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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I believe the pad is the best answer. Two
years ago at the NATS finals Somenzini's scores were lost in transport to
scoring. Two judges were asked to refile and only the scratch pads saved
the day. I always put the contestant name or number at the top of a
column and record the scores vertically. If there is a scribe there is no need
for questions about anything until the round is finished. I check the
scribe or transcribe the scores after the final maneuver. Of course, this
may not allow me to view the entire landing sequence. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Don</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=vanputte@cox.net href="mailto:vanputte@cox.net">Ron Van Putte</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, April 17, 2004 7:57
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: A possible answer to lousy
judging "Flash cards"</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><BR>On Apr 17, 2004, at 5:47 AM, Del K. Rykert wrote:<BR><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE><B><?smaller>The only other system I have found that works well
is using a pad to write down the scores and hopefully the scribe can read my
scribble and I don't overwrite my scores. It is better but not perfect. At
least not perfect for me. When I have a knowledgeable scribe that is used to
my system scores flow. When I have a warm body stuck in scribes chair the
system breaks down no matter what the system is in some cases especially
while judging FAI.<?/smaller></B><BR><B><?smaller> Keep
the thoughts flowing and something better might be
created.<?/smaller></B><BR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I do what Del describes, except
that I usually don't use a scribe. After the last airborne maneuver, I
transcribe from the pad to the scoresheet. I am usually done before the
airplane is on final landing approach.<BR><BR>Ron Van
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