Most of the bigger West Coast contests are run with multi-classes flying together, and contestants are usually allowed to enter in multiple classes. Of course, it is difficult or impossible to run Man-on-Man contests with multiple classes and pilots allowed to enter multiple classes, and most West Coast usually have shorter task times then are prevalent at contests in the Midwest and South. I've flown in contests throughout the country, and have CD'd them in California and in Texas. All of the different types of contests can be interesting, challenging, and fun. It's up to the organizer to present contest formats that will attract the pilots in his region. Browne Goodwin In a message dated 8/4/2008 5:18:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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 WHYTE WINGS 7207 CORNERSTONE DR. CALEDONIA, MI 49316 (616) 698-8668 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> 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 > > > 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and > AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )
