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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Jon:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Good proposal that addresses the issue. I will support running
the FAI class at the Hemet “Harry Gould Memorial” Contest in this manner.<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"'>From:</span></b><span
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[mailto:nsrca-dist7-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jon Carter<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:15 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'CA, AZ, HI, NV, UT'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NSRCA-dist7] A proposal for FAI at the local level<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Local
contests and FAI: A modest Proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Facts:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>The 2010 contest season started in Phoenix on
11/14/2009 and we are 3 contests into the season.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>There are strong opinions on both sides of this
issue.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Adding the “F” schedule at local contests is a
significant change to the way we have “traditionally” flown FAI.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Assumptions:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>There will be a significant “learning” curve in
judging the “F” sequence.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Goals:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Proposal
for the remainder of this year<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All other
scoring, i.e. count the best 4 out of 6 rounds, will be kept as is.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>District
Championships<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Future<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jon Carter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NSRCA D7 VP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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