* del klipped * Re: Re: adding interest and complexity to Sportsman ... a...

[Jim Ivey]

Allan
Thanks for chiming in about the SPA. There is a need for more sparkplugs like you in the organization.

Jim Ivey
> 
> From: AWorrest at aol.com
> Date: 2005/01/12 Wed PM 06:30:11 EST
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: * del klipped * Re: Re: adding interest and complexity to Sportsman ... a...
> 
> In Nebraska for the last four or five years, we have been
> holding pattern contests using the SPA maneuvers but
> without the aircraft restrictions or age categories.  Last year
> we had four one-day contests in the state.  Initially we
> awarded bonus points for aircraft that conformed to SPA
> standards.  Now it has become an open contest for any
> pattern type aircraft.
> 
> The bad side of not conforming to SPA standards is the
> gradual creep towards larger, more
> sophisticated pattern aircraft.  On the other hand the larger
> IMAC type aircraft don't seem to have an advantage with
> doing SPA maneuvers.
> 
> Some of us find these contests are more pleasurable than
> traditional AMA pattern.  But regardless of preference,
> these contests have renewed interest in all type of pattern in
> the area.  The reestablishment of the Lincoln AMA pattern
> is the result of the modified SPA contests.
> 
> There is talk of modifying pattern classes for something
> more enticing.  It is not needed.  Simply sanction a Class C
> contest and use the SPA maneuvers.  It is fun and it may
> encourage more traditional pattern participation. 
> 
> Allan Worrest
> 
> 


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