Yea, this was the can of worms I was refering to as this is a scale contest and not an aerobatic contest. What if maneuvers were divided into 2 categories, easy and not as easy. In doing so, to keep the total points, it would require an aditional maneuver if you use 1-2 easy maneuvers. Each would still be based on 10 points and the total flight score would be based on 100, just divided byt the total number of maneuvers.
For instance, a procedure turn (3 maneuvers) would require a toal of 11 maneuvers; 2 easy, and one additional. The max score would be 110, divided by 11 then multiplied by 10.
I like the idea of critiques, but I doubt they have time. Lot's more work for the judges. I am glad to have them there. I enjoy participating requardless of the outcome.
Gary
ORIGINAL: Jim_McIntyre
I'm not as familiar with rules other than Canada and FAI but, most I've seen provide a complexity factor (k factor) for maneuvers. The issue I have with this is that it benefits the more modern aerobatic type aircraft.
Judging is a difficult task (I know from experience). It's hard to not let your own emotions get involved. For example, I will always score a sloppy egg shaped loop performed by a Jenny higher than a geometrically perfect one performed by a Cap 21.....
As with all competitions, there are good and bad judges. You do need to explain how and why you will perform your maneuvers (and then perform them that way). The rest is literally up to the judges. The one thing I always appreciate from the judges (and ask for in advance) is a written critique I can take away and work on fixing/perfecting. I may disagree but, repeated low scores for a particular maneuver (or detailing) should sway my opinion.[8D]