Re: USA F1D Team Selection 2011 day 1

From: John Kagan <john_kagan_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:25:34 -0000

This is about right for usual participation. The real question is how to get more peopleto join the program.

--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Robert Dunham" <dunham5@...> wrote:
>
> Great flying by all but do I understand it that only 7 contestants are competing for 3 positions on team? Couldn't ask for better odds than that. What has happen or changes made to the team selection program that has reduced the interest in it?
>
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, Benjamin Saks <bensaks@> wrote:
> >
> > Day one was a great start to the next round of the US F1D cycle.
> >
> > Attached is a score spreadsheet courtesy of Jeff Hood.
> >
> > The main highlights were:
> >
> > - a full Jr. Team of three! Great flying today by the Tyson brothers and
> > Tommy Iacobellis.
> >
> > - a new national record by Brett Sanborn of 38:36 Congratulate Brett on his
> > first record and longest flight ever! A 17 second steer and landing
> > deadstick from 15 feet up leaves more room for improvement in the next six
> > rounds...
> >
> > - great competition from all fliers in tough conditions. Steering was
> > required on all flights even though the weather was decent.
> >
> > Tomorrows rounds should be fun to watch, look out for a record match between
> > John Kagan and Brett. There are many in the running so the team spots are
> > still anyone's to earn.
> >
> > More to come tomorrow night.
> >
> > Ben Saks
> >
>
Received on Sun Sep 04 2011 - 14:25:37 CEST