have the time it takes to make it to the Nats finals, we
could all benefit from a couple of friendly "judging" sessions.
Best done on a non contest weekend at a central location where 5 to 10 flyers
get together to fly and critique each other. I am not sure what the maximum
number of flyers could be so that all would get a few flights. A
gathering like this would also improve judging. One person may point out
something that others do not look for etc.<br>
<br>
Stuart C.<br>
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Dave wrote: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ok….just
stirring the pot a bit…..after talking with some guys after the NATs this
year.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Just
stirring the pot, and looking to bump up D1!!!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dave
Lockhart</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:DaveL322@comcast.net">DaveL322@comcast.net</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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