| Quote: Originally Posted by JimC-MD | | | | |
| .... Someone taking 12 seconds or so to fly a loop that is very large is not as fun to watch as a tight program. ........I will work to keep my routine tight and "active" as that is the "view" that I like. ... | |
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Hey Jim, I'd recommend you practice different size loops. Someday you might have to do an outside loop from the top with 2 of 4 followed by an opposite 1 1/2 snap like the upper class guys might see in an unknown. Tough to score that one well while doing a 150ft loop. Nothing wrong with a tight loop or entire sequence, just keep in mind that there are sometimes that figures need to be flown larger.
Don't forget half loops as well. These are usually found as an end box maneuver but many indeed need to be quite large to get you altitude for your next figure. A negative 1 3/4 spin followed by an opposite direction 3 of 4 for instance. Almost impossible to if you enter with a tight 1/2 loop.
..........Mark