Date: Fri, 29 Dec 1995 09:26:59 -1000 From: dgomberg@ednet1.osl.or.gov (David Gomberg) Message-Id: <4c1fe3$ad1@ednet1.osl.or.gov> Organization: Eastern Oregon State College Subject: Trivial Suggestion Chuck Henderson writes: (some stuff snipped) >I've been looking at the Trivia Questions, and I have a hard >time relating to them. The questions seem to be designed >for those who attend and compete at all the festivals and >know that so-and-so won such-and-such event; who know the names >of all the board members on the AKA, or where and when a >particular event was held, or who designed a particular kite, etc.... >How about some questions for us beginners? Like "When flying >in front of an upwind obstruction, how far away from it should >you (and your kite) be? Everyone could learn something from >a return to the basics. Thanks for the feedback. I think the criticism is fair. Some people have complained my questions are too hard, others say they are too easy. My perspective is, of course, affected by my experiences and biases. And I tend to focus on things like giving credit to the folks who organize our events, invent or improve our kites, or contribute to our history and culture. I've also tried to present questions that cover single-line, multi-line, history, competition, and more than just the USA. Who won the first World Cup? What does Rokkaku mean? Who invented the Cody? Who writes the stunt kite rules, and what does STACK mean? A question about a kite from Australia may seem simple to a guy from Australia, but pretty tough for someone from France. The benefit is, we hopefully all learn from the questions and answers. But enough of my whining... Here's my suggestion. In a few weeks, I start traveling and won't be near my computer consistently. After the 20th question, I'd like to turn over the trivia "chair" to someone else so the questions can reflect a new set of biases. They can do 20 more questions and pass it along again. Any volunteers? BTW - when flying *downwind* of an obstruction, turbulence continues for a distance seven times the height of the obstacle. ;) -- David Gomberg phone 503-996-3083 Box 113, Neotsu Oregon 97364 USA fax 503-994-9692 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 30 Dec 1995 14:23:07 -1000 From: Simo Salanne Message-Id: <30E5D7EB.131@csc.fi> Organization: Smooth Winds Subject: Re: Trivial Suggestion David Gomberg wrote: > [clip... clip..] > Who writes the stunt kite rules, Who knows the answer? I wonder... Simo Salanne STARRC Chair = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 31 Dec 1995 10:12:49 -1000 From: coreykite@aol.com (Coreykite) Message-Id: <4c6qs1$46r@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: Trivial Suggestion I believe the first stunt kite rules were written by Mike Carroll, sometime in the early 80's. But I could be wrong. aoxomoxoa coreykite@aol.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =