NEW concept? for pattern entry.

[Doug Bennett]

I agree with Dan.  I fly 401 but wont stay there after this year.  It was challenging at first, but the name of the game is practice.  I have worked on learning all the maneuvers, then timing, then my lines, then the box.  I have said that the out of the box after the 2 loops make me lose my concentration.  I would rather it was another turn around.  While I'm not going to be a threat to any good pilots, I feel this discipline has improved my flying 100% since the beginning of the year.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dan Curtis 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 9:30 AM
  Subject: Re: NEW concept? for pattern entry.


  Actually I would much prefer to see the 401 class remain as turnaround with the 'out of the box' existing turnaround left in place.  I would also like to see a few maneuvers added to the 401 class.  It is somewhat short and 401 flyers that I have spoken with would like to have a few more maneuvers in the flight.  Some CD's opt for double rounds per flight to help this problem.

  I still view the beginning pattern class as a class for beginning pattern flyers not so much for beginning RC flyers.

  Dan
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Henderson,Eric 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org 
    Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 9:22 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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