What class should I fly in?

[John Ferrell]

The new rule RCA-05 says advancement is no longer mandatory in 2005.

John Ferrell    
http://DixieNC.US

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Daniel J. Hamlett 
  To: N.S.R.C.A. 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 9:30 PM
  Subject: What class should I fly in?


  Hello everyone.

  I am trying to figure out what class I should be flying in ( sportsman or intermidiate ).  I reciently flew at my first pattern meet ( Waterbourough ME ).  I placed first in sportsman class.  That is the only meet that I will be able to attend for the rest of this season.  I have only flown the 401 class 1/2 a dozen times, including the meet.  I have been told that if you place at an event and beat 3 or 4 people that you have to move up in to the next class ( intermidiate ).  My question is this.  I did place first but I think that it may be a little bit premature for me to move up into the intermidiate class. Given the amount of time that I have been flying this pattern, should I compete next year in sportsman.  I don't want to brake any rules, so I am looking for feedback to help me determine if I need to move up.  I have heard mixed feeling concerning this at my local club.  There are a few other members that fly pattern there.  I want to know if what their opinion is shared by other flyers.  Any feedback on this would be apreciated.  Thank you in advance for your responce.

  Dan
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