Pattern/IMAC Hearts and Minds

[Ron Van Putte]

Troy Newman wrote:

>The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
>
>But the applause dies.
>Awards tarnish.
>Achievements are forgotten.
>Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
>
>
>The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.
>
>They are the ones that care.
>
>By making a mark on the pattern world and helping a MAC'er or Sport guy to improve his flying, solve a radio problem or even have a good day. You as a person and a "stuck up Pattern guy" can maybe make it into the list above.
>
>  
>

I edited what Troy actually wrote, but his message is still in there.  I 
know he is correct.  It is difficult to look around out at the flying 
field and recognize when a sport pilot needs/wants help and help them 
without acting like a "stuck up pattern guy" who deigns to help the 
common guy.  I just try to remember back when I was the other guy and a 
"stuck up pattern guy" helped me.  BTW, my "stuck up pattern guy" was 
former AMA president, Don Lowe.

Ron Van Putte


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