new pilots in pattern

[Don McCullough]

One new element is the arrival of popular small high-performance electric 
pattern planes as well as the 40-sized ARFs. I follow the message boards for 
the Formosa and similar micro pattern planes and the amount of nterest in 
flying pattern is amazing. These are usually younger flyers that are 
catching the bug. Neat new trend.

Don McCullough D7


----Original Message Follows----
From: MargueriteVG at aol.com
Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: new pilots in pattern
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:37:38 EST



  We should focus on the younger groups joining into pattern.  We do need to
focus on that factor.


     However  I have noticed many more 14 and 16 year olds in pattern in the
last few years.  I think pattern is on an improved track with so many 
training
seminars held at AMA clubs and the pattern membership with several JR pilots
on board.
The discipline of pattern in general is something that will only improve any
pilot in this hobby.

Pattern has made much progress and Eric I do believe your term in office has
helped the sport in many ways.Changes that will help pattern move forward.

  I am not sure about the Artistic Aerobatics ? but  as we review the topic 
a
little more we will find the answers to the growth of precision aerobatics
Marguerite

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