--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Jason Werner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bill, > I have to disagree to some extent. Yes, models are WAY expensive. Yet > it is the nature of competition that drove it there. > > In all competition that requires equipment (and really in all > competitions), the first 90% of the "winner's" percentage comes easy. For > example, take landings. Most people with practice can hit 90s all the time > on their landings. > The next 5% takes time and dedication. But it is not a linear function. > To gain that next 5% of performance, it may take double the time it took you > to get the first 90%. Keep working that up to the 100% range any you get an > exponential component that many can never achieve. Jason--
I'll agree with you in principle but disagree with aspects of the competitive process. True, a kilobuck vacu-formed aeroplane can give you that last points advantage, but it still renders down to spending to buy points. Admittedly if one wants to be anal-competitive that is a good situation. Not everyone is, and for us luddites, there are RES and Nost contests. You made some good points. --Bill Harris LSF#7652 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.
