Ed and All.
This is an idea that is already done in some of the Auto Racing venues.
There are several Auto classes all racing at the same time. Makes for a
great race.
The only problem I can see with this approach is if there are two or three
classes each modeler would have to decide which ONE they would like to
complete in. At smaller contests there are usually multiple class entries.
My .02
EW.
ED WHYTE
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Soaring@airage.com>
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 5:44 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Contests within contests
I am not sure if I posted this idea before, so if I did, give it another
thought in the context of the NATs discussions that have happened of late.
Has anyone tried contests within contests? We often have classes of
flyers
segregated by level, but have we done classes of planes within a contest?
For example, you run a winch launched contest but capture who is flying
ailerons and who is flying RES. So you have an overall winner, an aileron
winner and a RES winner without having to run separate contests. Or maybe
you run Unlimited but capture the 2M planes as a class within the contest.
Has this been done? Seems it would not be all that hard with the right
computer software. It would seem to me that it would encourage more people
to fly. A person might feel outclassed with their 2M RES against Supras
and
Pikes, but if they can be recognized in 2M or RES within the contest maybe
you get more participation. It will probably need some software revisions
but once that is done, the computer manages it. If you use an excel
spreadsheet type approach, then add a column for airplane class. You
register the pilot and the plane.
Stupid idea? Great idea? My experience is limited here so I don't know
what has been tried.
Best regards,
Ed Anderson
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