Participation/ "pattern" planes used

[Lance Van Nostrand]

Jason,
I've only been flying for a few years but my plane list is nearly as long.  this is explained by the last plane you flew.  Pretty much all my planes can be described as 
"xxxxxx and Impact".  the only real difference with what they impacted.
--Lance

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jason 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 12:08 AM
  Subject: RE: Participation/ "pattern" planes used


  Since we're talking about planes used in pattern, here's my list...

  Novice
      81- Top Flite Headmaster
  Sportsman
      85- MK Spinks Acromaster
      86- Godfrey 1/4 scale Laser
      88- MK Blue Angels
  Advanced
      90- MK Aurora
  F3A
      91- MK Silent
      92- Hanson Runaway
      93- Gator R/C Typhoon (borrowed brothers R/C City Desire for team trials)
      94- R/C City Dr. Jekyll
      96- Hanson E-MC2   
      98- Hebert / R/C City Storm EX and Patriot
      00- ZN Line Topline and Technohobby Angels Shadow
      02- Technohobby Angels Shadow
      03- Lorenz Rhapsody
      04- Composite ARF Revolution Pro and Impact

  I did have a Kaos, but never competed with it. My brother also competed with a Zimpro Ugly Stick (Pink/Yellow/Green stripes) in 86 and 88 before jumping to a R/C City Desire.

  Jason
    -----Original Message-----
    From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Pavlick
    Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 10:25 PM
    To: discussion at nsrca.org
    Subject: RE: Participation


    Hank, 
     I could fly the same plane in a SPA contest that I flew last year in Sportsman - my Super Kaos Jr. (.40 size!) I flew against 2-meter planes but the fact is you don't NEED one in Sportsman. Anyone who is holding back because they think it's too expensive - PLEASE DON'T. Sportsman is entry level. Sure there are some guys that are really good pilots and have expensive stuff, but more often than not the Sportsman ready-line looks like a typical Sunday at the field. In fact, there are a lot of ARFs that are fine for Sportsman. Yes, you can even fly an Ugly Stick. You don't need to spend a lot of money! Bring whatever you're flying now to a contest and enter. You'll be surprised. When you're ready to move up, look for some used equipment. This is a good way to save some money and ease the learning curve. 
     I actually did OK with the little plane last season - 2nd in D1 Sportsman, flying in Intermediate this season. OK, NOW I have a Focus but it would probably be overkill if I were flying in Sportsman next year. 

    John Pavlick
    http://www.idseng.com 


    BTW - You might want to check out Bob Pastorello's site: http://www.rcaerobats.net  if you haven't already. I don't think he's caught up in the "mess" you described.
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