Participation

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I won my first trophy flying an Ugly Stick in Class B. I quit flying pattern in the early 1980’s when it got so expensive, especially the radios. Dwayne
 
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From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of HankPajari at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 11:17 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: Participation
 
I am a lurker here.  Belong to the NSRCA but haven't started competing yet.  I am one of those types that learn by reading and listening.  Doesn't mean I get any better but I have one heck of a good time anyway.
 
I absolutely agree with Ed.  The maneuvers ought to be such that a pilot can be competitive in the first several classes using an affordable aircraft and radio.  I don't think it is reasonable to expect someone to pop for a $2,000 plane and engine just to find out if he wants to play.
 
Back in the caveman days I was able to compete in A pattern with a straight wing Ugly Stick!  I didn't win of course but I didn't come in dead last either.  We had a whale of a time!  My buddy flew in C pattern and usually placed fairly high.  We all worked together and had a good time.  Is there a thread showing here (fun)?
 
Really, to the great majority of guys I have met in the past 30 odd years of playing with toy airplanes, the idea was to relax, learn, and have a good time.  Now we seem to be mired in the yuppie mess of one upmanship, showing off, and conspicuous spending.  I find that sad.
 
I miss those "good old days."
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