Pattern & Imac 2003 Nationals articles in AMA Mag.

[mike mueller]

 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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