RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF WERE INTO college course titles month would come billed Downgrading 101 An Introduction Modern Pattern Judging Techniques most-common judging technique use skilled judges today simple system might called Cumulative Downgrade Method least Im going call discussion purposes judge observes downgrades occur assigning numerical value numbers downgrades added together maneuver continues end tbe maneuver quick subtraction base 10 yields score passed scribe recorded judge may simply remember numbers physically count fingers toes well day warm maneuver bad enough require use additional digits very good system number reasons chief requires judge use objective standard difficult vary pilot pilot Lack entry line always two points off pendulum movement after stall turn point off 150 error maneuver geometry point off forth Cumulative method conjunction standard downgrades listed Judges Guide maneuver family maneuvers also tends focus judges attention points maneuver big ticket mistakes likely occur radii lines angles rotations An excellent side benefit Cumulative system method work specific downgrades listed rules must known judge point automatically recalled conscious effort excellent idea case train train retrain show AMA Judging Flying Precision RCAerobarics video until peoples eyes glaze over No system perfect consensus Cumulative method best technique presently have does have significant weak point fairly inflexible absolutist approach works best applied more-advanced classes flying polished accomplished example excellent relatively easy system employ judging F3A Team Selection Tournament However can become small field identical technique standard rigidly applied Sportsman class local event latter circumstances major downgrades sometimes arrive rapidly available fingers toes used up mid-maneuver poor pilot ends up owing points judge can unfortunate because pilots may become discouraged point decline participate future events brave honest upright judge dispensed totally accurate scores may find social standing compromised will hold such minor considerations shouldnt allowed sully aerobatic ideal real world real world people want temper justice bit mercy Cumulative Downgrade system can difficultwhich brings main alternative Before Cumulative method started gaining popularity most-common judging technique something might call Impression systemwhich really wasnt system judge would simply observe maneuver apply knowledge rules downgrades experience might might possess arrive score score would based predominately subjective comparative impression maneuver quality hence name Impression method held little regard days reasons bard understand very subjective method scoring subjective methods much prone influence judges internal bias whether based flying style equipment friendship pilot reputation whatever depends heavily judges personal experience expense objective criteria does particularly emphasize nor usually employ extensive current knowledge rules downgrades relative system difficult maintain standard over time pilots flying first round contest routinely suffer scoring drifts higher later flights However no system perfect no system utterly redeeming value judge has wide complete current knowledge rules judge has extensive recent experience f judge October 1999 89 Big Time Judges mid-i 990s Tournament Champions focused sky task picking winner Judging methods discussed text Contestant judge Neil Udell checks 600 top box Othello Washington meet absolutely blind deaf dumb bias type number pilots ranked too high nor length time encompassing flights too long occasionally method can lead accurate relative score being called opposed absolute Thats also lot qualifiers loaded sentence impression judging presently disdained does have thing its favor easily adjustable standard Scores can adjusted fit particular class skill level pilots will still ranked properly good well-trained skilled judges will sometimes give stop counting specific downgrades per se fall back using modified impression technique faced some barely-recognizable efforts shown entry-level classes isnt really much problem particular class judges particular classes knowledge rules experience pilots part have no halos judges commonly count downgrades will usually restrict themselves using impression maneuver final reality check before score called Justice may get mixed little mercy pilots get ranked properly subconsciously some pretty good judging very likely still takes place Ive talking black-and-white eitherlor terms practice relatively few judges presently use either pure Cumulative method pure Impression method pattern training experience people exposed today almost inevitably leads mixture two vast majority judges probably unaware either method use better worse probably fair picture judging-technique reality today problems come several grades sizes main problem NSRCA Judging Certification program emphasize specific mandatory downgrades must taken along teaching heavy reliance objective criteria technique usually directly discussed manyif mostof trainers teach beginners basic principles Cumulative system trainers tend discourage subjective impression-based judging contest directors send neophytes out first live fire judging assignments judge very classes objective criteria specific downgrades have learned hardest apply entry-level classes As result some people never really get hang ofjudging takes much longer should short run end up doing exactly what moreexperienced judges dorely impression-based judgingbut dont have experience knowledge background pull off results poor scoring entry-level class learning can leave properly functioning Blow rs Nora Wingspan 43 Wing area 233 sq $10995 Weight 16 oz Wingloading 85 ozlsq ft Airfoil Flat Bottom Skill level INT/INT Motor280suppliedwith4 reduction drive prop builder can assemble fully hand buitt covered airplane install its radio speed control battery pack single evening 41 reduction drive motor fg fuselage sheel pants landing gear spinner JennyA Jenny Wingspan 36 Wing area 296 sq Weight 7 oz Wingloading 34 ozlsq ft Airfoil Undercambered Skill level INT/INT Motor supplied reduction drive prop slowflying ultralight electric airplane w*h radio elec tric gear.all up flying weight 7 ounces lilfie airplane very maneuverable comes fully built surfaces covered hinged Parkflyer scale model experimental aircraft Jodel low wing aircraft generous dihedral forgiving flight characteristics Jodel can land take off t5 feet Assemble fully built airplane install its radio speed control battery pack single evening factory installed 61 reduc tion drive motor three-bladed prop custom spinner Jonny Bee $14995 Bee Il-Call Brushless motors speed controls information go wwwnesailcom Northeast Sailplane Products 140 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 Call Us 802-658-9482 90 Model Aviation * simpler time Joan Anastasia scribes far Jim Parker early 1990s Nats before contestant judges became rule judging tools move up judge more-advanced classes general Pattern people sharp customers eventually figure out successfully integrate information theyve given put together own personal scoring methods become passably good judges have difficulty articulating exactly what arrive score Unfortunately far too high percentage manage learn 6-7-8 7-8-9 safe score ranges will keep pilots CDs off backs people become bored impression-based random number generators within narrow ranges Judging chore resent Most become set ways never progress beyond stage no matter much additional training get related problem seem have unwritten rule Pattern contestant judges should stick judging classes have already flown routinely use Intermediate pilots judge Sportsman Advanced pilots judge Intermediate Event Directors violate social standard risk being taken task pilots resent being judged dont yet consider peers ego-driven silliness keeps some very able knowledgeable people sitting chairs advancedlevel classes fly makes CDs job harder needs does something else damagingand revealing common practice says might have intellectual attachment knowledge rules applying objective criteria value subjective experience much highly tacitly telling newest judges might consider trained certified dont quite consider capable Capable what answer can consider inexperienced thus unable form proper impression quality flying taking place front telling thing seminars impression judging bad showing another actions expect impression judge like us dont think have experience psychological terms called double-signaling its well-known recipe creating confusion receiving end What dont have answers problem complex could start incorporating standard practice live judging exercises critiques judging schools seminars Some things better learned lab lecture including specific mental processes lead generating proper score maneuver standard practice NSRCA seminars run could also assign judges classes solely basis ability judge rather ability fly have tried considerable success could assign new judges thirds Masters F3A fiightline let practice new skills most-conducive environment may may count scores should certainly review work answer questions after round will call some maturity forbearance participation part Masters F3A competitors has also tried very successfully People will become good judges tend stand Out very early gain confidence progress rapidly method judging schools seminars presently emphasize information delivery rules downgrades descriptions leaving student figure out methods techniques teach great deal about what needs done little about like teaching mechanic about engines explaining next nothing about wrenches remedy could formally codify teach Cumulative Downgrade method recommended standard NSRCA judging technique perhaps look ways modify make easier use lower classes Possibilities might include sliding scale downgrade values per class reverse K factors divide numbers rather multipliers add downgrades divide two subtract simply acknowledging legitimizing common practice taking impression reality check before score could attempt condition beginning pilots expect very low scores ones twos threes has tried repeatedly very little success Nevertheless someone always suggests include could just muddle through present everyone making up own scoring methods Which doesnt seem working out well could Either way well back subject again coming months lot material didnt get Pattern product front second installment Robins View Productions Absolute Accuracy video series out Perfrcr Foam Wing Construction stars Bob Noll Pro-Built Running time hour 46 minutes isnt first video subject constructing foam wings best Ive seen far complete production values professional polished information presented solid rock have no doubt foam wing inventor Ed Izzo would approve List price $2495 video available limited time $1995 plus $320 Priority Mail Robins View Productions Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 746-0106 Robins View proprietor Bob Hunt says videos excellent series production including video adjustable stabs least trimming will star Flying Models Pattern columnist Dean Pappas first teamed Bob old Project Pattern magazine series R LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome Up 50% Power Twice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs 4q_ 0 ii~Mt QveEO ______ 7/3-_____ -00501 S P0 Box 141 Dep MA MlfordCT06460 877-1670 toood $4OOcediroppIied rotioodo Davis Diesel Heads Over 100 models 049-36 0 Weelds largest producer af Model Diesel Fuels Trauslunus 25 loo40oo 10 401oo60 6010090 00 to 120 October 1999 91 FREE Con qo2ite4- Store FREE Articles Make Fiberglass Molds Mold Fiberglass Parts Build Composite Spar FREE catalog Download web site wwwcstsa Iescom visit web site check out SALES NEW PRODUCTS IkIIj U. Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Tehachapi CA 93581 Toll Free 800-338-1278
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF WERE INTO college course titles month would come billed Downgrading 101 An Introduction Modern Pattern Judging Techniques most-common judging technique use skilled judges today simple system might called Cumulative Downgrade Method least Im going call discussion purposes judge observes downgrades occur assigning numerical value numbers downgrades added together maneuver continues end tbe maneuver quick subtraction base 10 yields score passed scribe recorded judge may simply remember numbers physically count fingers toes well day warm maneuver bad enough require use additional digits very good system number reasons chief requires judge use objective standard difficult vary pilot pilot Lack entry line always two points off pendulum movement after stall turn point off 150 error maneuver geometry point off forth Cumulative method conjunction standard downgrades listed Judges Guide maneuver family maneuvers also tends focus judges attention points maneuver big ticket mistakes likely occur radii lines angles rotations An excellent side benefit Cumulative system method work specific downgrades listed rules must known judge point automatically recalled conscious effort excellent idea case train train retrain show AMA Judging Flying Precision RCAerobarics video until peoples eyes glaze over No system perfect consensus Cumulative method best technique presently have does have significant weak point fairly inflexible absolutist approach works best applied more-advanced classes flying polished accomplished example excellent relatively easy system employ judging F3A Team Selection Tournament However can become small field identical technique standard rigidly applied Sportsman class local event latter circumstances major downgrades sometimes arrive rapidly available fingers toes used up mid-maneuver poor pilot ends up owing points judge can unfortunate because pilots may become discouraged point decline participate future events brave honest upright judge dispensed totally accurate scores may find social standing compromised will hold such minor considerations shouldnt allowed sully aerobatic ideal real world real world people want temper justice bit mercy Cumulative Downgrade system can difficultwhich brings main alternative Before Cumulative method started gaining popularity most-common judging technique something might call Impression systemwhich really wasnt system judge would simply observe maneuver apply knowledge rules downgrades experience might might possess arrive score score would based predominately subjective comparative impression maneuver quality hence name Impression method held little regard days reasons bard understand very subjective method scoring subjective methods much prone influence judges internal bias whether based flying style equipment friendship pilot reputation whatever depends heavily judges personal experience expense objective criteria does particularly emphasize nor usually employ extensive current knowledge rules downgrades relative system difficult maintain standard over time pilots flying first round contest routinely suffer scoring drifts higher later flights However no system perfect no system utterly redeeming value judge has wide complete current knowledge rules judge has extensive recent experience f judge October 1999 89 Big Time Judges mid-i 990s Tournament Champions focused sky task picking winner Judging methods discussed text Contestant judge Neil Udell checks 600 top box Othello Washington meet absolutely blind deaf dumb bias type number pilots ranked too high nor length time encompassing flights too long occasionally method can lead accurate relative score being called opposed absolute Thats also lot qualifiers loaded sentence impression judging presently disdained does have thing its favor easily adjustable standard Scores can adjusted fit particular class skill level pilots will still ranked properly good well-trained skilled judges will sometimes give stop counting specific downgrades per se fall back using modified impression technique faced some barely-recognizable efforts shown entry-level classes isnt really much problem particular class judges particular classes knowledge rules experience pilots part have no halos judges commonly count downgrades will usually restrict themselves using impression maneuver final reality check before score called Justice may get mixed little mercy pilots get ranked properly subconsciously some pretty good judging very likely still takes place Ive talking black-and-white eitherlor terms practice relatively few judges presently use either pure Cumulative method pure Impression method pattern training experience people exposed today almost inevitably leads mixture two vast majority judges probably unaware either method use better worse probably fair picture judging-technique reality today problems come several grades sizes main problem NSRCA Judging Certification program emphasize specific mandatory downgrades must taken along teaching heavy reliance objective criteria technique usually directly discussed manyif mostof trainers teach beginners basic principles Cumulative system trainers tend discourage subjective impression-based judging contest directors send neophytes out first live fire judging assignments judge very classes objective criteria specific downgrades have learned hardest apply entry-level classes As result some people never really get hang ofjudging takes much longer should short run end up doing exactly what moreexperienced judges dorely impression-based judgingbut dont have experience knowledge background pull off results poor scoring entry-level class learning can leave properly functioning Blow rs Nora Wingspan 43 Wing area 233 sq $10995 Weight 16 oz Wingloading 85 ozlsq ft Airfoil Flat Bottom Skill level INT/INT Motor280suppliedwith4 reduction drive prop builder can assemble fully hand buitt covered airplane install its radio speed control battery pack single evening 41 reduction drive motor fg fuselage sheel pants landing gear spinner JennyA Jenny Wingspan 36 Wing area 296 sq Weight 7 oz Wingloading 34 ozlsq ft Airfoil Undercambered Skill level INT/INT Motor supplied reduction drive prop slowflying ultralight electric airplane w*h radio elec tric gear.all up flying weight 7 ounces lilfie airplane very maneuverable comes fully built surfaces covered hinged Parkflyer scale model experimental aircraft Jodel low wing aircraft generous dihedral forgiving flight characteristics Jodel can land take off t5 feet Assemble fully built airplane install its radio speed control battery pack single evening factory installed 61 reduc tion drive motor three-bladed prop custom spinner Jonny Bee $14995 Bee Il-Call Brushless motors speed controls information go wwwnesailcom Northeast Sailplane Products 140 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 Call Us 802-658-9482 90 Model Aviation * simpler time Joan Anastasia scribes far Jim Parker early 1990s Nats before contestant judges became rule judging tools move up judge more-advanced classes general Pattern people sharp customers eventually figure out successfully integrate information theyve given put together own personal scoring methods become passably good judges have difficulty articulating exactly what arrive score Unfortunately far too high percentage manage learn 6-7-8 7-8-9 safe score ranges will keep pilots CDs off backs people become bored impression-based random number generators within narrow ranges Judging chore resent Most become set ways never progress beyond stage no matter much additional training get related problem seem have unwritten rule Pattern contestant judges should stick judging classes have already flown routinely use Intermediate pilots judge Sportsman Advanced pilots judge Intermediate Event Directors violate social standard risk being taken task pilots resent being judged dont yet consider peers ego-driven silliness keeps some very able knowledgeable people sitting chairs advancedlevel classes fly makes CDs job harder needs does something else damagingand revealing common practice says might have intellectual attachment knowledge rules applying objective criteria value subjective experience much highly tacitly telling newest judges might consider trained certified dont quite consider capable Capable what answer can consider inexperienced thus unable form proper impression quality flying taking place front telling thing seminars impression judging bad showing another actions expect impression judge like us dont think have experience psychological terms called double-signaling its well-known recipe creating confusion receiving end What dont have answers problem complex could start incorporating standard practice live judging exercises critiques judging schools seminars Some things better learned lab lecture including specific mental processes lead generating proper score maneuver standard practice NSRCA seminars run could also assign judges classes solely basis ability judge rather ability fly have tried considerable success could assign new judges thirds Masters F3A fiightline let practice new skills most-conducive environment may may count scores should certainly review work answer questions after round will call some maturity forbearance participation part Masters F3A competitors has also tried very successfully People will become good judges tend stand Out very early gain confidence progress rapidly method judging schools seminars presently emphasize information delivery rules downgrades descriptions leaving student figure out methods techniques teach great deal about what needs done little about like teaching mechanic about engines explaining next nothing about wrenches remedy could formally codify teach Cumulative Downgrade method recommended standard NSRCA judging technique perhaps look ways modify make easier use lower classes Possibilities might include sliding scale downgrade values per class reverse K factors divide numbers rather multipliers add downgrades divide two subtract simply acknowledging legitimizing common practice taking impression reality check before score could attempt condition beginning pilots expect very low scores ones twos threes has tried repeatedly very little success Nevertheless someone always suggests include could just muddle through present everyone making up own scoring methods Which doesnt seem working out well could Either way well back subject again coming months lot material didnt get Pattern product front second installment Robins View Productions Absolute Accuracy video series out Perfrcr Foam Wing Construction stars Bob Noll Pro-Built Running time hour 46 minutes isnt first video subject constructing foam wings best Ive seen far complete production values professional polished information presented solid rock have no doubt foam wing inventor Ed Izzo would approve List price $2495 video available limited time $1995 plus $320 Priority Mail Robins View Productions Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 746-0106 Robins View proprietor Bob Hunt says videos excellent series production including video adjustable stabs least trimming will star Flying Models Pattern columnist Dean Pappas first teamed Bob old Project Pattern magazine series R LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome Up 50% Power Twice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs 4q_ 0 ii~Mt QveEO ______ 7/3-_____ -00501 S P0 Box 141 Dep MA MlfordCT06460 877-1670 toood $4OOcediroppIied rotioodo Davis Diesel Heads Over 100 models 049-36 0 Weelds largest producer af Model Diesel Fuels Trauslunus 25 loo40oo 10 401oo60 6010090 00 to 120 October 1999 91 FREE Con qo2ite4- Store FREE Articles Make Fiberglass Molds Mold Fiberglass Parts Build Composite Spar FREE catalog Download web site wwwcstsa Iescom visit web site check out SALES NEW PRODUCTS IkIIj U. Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Tehachapi CA 93581 Toll Free 800-338-1278
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 89, 90, 91
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF WERE INTO college course titles month would come billed Downgrading 101 An Introduction Modern Pattern Judging Techniques most-common judging technique use skilled judges today simple system might called Cumulative Downgrade Method least Im going call discussion purposes judge observes downgrades occur assigning numerical value numbers downgrades added together maneuver continues end tbe maneuver quick subtraction base 10 yields score passed scribe recorded judge may simply remember numbers physically count fingers toes well day warm maneuver bad enough require use additional digits very good system number reasons chief requires judge use objective standard difficult vary pilot pilot Lack entry line always two points off pendulum movement after stall turn point off 150 error maneuver geometry point off forth Cumulative method conjunction standard downgrades listed Judges Guide maneuver family maneuvers also tends focus judges attention points maneuver big ticket mistakes likely occur radii lines angles rotations An excellent side benefit Cumulative system method work specific downgrades listed rules must known judge point automatically recalled conscious effort excellent idea case train train retrain show AMA Judging Flying Precision RCAerobarics video until peoples eyes glaze over No system perfect consensus Cumulative method best technique presently have does have significant weak point fairly inflexible absolutist approach works best applied more-advanced classes flying polished accomplished example excellent relatively easy system employ judging F3A Team Selection Tournament However can become small field identical technique standard rigidly applied Sportsman class local event latter circumstances major downgrades sometimes arrive rapidly available fingers toes used up mid-maneuver poor pilot ends up owing points judge can unfortunate because pilots may become discouraged point decline participate future events brave honest upright judge dispensed totally accurate scores may find social standing compromised will hold such minor considerations shouldnt allowed sully aerobatic ideal real world real world people want temper justice bit mercy Cumulative Downgrade system can difficultwhich brings main alternative Before Cumulative method started gaining popularity most-common judging technique something might call Impression systemwhich really wasnt system judge would simply observe maneuver apply knowledge rules downgrades experience might might possess arrive score score would based predominately subjective comparative impression maneuver quality hence name Impression method held little regard days reasons bard understand very subjective method scoring subjective methods much prone influence judges internal bias whether based flying style equipment friendship pilot reputation whatever depends heavily judges personal experience expense objective criteria does particularly emphasize nor usually employ extensive current knowledge rules downgrades relative system difficult maintain standard over time pilots flying first round contest routinely suffer scoring drifts higher later flights However no system perfect no system utterly redeeming value judge has wide complete current knowledge rules judge has extensive recent experience f judge October 1999 89 Big Time Judges mid-i 990s Tournament Champions focused sky task picking winner Judging methods discussed text Contestant judge Neil Udell checks 600 top box Othello Washington meet absolutely blind deaf dumb bias type number pilots ranked too high nor length time encompassing flights too long occasionally method can lead accurate relative score being called opposed absolute Thats also lot qualifiers loaded sentence impression judging presently disdained does have thing its favor easily adjustable standard Scores can adjusted fit particular class skill level pilots will still ranked properly good well-trained skilled judges will sometimes give stop counting specific downgrades per se fall back using modified impression technique faced some barely-recognizable efforts shown entry-level classes isnt really much problem particular class judges particular classes knowledge rules experience pilots part have no halos judges commonly count downgrades will usually restrict themselves using impression maneuver final reality check before score called Justice may get mixed little mercy pilots get ranked properly subconsciously some pretty good judging very likely still takes place Ive talking black-and-white eitherlor terms practice relatively few judges presently use either pure Cumulative method pure Impression method pattern training experience people exposed today almost inevitably leads mixture two vast majority judges probably unaware either method use better worse probably fair picture judging-technique reality today problems come several grades sizes main problem NSRCA Judging Certification program emphasize specific mandatory downgrades must taken along teaching heavy reliance objective criteria technique usually directly discussed manyif mostof trainers teach beginners basic principles Cumulative system trainers tend discourage subjective impression-based judging contest directors send neophytes out first live fire judging assignments judge very classes objective criteria specific downgrades have learned hardest apply entry-level classes As result some people never really get hang ofjudging takes much longer should short run end up doing exactly what moreexperienced judges dorely impression-based judgingbut dont have experience knowledge background pull off results poor scoring entry-level class learning can leave properly functioning Blow rs Nora Wingspan 43 Wing area 233 sq $10995 Weight 16 oz Wingloading 85 ozlsq ft Airfoil Flat Bottom Skill level INT/INT Motor280suppliedwith4 reduction drive prop builder can assemble fully hand buitt covered airplane install its radio speed control battery pack single evening 41 reduction drive motor fg fuselage sheel pants landing gear spinner JennyA Jenny Wingspan 36 Wing area 296 sq Weight 7 oz Wingloading 34 ozlsq ft Airfoil Undercambered Skill level INT/INT Motor supplied reduction drive prop slowflying ultralight electric airplane w*h radio elec tric gear.all up flying weight 7 ounces lilfie airplane very maneuverable comes fully built surfaces covered hinged Parkflyer scale model experimental aircraft Jodel low wing aircraft generous dihedral forgiving flight characteristics Jodel can land take off t5 feet Assemble fully built airplane install its radio speed control battery pack single evening factory installed 61 reduc tion drive motor three-bladed prop custom spinner Jonny Bee $14995 Bee Il-Call Brushless motors speed controls information go wwwnesailcom Northeast Sailplane Products 140 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 Call Us 802-658-9482 90 Model Aviation * simpler time Joan Anastasia scribes far Jim Parker early 1990s Nats before contestant judges became rule judging tools move up judge more-advanced classes general Pattern people sharp customers eventually figure out successfully integrate information theyve given put together own personal scoring methods become passably good judges have difficulty articulating exactly what arrive score Unfortunately far too high percentage manage learn 6-7-8 7-8-9 safe score ranges will keep pilots CDs off backs people become bored impression-based random number generators within narrow ranges Judging chore resent Most become set ways never progress beyond stage no matter much additional training get related problem seem have unwritten rule Pattern contestant judges should stick judging classes have already flown routinely use Intermediate pilots judge Sportsman Advanced pilots judge Intermediate Event Directors violate social standard risk being taken task pilots resent being judged dont yet consider peers ego-driven silliness keeps some very able knowledgeable people sitting chairs advancedlevel classes fly makes CDs job harder needs does something else damagingand revealing common practice says might have intellectual attachment knowledge rules applying objective criteria value subjective experience much highly tacitly telling newest judges might consider trained certified dont quite consider capable Capable what answer can consider inexperienced thus unable form proper impression quality flying taking place front telling thing seminars impression judging bad showing another actions expect impression judge like us dont think have experience psychological terms called double-signaling its well-known recipe creating confusion receiving end What dont have answers problem complex could start incorporating standard practice live judging exercises critiques judging schools seminars Some things better learned lab lecture including specific mental processes lead generating proper score maneuver standard practice NSRCA seminars run could also assign judges classes solely basis ability judge rather ability fly have tried considerable success could assign new judges thirds Masters F3A fiightline let practice new skills most-conducive environment may may count scores should certainly review work answer questions after round will call some maturity forbearance participation part Masters F3A competitors has also tried very successfully People will become good judges tend stand Out very early gain confidence progress rapidly method judging schools seminars presently emphasize information delivery rules downgrades descriptions leaving student figure out methods techniques teach great deal about what needs done little about like teaching mechanic about engines explaining next nothing about wrenches remedy could formally codify teach Cumulative Downgrade method recommended standard NSRCA judging technique perhaps look ways modify make easier use lower classes Possibilities might include sliding scale downgrade values per class reverse K factors divide numbers rather multipliers add downgrades divide two subtract simply acknowledging legitimizing common practice taking impression reality check before score could attempt condition beginning pilots expect very low scores ones twos threes has tried repeatedly very little success Nevertheless someone always suggests include could just muddle through present everyone making up own scoring methods Which doesnt seem working out well could Either way well back subject again coming months lot material didnt get Pattern product front second installment Robins View Productions Absolute Accuracy video series out Perfrcr Foam Wing Construction stars Bob Noll Pro-Built Running time hour 46 minutes isnt first video subject constructing foam wings best Ive seen far complete production values professional polished information presented solid rock have no doubt foam wing inventor Ed Izzo would approve List price $2495 video available limited time $1995 plus $320 Priority Mail Robins View Productions Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 746-0106 Robins View proprietor Bob Hunt says videos excellent series production including video adjustable stabs least trimming will star Flying Models Pattern columnist Dean Pappas first teamed Bob old Project Pattern magazine series R LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome Up 50% Power Twice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs 4q_ 0 ii~Mt QveEO ______ 7/3-_____ -00501 S P0 Box 141 Dep MA MlfordCT06460 877-1670 toood $4OOcediroppIied rotioodo Davis Diesel Heads Over 100 models 049-36 0 Weelds largest producer af Model Diesel Fuels Trauslunus 25 loo40oo 10 401oo60 6010090 00 to 120 October 1999 91 FREE Con qo2ite4- Store FREE Articles Make Fiberglass Molds Mold Fiberglass Parts Build Composite Spar FREE catalog Download web site wwwcstsa Iescom visit web site check out SALES NEW PRODUCTS IkIIj U. Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Tehachapi CA 93581 Toll Free 800-338-1278