[RCSE] Nats question - for the LSF/AMA

[jason werner]

Jack and others involved,     I have  simple question about the NATS :)  Yeah right.  Actually my question is fairly simple.  What are the goals for the NATS set by the AMA/LSF?         To explain this question quick comment.  Most competitive organizations use their "National Championships" to create a team or champion that is recognized within the world (or largest) governing body for that sport.  For example, track cycling something I competed in, used the NATS to compete in the world/Olympic events in order to create a champion in each of those events.  It was rare though for a normal weekly track competition to include many of these events, most were "mass" events, not the individual or time consuming UCI events.  Their "goal" of NATS is to present the top US rider in each UCI recognized event while also including several "local" or US event champions as well.       What are the AMA/LSF's goals for NATS?  To present an internationally/FAI recognized National Champion?  To have a nationally recognized champion even though it is not recognized elsewhere?  Or is it to simply have a large flying event at the National AMA facility that all are invited to?   Jason Werner