Pattern & IMAC 2003 Nationals articles in AMA Mag.

[Ron Van Putte]

One problem I see looming on the horizon is the AMA will force NSRCA and 
IMAC to share the same 5 day period at the Nats.  The AMA Executive 
Council has already gone on record that it wants the Nats to be done in 
a shorter time frame.  Initially this will be implemented by pushing 
existing SIG time slots closer together, but, sooner or later, they will 
probably take note of the shrinking numbers of IMAC pilots at the Nats 
and decide that the NSRCA and IMAC can be done during the same time 
frame.  

Henderson,Eric wrote:

> Mike,
>           I have always hated the split. I know how and why it 
> happened and also know that you can't change the past.  I fly anything 
> with wings and especially like flying both types of planes. (The real 
> difference is the equipment specifications). The classes flown and the 
> styles do need separate organizations to take care of their needs.
>  
> I wrote this several months ago, "Create the USRCA - United 
> States Radio Controlled Aerobatics - A forum for common and 
> collaborative issues to provide united national representation, (in 
> particular to the AMA). Core group would be two rep's from each 
> current and any new RC aerobatics SIG's".  (Nothing nasty came up on 
> Google with the acronym-BTW). today this would be IMAC, SPA and the 
> NSRCA forming the initial umbrella organization.
>  
>  
> The inherent problem with each discipline forming its own SIG is that 
> the word "special" leads to much "specialization" and becomes a 
> synonym for separation. Forming a USRCA keeps the SIG identities and 
> operations fully functional, but creates a forum for common issues 
> such as, sound regulation, Nat's locations, contest scheduling, rules 
> cycles etc. that affect us all.
>  
> Howzat for food for thought.
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Eric.
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of mike mueller
> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 11:19 AM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: Pattern & Imac 2003 Nationals articles in AMA Mag.
>
>  I feel that we have so much in common with the IMAC guys. I really 
> think that we would benefit if we would merge into one group and bring 
> in the SPA guys too. It's RC aerobatics and 1 group would be more 
> effective from the standpoint of strength in numbers and eliminating 
> redundancy. If we would work together we would be much better off. But 
> hey that's just my opinion. Mike
>
> george kennie <geobet at gis.net> wrote:
>
>     Boy, I had a similar reaction. After all the hype over the last
>     several years about how Imac is the fastest growing venue of the
>     sport, they had a total head count of 37??? C'mon, at a Nationals
>     event???????????  As far as representatives of a SIG, it appears
>     that they had absolutely zero support people. You can't feel that
>     this is due to some economic condition, as all these guys seem to
>     have airplanes in the >$7500 category. It also sounds like they do
>     not have a judging program to certify potential judges, as there
>     were many complaints regarding unfair scoring awards, resulting in
>     many pilots realizing that they had been unduly cheated.
>     The overall tenor of the entire meet seemed to have a great black
>     pall decend upon Muncie for the duration of their event with
>     nobody leaving for home with a good feeling.
>     This report certainly does not bode well as an encouraging carrot
>     regarding future attendance.
>     Their venue appears to require a super shot in the arm of
>     administrative influx, if they are going to survive in a manner
>     capable of sustaining any number base.
>     It's very SAD!!!!!!!!
>     Georgie
>
>     Woodward James R Civ 412 TW/DRP wrote:
>
>>     Hi All,
>>
>>     Have you read the write up by Eric and Ed regarding the Pattern
>>     and IMAC nats results and event running in general?  I really
>>     enjoyed reading Eric's article.  When I read the IMAC article I
>>     thought, "Ed has a lot of courage to describe the event the way
>>     he did."  It once again made me think of how lucky we are to have
>>     dedicated individuals running our Nationals & NSRCA.  Lots of
>>     times we start threads about what needs to be changed in
>>     pattern.  Given some things could be improved; we must overall
>>     have a pretty good formula for getting people involved & trained
>>     in judging.  The articles are definitely worth a thorough read!!
>>
>>     No flame suit, just starting dialog.
>>
>>     Jim W.
>>
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