Masters 2005 Options

[Dan Curtis]

As Ron Williams, I also seldom venture into discussions on this list,
leaning more to the flying and helpfullness of this forum.  However after
reading Mr. Hendersons latest post replying to Ron and re-reading and
re-reading and taking a break to come to a full realization of what I had
read I could no longer sit quietly by
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henderson,Eric" <
Subject: RE: Masters 2005 Options


> Ron,
>     I don't mind you or anyone having an opinion on my performance. I did
> ask for what you all thought, many times.
>
> I can't for the life of me see where I chastised Troy in my note.
>
> And I still would like an education on where the maneuvers are power-hogs
> and extra judging challenges. What did I miss.
>
> Regards,
>
> Eric.
>
> P.S. Are you all aware that the NSRCA is the AMA appointed SIG for
pattern?
> I believe that certain duties come with that role including proposing
> changes.
>
> P.P.S. Even though we had the 45 snap thrown out, by the contest board, in
> 402 I put it back in the 2005 survey. I was delighted to see that it got
> voted in again and it was subsequently submitted by yours truly.
>
> As I wrote the above note I realized it was probably futile. Experience
> should have taught me that when someone has a down on you, every one of
your
> words will be turned around and used back at you.  I think I'll just roll
> over, accept my bad, but unfair from where I sit, rap and go off into the
> Christian sunset... One day when you learn how sausage is made you might
> think differently...Cheerio Chaps.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Williams, Ron [mailto:rwilliams at wilkinson-mfg.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 2:38 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: RE: Masters 2005 Options
>
>
> 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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