David - first - RMSA had no control over any of the fees charged for this event. That is entirely AMA directed. We get NO portion of any of the entry fees. We get only reimbursed expenses. Second - those fees do not go to the AMA itself but go entirely to the USA Team fund. Third - all past team selections had the juniors flying 1/2 of the number of rounds as the seniors. Phil made a somewhat controversial call to ATTEMPT to fly equal rounds for the juniors - a very difficult call based on the weather delay on Saturday. Fourth - I made every attempt to ensure that the competitors knew the ground rules ahead of time. If you check item 4 of the rules clarifications posted on the team selection website you will clearly see that the initial intention (in line with previous team selections) was to run 1 round of juniors for each 2 round of seniors. That should not have been a surprise.
I wish there were more time - but good intentions were scuttled by the weather. Had it cooperated we would have had plenty of flying for all concerned. Unfortunately I have no connections with the weather guy. I was also one of those who took a junior on our team which meant with our 4 man team we were on the field for the entire event every launch. It was a lot of work but well worth it! Cheers for the Juniors and all that participated in this very competitive event.. Jim (still recovering) Jim Monaco Rocky Mountain Soaring Association Denver, CO -----Original Message----- From: targetdrone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 1:22 PM To: soaring Subject: [RCSE] F3J Juniors Snubbed? I don't think it is fair that the juniors flew less rounds (only half as many in the flyoff) as the seniors, when: 1. They pay just as much entry as the seniors. 2. Their planes cost just as much. 3. They too, are competing for a shot on the US team. 4. Their travel often costs more, as many of the juniors also have to have a parent (who is not competing) travel with them. The juniors are the future of the sport and I feel they are not being treated as equals. I was there and know that weather delayed some flying time, but I think there needs to be some guidelines on this, and not just CD's discretion. I realize it was a hard decision for him to eliminate some rounds, I just think it was the wrong decision. I am not posting this as flame bait, but I would like to hear honest opinions on the subject. BTW, thanks to everyone: organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and participants,etc who helped to make this an enjoyable event. This is my first time attending an F3_ event, and I learned a lot and appreciate the effort and assistance given by all of those in attendance. David Judson Riverside, CA 1021 miles, one way RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
