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From: William McIntyre <acromac at worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 23:30:16 UTC
Another version of this dilemma: In the late 80's I was flying my last Intermediate contest before moving to Advanced.After 2 flights I was in 3rd place and really wanted a top 3 finish.I planned my unknown to be flown right at the lower altitude limit to maximise my scores.The unknown began with a one turn uprite spin.I entered the box at 110 and placed the spin right in front of the judges with about a 20 degree overrotation. The judges line was on the ramp near the parking area.After I landed and shut down the chief judge walked over to me with a sad expression on his face.I thought "oh no,he's coming to tell me I was low.Instead he said that although the panels and the Mann Lamp had cleared me into the box,none of the judges looked up untill I came in with the throttle on the spin down line.He asked would I please go up and fly the opening figure again.This time I flew a near perfect figure and retained my 3rd place finish. Sometimes its better to be lucky than to be good. I love our sport!!! Bill McIntyre Phoenix Aerobatic Club -- Bill McIntyre IAC 3269 acromac at worldnet.att.net