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<DIV>About 20 years ago there was an attempt to hookup with spectators more by having a rotating pointer on a 0-10 scale behind each judge. Helpers moved the pointer to indicate the score assigned to each maneuver in real time. This was used at the Huntsville Team Selection Tournament in 1981, and I found it made watching much more enjoyable. I'm not sure why it went away, staff requirement, shy judges, etc.?</DIV>
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<DIV>Some may feel it puts too much pressure on the judges, but what about "judge confidence"? Add cheering or jeering and some might recalibrate, but silent observation shouldn't be a problem. Maybe one indicator per flightline, posting the average score for each maneuver? I know, logistics make it difficult, but not for brainstorming the notion.</DIV>
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<DIV>Earl</DIV></BODY></HTML>