NEW concept? for pattern entry.

[Michael Ramsey]

You got'a have some turnarounds. How else are they to become "Pattern Proficient"?

I have to agree that the straight line seems to be the most difficult maneuver for the 401 pilots, and therefore deserves more concentration. Probably what you're talking about, right?

Michael...
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Henderson,Eric 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 10:22 AM
  Subject: NEW concept? for pattern entry.


  One idea that I have thought about proposing is to change the 401 class back to non turnaround. Too many pilots get dangerously out of kilter trying to handle the flight direction challenges after a center maneuver when they are under the stress load of being judged. Their next step up would be 402 turnaround but by then they would be more pattern proficient.

  We would change the schedule to do more than straight line in the center but not by much else.

  Any strong feelings or views on this train of thought?

  Regards,

  Eric.
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