Re: USIC / AMA Indoor FF Nats 2014

From: Jake Palmer <82.jake_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:28:43 -0700

Will F1D at Nats be flown under the current rules, or the new rules? It
seems pointless to fly with the current rules since they're gone before the
next world champs.
On Apr 9, 2014 11:04 AM, <john_kagan_at_hotmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> I've approved the entry forms, and they should be mailed out soon.
>
> The majority of the contest will look and feel the same as the usual
> Kibbie Dome Annual.
>
> However, there are some additional tasks that will require volunteers.
> Who is available to help with these?
>
> - Scale judging
> - FAC events
> - Processing (this will be more spread-out than at a time-slot contest)
> - Scoring (same as above)
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
> p.s. A few people have asked me who is receiving the entry fees. The
> apparent concern is over who might profit from the contest. However, there
> is no profit to be had. The AMA and NFFS are going to put up the money up
> front, and the entry fees are designed to cover the costs. The only
> difference is that we aren't collecting commitments in advance, like we
> have in recent years, to make sure that we didn't incur a loss.
>
> I expect at least as many participants as the usual Kibbie Annual, with
> hopefully a few more because it is the Nats/USIC. Please don't be the one
> that says they are skipping the contest because of some variation on, "the
> AMA is running it". First, we, the Indoor community, are running it - this
> is our event. Second, I'll personally drive over to your house and give
> you a wet willy for being ridiculous.
>
>
Received on Sat Apr 12 2014 - 14:28:44 CEST