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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>My answers</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>1. What
changes would you like to see made within the NSRCA to improve the impact
of<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>the opinions of individual members in
decisions made by the Board?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>I addressed this point in my statement in
the K-Factor as part of my “Visions for the future of NSRCA”. I think we
need to provide Membership the ability to directly input comments for all<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Board, and other, members to see,
opportunity to get reactions, and visibility of the positions/votes of
individual members on the Board decisions<SPAN style="COLOR: red">.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> It could get as advanced as on-line voting for members or
at least more K-factor surveys on the big issues</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN style="COLOR: black"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN style="COLOR: black"></SPAN></FONT><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>2. What specific ideas do you have that
you would offer to the membership to assist in growing interest in
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=2>We all hear about
programs that some of the Districts have to promote Pattern. I would have each
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>District VP input to a new Growth
Committee the program and processes used, and results seen<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Also we should solicit ideas from the
Membership through their VPs to round up all viable ideas. <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> T</SPAN>hen have the Committee quickly review and
recommend the best three candidates. Put the <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>NSRCA stamp and backing on those programs, and
have the District VP’s select and implement one or two best fit for their
Districts in 2005. Track them and report back the results, evaluate the<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>data, and use this data to document the best of
what works, then get the info out to each VP for his<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>use in 2006. We need to get early interest of
our younger /new pilots and show them the benefits of flying Pattern. Not
all will want to compete, but all can benefit from the improvement and the<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>quality of their flying skills.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The transition from Foamy Gee Whiz 3D to
the precision and grace <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"></SPAN>of pattern isn’t
too great, and needs to be nurtured. I also think changing our perception about
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"></SPAN>judging to a challenge, rather than a
chore, is necessary to develop the proficiency, quality, and<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>consistency we would all like to see. <SPAN
style="COLOR: blue"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>3.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What is your individual belief
about the overall objective of the "stepping stone" approach to skill
levels of sequences flown? <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=2>I believe that the
difficulty level of each Class should provide training and experience
in preparation for the transition to the next class. You can call it a
“building block” or “stepping <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>stone” approach. I also think each class needs one or two “signature”
maneuvers to present the <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>pilot a
real challenge, keep their interest, and provide an incentive to show and
develop their<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>proficiency.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A pilot should be able to at least get
through the maneuvers in the new Class based upon similar, less difficult
exposure in the previous Class.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The
transition to turn-around is also a significant step. The pilot should
encounter, along with the progressively more difficult <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>maneuvers, continued emphasis on flow,
smoothness, and precision that each Class demands.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#0000ff><o:p><FONT
size=2>4</FONT></o:p><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Should Masters Class, in your opinion(s), remain a class that stays at
its current<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>complexity level, or should
Masters class follow the F3A design philosophy toward ever-increasingly complex
manuevers with each schedule introduce?</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: blue"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=2>Masters is the final
destination AMA Class, and as such should provide the most
difficult </FONT><FONT size=2>challenge and test of the pilot. As pilots
proficiency grows so should the challenge he faces. Some<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>periodic maneuver changes are necessary to keep
up interest, provide a little more difficulty<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>consistent with pilot proficiency, and unlevel the playing field. Not all
that challenge comes from <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>more
complex maneuvers. The overall management of the flight through their
presentation, <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>smoothness, and flow,
along with the perfection of the performance provides subtle discriminators
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"></SPAN>that separate the “greats” from the “real
goods”. The AMA system of half points provides for this <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>degree of discrimination that FAI does not. All
the current top-line planes can do the maneuvers,<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>the pilot is the discriminator, as it should be.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>5. What are your positions
on changing/eliminating/adding equipment requirements/rules<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>relative to engine size, and overall weight of
aircraft flown in all 4 AMA classes?</FONT></SPAN><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>I think the Sportsman Class should
be “fly what you got” within the overall AMA limitations.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2>The main
consideration is Safety, for the pilots, spectators, and Judges.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are lots</FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>of good
ARF’s around<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>that are competitive,
but may not make the current rules. Could possibly pull in some new fliers,
and potential Pattern pilots.</FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>The current limitations on Intermediate should be reviewed to see what
benefits ( more participation), changes to weight / size may provide. This
may be the most productive area to gain some new blood, considering the
large number of semi-scale planes that are being flown.</FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Advanced should track to Masters. There
may be some reasons to revise the current 11 lb.weight <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>limits a small amount upward, but
moving from the current limits may be an uphill battle. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">Lamar Blair</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="mso-spacerun: yes">NSRCA
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