NEW CLASS for experienced pilots.

[Ann & Dave Burton]

NO NEW CLASS!
As an over 55 pilot, considerably over at that, I don't want any special
class. I'll fly FAI or Masters with the young guys thank you very much.
When I get to the point it's not safe to fly these classes, it won't be
safe for me to fly any pattern class and I'll fly or do something else.
And I don't have to be competitive for a win to have fun flying pattern. 

Don't forget the other competition you always have, and that's with
yourself to see how well you can fly. For that competition you don't
have to worry about how you compare to any one else. 
I'll bet a lot of the "older guys" feel the same way too.




> "Henderson,Eric" wrote:
> 
> Maybe one SPA class for over 55's with mixed planes....
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of GW
> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 1:51 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: NEW CLASS for experienced pilots.
> 
> great idea. SPA style planes(older designs-Nostalgia-Pattern)  mixed
> into AMA pattern.
> That will raise attendance and promote growth.
> 
> GW
> Gerald Williams
> Email : gw at gwair.com
> Webpage: www.gwair.com
> 
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Henderson,Eric
>      To: discussion at nsrca.org
>      Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 9:45 AM
>      Subject: RE: NEW CLASS for experienced pilots.
> 
>      I like suggestions - good one Dean!
> 
>      E.
> 
> 
>      -----Original Message-----
>      From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
>      [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Dean
>      Pappas
>      Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 10:41 AM
>      To: discussion at nsrca.org
>      Subject: RE: NEW CLASS for experienced pilots.
> 
>      Why not add noise-limited Nostalgia-Pattern at our events?
>      Regards,
>          Dean
> 
>           -----Original Message-----
>           From: Henderson,Eric
>           [mailto:Eric.Henderson at gartner.com]
>           Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 10:35 AM
>           To: discussion at nsrca.org
>           Subject: NEW CLASS for experienced pilots.
> 
>            After several long "fireside chats" a similar
>           non-turnaround thought pattern came up about over
>           55's having a non-turnaround class.
> 
>           Complex center maneuvers (e.g. easier to see) for
>           the old guys but non-scored turnarounds. Keep it
>           to say, 10 maneuvers. Would make judging a lot
>           easier. Could retain more pattern pilots as they
>           age!? (Even CD's :-))
> 
>           Lest we not forget our biggest challenge is
>           numbers of participants. As a % of RC pilots we
>           are a decimal point! That scares me. Not enough
>           youth and then we have the "silverbacks" giving up
>           because the routines stretch their vision on
>           turnaround maneuvers.
> 
>           If it was not for the noise problem of the older
>           designs I'd also run SPA at a 401-406 pattern
>           event.
> 
>           Regards,
> 
>           Eric.
> 
> 

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