Grass Roots What next ?????

[Lynx.1677]

I think that's what he meant a bit scarier with a 700

So no garden flips with a 700 then? Darn it!

[ktargett]

As Edders says, we need more competitions throughout the year and in different parts of the country for the league system to work properly. These don't have to be all 2day events with sponsor tents and 30 people competing. The numbers that took place at that event seem about right for a grassroots level competition to allow useful feedback to be given between rounds or even after each flight. It also allows for the relaxed atmosphere and general help you get from all the other competitors. The Boxhill training days helped pilots and judges alike, so it would be good to see a few more events like this setup.

The speed that some people learn to 3D makes it is very hard to base what level you are at when you enter the competition to when the event takes place, which could be 6 months away. I am sure there are some people who could go from training legs to being able to win grassroots in that time! It is a real shame that some pilots who have never entered a competition before are not allowed to enter grassroots to gain the experience for moving up to Inters.

I have seen probably too many pilots do kaos and tic-tocs, but then unable to do a 45degree landing. This accurate flying is what is needed for competition, which at a fly-in or general practice is not necessarily noticed by all. It is the importance on accuracy, consistency and centering that is normally the most important lesson most competitors take away from these competitions.

Kevin

[ktargett]

You certainly shouldn't need a 700 for grassroots level !

[waveydavey]

So no garden flips with a 700 then? Darn it!

I still reckon that's one of the funniest vids on here mate, was that the one in the dressing gown

[Baldie]

You certainly shouldn't need a 700 for grassroots level !

I flew it with a 500. .........was....... Interesting !

[Lynx.1677]

I still reckon that's one of the funniest vids on here mate, was that the one in the dressing gown

"Special Flight Suit" I'll have you know. Lol.

What can I say............sense sometimes eludes me but it's all in the name of a laugh.

I got the impression you would need a 600 nitro minimum for any competition, 700 desireable.

Can you imagine if I turned up with my 450. I think I would be laughed off the field. Hahah.

[rachel]

As Edders says, we need more competitions throughout the year and in different parts of the country for the league system to work properly. These don't have to be all 2day events with sponsor tents and 30 people competing. The numbers that took place at that event seem about right for a grassroots level competition to allow useful feedback to be given between rounds or even after each flight. It also allows for the relaxed atmosphere and general help you get from all the other competitors. The Boxhill training days helped pilots and judges alike, so it would be good to see a few more events like this setup.

The speed that some people learn to 3D makes it is very hard to base what level you are at when you enter the competition to when the event takes place, which could be 6 months away. I am sure there are some people who could go from training legs to being able to win grassroots in that time! It is a real shame that some pilots who have never entered a competition before are not allowed to enter grassroots to gain the experience for moving up to Inters.

I have seen probably too many pilots do kaos and tic-tocs, but then unable to do a 45degree landing. This accurate flying is what is needed for competition, which at a fly-in or general practice is not necessarily noticed by all. It is the importance on accuracy, consistency and centering that is normally the most important lesson most competitors take away from these competitions.

Kevin

Thank god someone noticed its not about smackdown 3D.

Paul did so well by being so accurate and smooth.

Connor was very smooth too especially when compared to my invirted pass, that was like the control tower scene of Top Gun,.........

[Lynx.1677]

That's one thing I noticed at the champs last year, the accuracy was astounding. Some of those auto's had me jumping and whooping!