K-Factor vision of the future.

[Gray E Fowler]

The cost of NSRCA dues should be related to pattern promotion, not 
K-Factor publication. I have never been one of the types that anxiously 
awaits the K-factor, and until this thread I had not realized that I had 
not received one since the NATS. The $35/year dues is not anything 
compared to the cost of the planes or even one servo that we fly.  I would 
suggest to those that regard the K-Factor as what they get for $35 to 
re-think the reason for the NSRCA which in reality is to make sure that we 
the pattern flyers have a voice and consistency across the nation in what 
we do. The local contests for most part exist because of the NSRCA. 
Without it there would be some contests but if you look the guys putting 
on the contests they  are not paying $35/year simply for a mag-they do it 
to promote pattern.
As far as the electronic format goes it should be a priority as it saves 
money and labor. Had the same problem in my local club  2 out of 125 did 
not have computer access and fought to keep our club newsletter the same 
ole format. Electronic format K-Factor will win by default faster than 
Tony Stillman because no one will step up and deal with it the publication 
effort-but they will whine. Tony-you have my vote for sure -thanks!



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering
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