Limited Handicapping Authorized for 2012 USA Standard Class Nationals

The USA Competition Committee has issued a waiver for the 2012
Standard Class National contest that authorizes a limited use of
handicaps. The waiver and specifics can be found at
http://www.ssa.org/files/member/Waiv...ationals .pdf

Thumbs up to the Committe for giving this a try.

On Feb 16, 7:51*am, Michael Westbrook wrote:
Thumbs up to the Committe for giving this a try.

I like this idea to try and increase participation. I for one would
be MUCH more likely to compete in Standard Nats (vs Sports Nats) under
this waiver/rule ... next time they are held in Central US region.

Works for me ...

Curt - 95
Genesis II

On Feb 16, 10:20*am, CLewis95 wrote:
On Feb 16, 7:51*am, Michael Westbrook wrote:

Thumbs up to the Committe for giving this a try.

I like this idea to try and increase participation. *I for one would
be MUCH more likely to compete in Standard Nats (vs Sports Nats) under
this waiver/rule ... next time they are held in Central US region.

Works for me ...

Curt - 95
Genesis II

What is the difference between the Standard class and the 15 meter
class? Aren't they both 15 meters?

On Feb 16, 11:34*am, soartech wrote:
On Feb 16, 10:20*am, CLewis95 wrote:

On Feb 16, 7:51*am, Michael Westbrook wrote:

Thumbs up to the Committe for giving this a try.

I like this idea to try and increase participation. *I for one would
be MUCH more likely to compete in Standard Nats (vs Sports Nats) under
this waiver/rule ... next time they are held in Central US region.

Works for me ...

Curt - 95
Genesis II

What is the difference between the Standard class and the 15 meter
class? Aren't they both 15 meters?

Yes both are 15 meter spans. Standard class has no flaps

C'mon now, lube your wheel bearings and drive to Montague.
Fabulous scenery, spouse-friendly town of Yreka, awesome
flying. You've got a couple days less driving than me !
And you don't even need to lug a full-size fuselage !
See you in Montague (has a nice ring, eh ?),
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

On Feb 16, 2:07*pm, Dave Nadler wrote:
C'mon now, lube your wheel bearings and drive to Montague.
Fabulous scenery, spouse-friendly town of Yreka, awesome
flying. You've got a couple days less driving than me !
And you don't even need to lug a full-size fuselage !
See you in Montague (has a nice ring, eh ?),
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

Thx for the push Dave. I'll make it out there someday ... and as far
as not having to lug a full-size fuse ... what the Genesis loses in
fuselage it makes up for in luxury cockpit size

Good luck out there!

Curt - 95
Genesis 2

On Feb 16, 1:35*pm, CLewis95 wrote:
On Feb 16, 2:07*pm, Dave Nadler wrote:

C'mon now, lube your wheel bearings and drive to Montague.
Fabulous scenery, spouse-friendly town of Yreka, awesome
flying. You've got a couple days less driving than me !
And you don't even need to lug a full-size fuselage !
See you in Montague (has a nice ring, eh ?),
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

Thx for the push Dave. *I'll make it out there someday ... and as far
as not having to lug a full-size fuse ... what the Genesis loses in
fuselage it makes up for in luxury cockpit size

Good luck out there!

Curt - 95
Genesis 2

You are missing a chance to fly in a spectacularly beautiful place

G. Kemp

You're never going to experience great western
mountains until you, ya know, drive out west !
C'mon down !
See ya, Dave "YO electric"

On Feb 15, 9:35*pm, "John Godfrey (QT)"
wrote:
The USA Competition Committee has issued a waiver for the 2012
Standard Class National contest that authorizes a limited use of
handicaps. The waiver and specifics can be found athttp://www.ssa.org/files/member/Waiver%20for%202012%20Standard%20Clas...

Hmm, I just read the waiver, and the maximum handicap allowed is 3.5%,
considerably more than the 2% handicap for standard class over 15m
under the old 'combined std/15m class rules for regionals. Not that
we should notice the 5000lb elephant in the room, but doesn't that
kind of indicate that it is time to simply fold the standard class
into the 15m class, with a 2-3% handicap?

TA