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Hey JJ- Did u check with KS about this?, IIRC those ships that don't have a class supported(like you in Open), get a priority. Gotta check my email archives, but is that not how his Duo/DG is flying? At 01:24 14 February 2004, Jj Sinclair wrote: Stew is baiting me, with.. Ahh come on JJ, you can't leave us hanging. The days are still short and your buddies from across the pond don't seem to want to talk with you about spin training anymore. Why waste a good thread for the spring when we will all be out flying? Oh very well. My son and I really wanted to fly Parowan in our ASH-25. We're seeded at 92, should be no problem getting in, right? Not only NO, but Hell NO. They dreamed up something called *Reverse seeding*. What is that for, you ask? It is to allow new guys to be assured of an entry in sports class. Parowan didn't offer Open class, so we were forced to enter Sports. First off, everybody in region 9 automatically gets in, no questions asked and no seeding required. I don't have a big problem with this, it is their region, after all (mark down 28) Then they *Reverse seed* everybody else in sports class, 100-92 and we end up with a new seeding of 8. Seven more guys from OUTSIDE the region get in and we end up 59th on a list that stops at 50, due to limited parking space. Now this I don't agree with! Everybody in the region is automatically entered, so the reverse seeding is to allow new guys from OUTSIDE region 9 to go to the head of the class. It took me 20 years to make it to the front side of the score sheet and now it is being used against me. I would make it in if I had my first seeding of 50 (circa 1975) The only way I can get in is to switch classes to Standard, but my partner can't fly his 100K toy. This Sucks, JJ Sinclair |
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Stewart Kissel wrote:
Hey JJ- Did u check with KS about this?, IIRC those ships that don't have a class supported(like you in Open), get a priority. Gotta check my email archives, but is that not how his Duo/DG is flying? KS has himself listed at #66 |
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Did u check with KS about this?, IIRC those ships Karl said the RC considered a waiver for guys that were forced to fly sports class, but decided against it. I think it (reverse seeding) is too much. The new guy is automatically entered into his home region without any seeding. Thats all we owe these FNG's. If someone from another region wants to get started, they can do it in their region. JJ Sinclair |
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Sounds like there's interest enough to run 2 contiguous contests. One
for the kids and one for the seeding list. They'd probably have 50 gliders at each, with enough mentors for week one and enough children for week two the keep things lively. Maybe that's too much work, but I had the impression Guenther was trying to attract attention to Parowan. As an aside, Parowan has pretty slim pickins in accomodations and meals. Cedar City is 20 minutes south, has a wider selction of hotels and restraurants and a summer-long Shakespeare Festival. |
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Chris,
with regard to accommodations in Parowan, there is an absolutely great place. The Cedar Breaks Lodge is about 15 minutes from the airport. It is at the base of the Brians Head Ski area. The rooms are studio apartments or larger with available room service. The lodge has 2 restaurants and a sports bar.. In addition to the restaurants and bar there is a full service day spa. The facilities of the spa are available to hotel guests. The full size indoor swimming pool, Fireside Jacuzzi, sauna and stream room are the perfect end to a day running Utah cloud streets!! The hotel will be the location of the pre contest safety meeting and the contest awards banquet. Check it out!! http://www.cedarbreakslodge.com/thelodge.htm Chris OCallaghan wrote: Sounds like there's interest enough to run 2 contiguous contests. One for the kids and one for the seeding list. They'd probably have 50 gliders at each, with enough mentors for week one and enough children for week two the keep things lively. Maybe that's too much work, but I had the impression Guenther was trying to attract attention to Parowan. As an aside, Parowan has pretty slim pickins in accomodations and meals. Cedar City is 20 minutes south, has a wider selction of hotels and restraurants and a summer-long Shakespeare Festival. |
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A bit dated, but I stayed there with my girlfriend (now wife) 13 years ago at
the first Parowan camp ('91) and it was great. Very quiet (off season), very cool because you at at 9000ft or so, and very scenic. The road up there is right through Parowan and quite a climb but quick (12 minutes or so). Some condos are also available to rent there in addition to the lodge. Kemp 9J Subject: Parowan Accommodations From: "Paul M. Cordell" Date: 2/14/2004 6:10 PM Pacific Standard Time Message-id: Chris, with regard to accommodations in Parowan, there is an absolutely great place. The Cedar Breaks Lodge is about 15 minutes from the airport. It is at the base of the Brians Head Ski area. The rooms are studio apartments or larger with available room service. The lodge has 2 restaurants and a sports bar.. In addition to the restaurants and bar there is a full service day spa. The facilities of the spa are available to hotel guests. The full size indoor swimming pool, Fireside Jacuzzi, sauna and stream room are the perfect end to a day running Utah cloud streets!! The hotel will be the location of the pre contest safety meeting and the contest awards banquet. Check it out!! http://www.cedarbreakslodge.com/thelodge.htm Chris OCallaghan wrote: Sounds like there's interest enough to run 2 contiguous contests. One for the kids and one for the seeding list. They'd probably have 50 gliders at each, with enough mentors for week one and enough children for week two the keep things lively. Maybe that's too much work, but I had the impression Guenther was trying to attract attention to Parowan. As an aside, Parowan has pretty slim pickins in accomodations and meals. Cedar City is 20 minutes south, has a wider selction of hotels and restraurants and a summer-long Shakespeare Festival. |
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FYI- the Cedar Break Lodge changed hands a couple of years ago and all
facilities and rooms received an extensive renovation. I spent a few nights there last August and all facilities are new and in great shape. A special rate is available for the contest. Check the Contest web site for details. http://parowan.soaringweb.net/Accomodations.html Kizuno wrote: A bit dated, but I stayed there with my girlfriend (now wife) 13 years ago at the first Parowan camp ('91) and it was great. Very quiet (off season), very cool because you at at 9000ft or so, and very scenic. The road up there is right through Parowan and quite a climb but quick (12 minutes or so). Some condos are also available to rent there in addition to the lodge. Kemp 9J Subject: Parowan Accommodations From: "Paul M. Cordell" Date: 2/14/2004 6:10 PM Pacific Standard Time Message-id: Chris, with regard to accommodations in Parowan, there is an absolutely great place. The Cedar Breaks Lodge is about 15 minutes from the airport. It is at the base of the Brians Head Ski area. The rooms are studio apartments or larger with available room service. The lodge has 2 restaurants and a sports bar.. In addition to the restaurants and bar there is a full service day spa. The facilities of the spa are available to hotel guests. The full size indoor swimming pool, Fireside Jacuzzi, sauna and stream room are the perfect end to a day running Utah cloud streets!! The hotel will be the location of the pre contest safety meeting and the contest awards banquet. Check it out!! http://www.cedarbreakslodge.com/thelodge.htm Chris OCallaghan wrote: Sounds like there's interest enough to run 2 contiguous contests. One for the kids and one for the seeding list. They'd probably have 50 gliders at each, with enough mentors for week one and enough children for week two the keep things lively. Maybe that's too much work, but I had the impression Guenther was trying to attract attention to Parowan. As an aside, Parowan has pretty slim pickins in accomodations and meals. Cedar City is 20 minutes south, has a wider selction of hotels and restraurants and a summer-long Shakespeare Festival. |
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Sounds like the place to go if the gang's all there. I guess I'm too
much the skier. When I think about accomodations, it's always down hill. Haven't stayed at the lodge, but it is very pretty up there. |
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