ORIGINAL: 4u2nv-RCU
I have an idea that I stole from the racing world tha might help level the playing field. For those that are worried about the cost of competing in pattern, why not introduce the idea of a ''Claiming'' component to a a contest. A graduated scale of money in accordance of class.
Winner of an event's class would have to be willing to sell his ride for a prespecified amount if there were to be any takers.
Sportsman= Exempt
Intermediate=850.00
Advanced= 1100.00
Masters= 2500.00
FAI =exempt
I could understand almost every objection to this idea and I am not the best judge of what amounts should be used for the claiming amounts but it seems to work in other competitions. Just an idea.
Hate it? Love it?
No thanks.
I have two PL Prod Partners that I bought from Quique Somenzini from the WC in 2003. I fly in Masters. No amount of simoleons could relieve me of them because they have sentimental value.
Ridiculous rule. I just don't see how you can cheat in pattern in such a way that this would be pertinent.
Also, why the scale for less money for the lower classes? I flew a Partner in my first contest in Sportsman. I didn't win because I had the flashiest airplane, I won because I out flew everyone. Same thing with Intermediate. Same thing for Advanced. I won’t count the wins I had in Masters with this airplane, as the design was four years old when I was in Masters, and most Masters guys have ex-F3A ships anyway. I can't afford the latest and greatest, and I don't feel that I have been slighted or that I don't have a chance, or will be judged unfairly if I do. I don't mean to come off as brash, and I sincerely apologize if I do. I would be more than happy to take any conversation related to my post offline in order to circumvent a unnecessary mud slinging match on here.