NEW concept? for pattern entry.

[Tony Stillman]

The NSRCA Board discussed this at our annual meeting at the Nats.  This was one idea that was brought up with a good deal of interest.  Now that this idea is being floated around to the general membership and those of interest, let's see what ideas come from this discussion.

Tony Stillman
Radio South
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Mueller 
  To: 'discussion at nsrca.org' 
  Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 10:34 AM
  Subject: RE: NEW concept? for pattern entry.


   Now that's a good idea Eric. Ever notice the average age of the flyers at a pattern contest? Better start to use some proactive approaches to get more new flyers involved. I also think that ARF's make pattern more viable for many. Turnaround is tough and could be holding some possible participants back. Change is really needed because the entry level participation is just way to low to say Pattern is healthy. But hey that's just my opinion, I could be wrong, not! 
   Mike Mueller
    -----Original Message-----
    From: Henderson,Eric [mailto:Eric.Henderson at gartner.com]
    Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 8:22 AM
    To: discussion at nsrca.org
    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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