ORIGINAL: gaRCfield
I'm interested in seeing how the 'try out' would work. My scores average close to 8, maybe 7.5, flying Sportsman. I want to move to intermediate, but I get my butt kicked when I try the schedule. Probably depends on who's definition of 'but kick' you go by though; I'd probably get a zero or two on some rounds, and lots of 4-6 scores in intermediate (my guess). Probably forcing myself into the intermediate class would force me to practice, and learn where I'm making mistakes. Might improve rather quickly, might struggle, who knows?
Joe,
From what I saw last weekend, you are ready to move up. All of the guys flying sportsman could easily move to Intermediate. It is going to be a challenge, but it is supposed to be. If you moved right into Intermediate and were flying 10's off the bat, then you would be way ahead of the curve. I don't think you'll have any trouble once you go through it a few times, especially since you have "help" in that area to fly with you and coach you.
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