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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Gray</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes. there were some poor stall turns and spin
entries, and a spiral dive. The wind helped stall turns for the most
part - reducing the rotational axis. Interestingly, smoke or lack thereof, mono
or bipe, presented no issues that I'm aware of. Probably because of focus on
track and overall observation of geometry.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Don makes a very good point regarding managing the
wind. Some make track "corrections" after damage is suffered and the best
manage attitude to ensure proper track throughout. I suspect that some folks
aren't convinced that the average judge is really judging track - but just
observing attitude, so they are loathe to fly the attitudes necessary to manage
the wind. I see track deviations as pretty obvious (and downgrade).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please understand also, that while there were
errors made - much of the flying was exceptional. While everyone got beat on by
the wind at some point and flew maneuvers that generated low numbers, they also
flew some very good maneuvers that resulted in deservedly high
numbers.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Congratulations to all</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Earl</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=gfowler@raytheon.com href="mailto:gfowler@raytheon.com">Gray E
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 26, 2004 12:25
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: F3A Finals, Judges
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<DIV><BR></DIV><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Earl</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT
face=sans-serif size=2>Great comments, and now that you pointed those things
out, I remember seeing them....still though, really good flying, from what I
am used to seeing. I was surprised at how close in everyone flew. I left
before the last round.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>One thing I
noticed, It "appeared" that I witnessed many a poor stall turn. It looked like
"wing over" city. I was wondering if the wind (especially blowing the smoke
trail) was creating an bad illusion. Are my eyes nuts? What do you
recall. Also saw several "dumped" spin entries.<BR><BR>I was seriously
impressed with Jason's electric power. I had no real thoughts about this prior
to seeing it (other than thinking the pattern masses will not be adopting
anytime soon, due to cost etc) but I guess I was impressed because I expected
to see a less powerful set up . It appeared to run great, but not any
better than anyone else's standard rigs. These guys are so good that it is
difficult to see what the plane is doing vs. the pilot. <BR><BR>Watching form
the gallery was interesting because when someone would make a mistake (and it
was always pretty minor-from my viewpoint), the mistake would stand out and
you would hear a collective "awww" from the crowd.....tough crowd, everyones a
judge.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Gray Fowler<BR>Principal Chemical Engineer<BR>Composites
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