Great Contest Location

O One pilot who didn't make it in told me, 'you either
need to be real good or real bad to get into Parowan'.
He was referring to reverse seeding and allowing anyone
within region 9 to enter regardless of seeding. I'm
not taking a position on these controversial programs,
but is this what we the rules committee had in mind?
World class pilots racing against rank beginners?
Just some food for thought,
JJ


It strikes me we want a third category of contest. Let's call it a
"national regional". One week long, run by regional rules -- multiple
classes, 92 seeding points, etc. -- but with national ranking
determining entry, and no reverse seeding in sports class (as in
sports nationals).

This seems appropriate when the goal, and success of the contest, is
to draw top pilots nationally, perhaps to a site where rank beginners
really shouldn't be flying, and/or a site that is far from the usual
pilot and volunteer base of a region. Seniors already does this by
waiver, and this seems like the right structure for Parowan.
Obviously, the choice whether to run it this way or as a regular
regional stands with the organizers, whichever way they think will
produce a more successful, fun, and safe contest.

I'm sure if there is any reason this is a bad idea, the critical minds
of r.a.s. will figure it out. If not, let's suggest it to the rules
committee.

John Cochrane