Winscore finish cylinder setup

On Tuesday, 19 June 2012 08:47:11 UTC-6, kirk.stant wrote:
Ron, John,

Thanks for the quick replies. Makes sense, and pretty much what I figured it meant.

I'm familiar with the rules on finishes - and will probably use a 700'/1 mile finish for the good reasons you suggest.

Although I'd prefer to use a 50' line finish...just like the good old days!

I assume Winscore handles the low finish penalty automatically? Again, I didn't find it described in the Winscore manual.

Or how to handle starts out the top of the cylinder.

Well, it'll be a learning experience being on this side of the scoring desk for a change...

Thanks,

Kirk
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Kirk, the two scenarios you mention can be the most labor intensive with WINSCORE. WINSCORE provides you with the data and you must review the options and determine what is best for the pilot.

The finish penalty - Under FLIGHT LOGS you will see if any warnings have been generated. Review the warning and if one is a finish penalty WS will tell you and recommend a specific penalty value. If you choose to use that value you select 'Adjust Scores and Apply Penalties' Option, the hammer icon on tool bar, select Task Point Penalty, type in the value and make the reason code FP.

Starts out the top - WS does a decent job here but it requires a review to make sure it has chosen the best start. If the person exits out the top and then goes on course all is good. However if the pilot exited the start cylinder, came back in and went out the top (more than once) the start time should be reviewed. This is accomplished by select the flight log for the pilot and right click and choose EDIT. Choose the 'Select Alternate Start Time' button and WS will show you the different options available and what the effect on the score will be.

The 3rd area where WS needs help is with MAT's. WS does a good job determining what TP's were accomplished but may not get the best speed. Each flight will need to be reviewed based on what the pilot submits.

All in all WS does a great job.

Ron