Masters 2005 Options

[Williams, Ron]

I try to stay out of this type of discussion and just fly pattern.  That is why you most likely have never seen my name post here.  I have followed this list for several years and could not keep quit any longer.  I want to thank Troy for saying publicly what I feel several people are saying privately.  I am one of the people who are no longer a current member of the NSRCA but do fly pattern, attend several contests a year and belong to the AMA.  Troy is correct.  The goal of the NSRCA is to promote the future of RC Aerobatics.  This is not what I feel has been the focus the last few years.  The last time the patterns were changed a back room deal was made by the leadership of the NSRCA to change the membership-approved patterns.  The explanation was that it had to be done or it would not have passed.  To me this was an insult to anyone flying in that class that our leadership agreed with.  There are several times on that comments are made on this list stating that people like myself who do not belong to the NSRCA should have no say in the future direction.  No wonder people think we feel we are better than everyone else.
 
I agree with Troy, anyone who belongs to the AMA should be able to present a set of maneuvers to the AMA for approval.   The current president of the NSRCA going on a public list chastising this individual for doing this is wrong.  We need to promote the hobby to new people not promote personal agendas.  Our local area is also growing like Troy mentions his is.  I can also tell you that most of them have no idea who the NSRCA is or care.  They are AMA members who want to fly aerobatics.  Hopefully the NSRCA will soon return to better times and we can begin to promote the hobby not try to take it over.  I agree, our future is bright and all the new equipment keeps making it better.
 
This message is not intended to upset anyone or is it intended to be a personal attack on anyone.  I hope it does not come across as such.  It is just my opinion.
 
Ron Williams

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