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Gray:<br>
Inasmuch as you and I were, at one point, sitting on the same judging
panel for Masters, I can confirm what you are saying about the stall
turns. I had the privilege of seeing the same phenomenon at the 1999
Worlds at Pensacola, FL.<br>
I asked about it, and was told that many of the competitors would
rather take a hit of a few points, (which they certainly did on my
score sheet this year at the Nats) rather than run the risk of flopping
the turn, and losing ALL the points.<br>
I don't know if that is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
truth, but it's what I was told, and seems to hold water.<br>
Comments from those involved?<br>
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Bill Glaze<br>
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Gray E Fowler wrote:<br>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">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>
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<font size="2" face="sans-serif">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>
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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>
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Watching form the gallery was interesting because when someone would
make a mistake (and it was always pretty minor-from my veiwpoint), the
mistake would stand out and you would hear a collective "awww" from the
crowd.....tough crowd, everyones a judge.<br>
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Gray Fowler<br>
Principal Chemical Engineer<br>
Composites Engineering</font>
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