I think it's high time we went to advancement being earned rather than choice or forced due simply to the amount of pilots you beat.

This was brought up , again, on the Nsrca email list and I think it's time we started debating this for implementation in a year or two.

I know Japan and other countries do this and I think it's a good thing.

Each pilot would have to earn his way into the next class. No voluntary advancement.

Several points to ponder, certainly not the only ones we need to look at mind you.

Pilots ability to fly to a certain level of perfection on a consistent basis. 8+ point average over 3 years or 30 contests

Possibly a "Qualifier" contest Sly to determine the pilots ability to fly the next higher class and the judges determine advancement or not. Sort of like the Masters contest.

Amount of contests flown.

Years between competitive flying.

Allow or force a pilot back a class if a certain % of total score is not achieved on a consistent basis.

Anyone from another country here have the procedures used in that country?

Worth a look or a boondoggle?

I believe this would instill pride in the advancement system in "Most" fliers as a goal to be achieved.

Not something to be shunned.