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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Tony – There is no real “official”
process per se to vote on this proposal. As I said, I believe that this is a
first “doable” step in a process and unless I hear some strong
objections from some FAI pilots my intention is to forward my proposal to each
CD who is running a D7 contest with my recommendation to implement it if
possible for their contest. Please keep in mind that this decision is
ultimately the CD’s of the individual events.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Jon Carter<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>NSRCA D7 VP<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
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nsrca-dist7-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-dist7-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On
Behalf Of </span></b>Anthony Frackowiak<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, March 10, 2010
8:08 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">CA,
AZ, HI, NV, UT</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [NSRCA-dist7] A
proposal for FAI at the local level</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I will have no problem supporting this if this what the majority of the
F3A pilots have agreed upon. Is there a process to come to a majority
agreement?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Tony<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>On Mar 9, 2010, at 9:14 PM, Jon Carter wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Local
contests and FAI: A modest Proposal.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Facts:<u1:p></u1:p></span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The
2010 contest season started in<span class=apple-converted-space> <st1:place u2:st="on"><st1:city u2:st="on"></span><st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:city></st1:place></st1:place></st1:City><span
class=apple-converted-space> </span>on 11/14/2009 and we are 3
contests into the season.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
color=black 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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>There
are strong opinions on both sides of this issue.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
color=black 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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
color=black 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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Assumptions:<u1:p></u1:p></span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
color=black 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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
color=black 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”<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>There
will be a significant “learning” curve in judging the
“F” sequence.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Goals:<u1:p></u1:p></span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=3
color=black 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<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><u>this</u><span
class=apple-converted-space> </span>year and allow pilots who choose
to, the ability to fly “F” and receive scores.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=3
color=black 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<span
class=apple-converted-space> </span><u>if so desired</u>.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=3
color=black 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<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Proposal
for the remainder of this year<u1:p></u1:p></span></font></b><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>All other scoring, i.e. count the best 4
out of 6 rounds, will be kept as is.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>District
Championships<u1:p></u1:p></span></font></b><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><u1:p> </u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>The
Future<u1:p></u1:p></span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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!<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Thanks<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Jon Carter<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>NSRCA D7 VP<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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