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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Facts:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>There are strong opinions on
both sides of this issue.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Assumptions:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Goals:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>District Championships<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>The Future<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jon Carter<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>NSRCA D7 VP<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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