[NSRCA-dist7] F3A Silver

[Daniel Lipton]

Hi Derek,
As I recall from the meeting, both of those reasons were mentioned as
reasons to consider this.  I think that #2 was offered as a possible
alternative to having silver.   I think at a high level, perhaps it was
just to simplify things.   There may be other considerations, I welcome
anybody here to offer up their thoughts.
 Thanks
  DL

On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 4:44 PM Derek Emmett <derekemmett at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Dan,
> what was the motivation given to potentially stop offering FAI Silver?  It
> can't be trophy cost?  : )
>
> Is it true that FAI Silver was created primarily to: 1. To help lower the
> number of entries in large Masters class, due to the perceived bottle neck
> it created on contest flow and judging.  2. To give guys option to fly FAI
> with P requirement only.  If 1 and 2 are ~ true has this changed?
>
> My first year back flying there was only two of us flying Advanced (Nor
> Cal wise).  I frequently was solo.  I had the option of flying FAI silver
> without consequence, other than getting my ass kicked.  However, having
> Silver option was great option to still have folks to compete with, and be
> able to move in and out of AMA classes.
>
> Best
> Derek...
>
> On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 11:27:48 AM PST, Daniel Lipton via
> NSRCA-dist7 <nsrca-dist7 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
>
> The subject of F3A silver came up at the meeting we had at the AMA Expo
> back in November.  The question was raised as to whether or not we should
> continue offering this class in our D7 contests.
>
> In 2018, looking at the patternscoring.com, there were a total 7 people
> competing in silver at D7 contests (not all D7 members).  One of the AZ
> contests had the largest turnout for silver of any class, at 5.  Some
> contests had 2 or 3.  I think Some had none.
>
> If we were to eliminate silver, I imagine some of those people would go to
> Masters, and some would go up to F3A (p and f).
>
> I don't have a strong opinion on this subject,It'd be great to hear your
> feedback.
>
> Thanks
>   Dan.
>
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