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<DIV>Jon, thanks for posting the proposal. I can support this approach to
moving forward.</DIV>
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<DIV>Don</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 3/9/2010 9:14:48 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
joncarter60@comcast.net writes:</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Local contests
and FAI: A modest Proposal.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">As I have indicated on the D7 list
and in e-mails to most of the D7 FAI pilots I think that we need to come to a
decision/recommendation for the FAI class at local contests as soon as
possible. At this point I have spoken with almost every D7 pilot who flew in
an FAI contest during the 2009 season. I would like to begin by stating some
facts, some assumptions and some goals.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Facts:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
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<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The 2010
contest season started in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:City></st1:place> on 11/14/2009 and we are 3 contests
into the season.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Since we have
already begun the season, I do not support adding “F” as a required element
at the D7 Championships for the 2010 season.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">There are
strong opinions on both sides of this issue.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Adding the “F”
schedule at local contests is a significant change to the way we have
“traditionally” flown FAI.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">It is up to
each individual CD to structure and run his contest in a manner that follows
the rules and satisfies the needs of his club and his
pilots.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Assumptions:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
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<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Most D7 FAI
pilots support an option to assist the pilots who go to the Nats by
providing them with a way to fly judged “F”
sequences.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Many D7 FAI
pilots think that flying the “F’ sequence at local contests would be fun,
challenging and a way to more fully align ourselves with what it means to
fly “FAI”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">There will be a
significant “learning” curve in judging the “F”
sequence.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Goals:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
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<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Arrive at a set
of guidelines for the 2010 season that will give an event CD a framework for
running the FAI class <U>this</U> year and allow pilots who choose to, the
ability to fly “F” and receive scores.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Provide a path
that will allow us to offer the “F” sequence at local contests and the
District Championships in 2011 and going forward <U>if so
desired</U>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If we make
changes, ensure that a process of review is completed to determine the
positive or negative impact of the changes after the
season<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Proposal for
the remainder of this year<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Any FAI pilot who wants to may fly
two rounds of F at a local contest, with the CD’s permission. To simplify
things for the CD I think that this should be limited to the last two rounds
on Sunday. If the CD is willing to permit this, it must be mentioned as far in
advance as possible. (On the website and in the contest flyer at the minimum)
If the CD does not want to fly the “F” sequence, or no pilots want to, FAI
will be flown as usual with a best 4 out of 6 “P”
sequences.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The F schedule scores will simply
be entered into the computer as a P schedule. This will apply the “P”
K-Factors to the “F” sequence. This is obviously a “handicap” for the pilots
who choose to fly the “F” sequence (~17%). It does though allow them to fly
the “F” sequence in front of judges and receive scores that they can review
for areas that need improvement. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">All other scoring, i.e. count the
best 4 out of 6 rounds, will be kept as is.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">District
Championships<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The District Championship will be
flown as a Schedule “P” contest only. As I mentioned up above, we are 3
contests into the 2010 season and I do not think that it is proper to make a
change of this magnitude for the District Championships at this
time.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The
Future<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I believe that we should observe
these changes and their impact on our local FAI contests for the remainder of
this season. If they appear to be positive and the majority of the FAI flyers
like them we could make another step next year. If the idea has strong local
FAI pilot support, I would support making our local FAI contests a best 3 out
of 4 “P” and a best 1 out of 2 “F” for 2011. Please keep in mind that by
trying something different this year we are not committing ourselves to any
changes for next year. If we adopt this proposal we have most of a year for
pilots to see “F” flown locally and for the rest of us to learn how to judge
it! Remember our goal is to compete, improve our piloting skills and have
fun!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thanks<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Jon
Carter<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NSRCA D7
VP<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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