K-Factor Pattern an invisible group

[Lee Davis]

I agree with this.  Sure, pattern isn't cheap, but neither is crashing
$200-$400 ARFs on a regular basis.  I see it all the time at my home field.

The best thing we can do is promote - as individuals, through our clubs and
by NSRCA.  Plenty of guys are already spending the money; we just need to
steer them in our direction.

Lee Davis
Piedmont Models
http://www.piedmontmodels.com/

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Larson" <csmulti at volcano.net>
To: "ANDY HERIDER" <andyh at bright.net>; <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: K-Factor Pattern an invisible group


> Hello All-
> I don't deny the results of the poll re: cost prohibitive, but I would
> observe it is probably more of a "perspective" issue.  As one just getting
> into it ( I fly Sportsman in Northern Cal with a cheap ARF ), I think it's
> all relative to your interest level.
> When I go to the field and see these same guys flying IMAA planes, or even
> expensive ARF's, you know these guys have at least $1000 tied up in it.
But
> it doesn't bother them, because they enjoy it.  If they had the same
> enjoyment for Pattern, I suspect money would not be the issue.  Case in
> point - I am building a Typhoon 2+2 with an OS 160FX in it.  Not the most
> expensive setup, but with a family and being self employed, all money
> matters.  Point is, I enjoy it, so I am doing it.  Where there is a will,
> there is a way!  Just like when the latest and greatest IMAA legal ARF or
> kit comes out, these guys won't bat an eye at the cost, they just find a
way
> to do it.
> As a group maybe we need to put less emphasis on equipment to beginners,
and
> more on just piquing their interest in performing precision aerobatics.
> Once the seed is planted, it will probably grow on it's own.  It's worked
> for me!
> Later All,
> Chris Larson
> NSRCA 3484
>
>
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