Pattern & Imac 2003 Nationals articles in AMA Mag.

[george kennie]

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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