RE: Where should the Intermediate Sequence skill level be?
I'm also an Intermediate pilot. I also think that at least on inverted exit maneuver should be included in our sequence. I also think a snap would be nice, since it looks like the snap roll (however controversial and difficult to judge they are)will be included for all eternity in upper classes.
Look on the pattern mailing list archive and search for for the 402 Pattern shootout. The unknown sequence we flew was created by Don Ramsey and was a well thought out, very nice sequence that is closer to where I think 402 should be.
I think the jump from 401 to 402 should be greater and would help mitigate the rather significant jump we have now from 402 to 403...
Here's the sequence for those that don;t want to search for it:
Takeoff
Stall Turn with 1/4 up and down, exit upright (C)
Immelman with 2/4 exit upright (T)
Reverse Triangle Loop, exit upright (C)
Bunt no rolls, exit inverted (T)
Square loop with 1/2 roll on top, exit upright (C)
Humpty Bump 1/4 up and down, exit upright (T)
Top Hat with 1/2 rolls in verticals, exit upright (C)
Figure 9, 1/2 roll up, pull over top, exit upright (T)
2/4 point roll, exit inverted (C)
Figure 9, 1/2 roll down, push over top, exit inverted (T)
Double Immelman, 1/2 roll on top, no roll out, exit upright (C)
Half Square with 1/2 roll up, exit upright (T)
45 degree down, positive snap roll, exit upright (C)
Landing
Richard