Motivation. . . .

[Ron Van Putte]

On Jun 2, 2005, at 8:02 AM, Keith Hoard wrote:

>
> As I’m sitting here weighing several variables for this weekend; 
> weather forecast, hotel cost, fuel prices, ect. . . . .
>  
> I would like to know what is the number one Motivating Factor that 
> gets you up off your duff to pack up all of your pattern toys, drive 
> 5-8 hours, shell out several hundred $$’s, risk a rain-out, then drive 
> 5-8 hours back home Sunday night, get home at 2a.m., to start your 
> work week all over again on Monday.
>  
> What is the top thought in your mind as you anticipate going to a 
> contest . . . is it the chicks?  The big money prizes?  Is it the 
> thought of finally beating someone you’ve been trying to get the upper 
> hand for years?  The oohhhs and ahhhhs you’re hoping to get from your 
> new 2005 model year Pattern Ship??  Figure out how well my new 
> airplane flies?  See if my 5-year old pattern plane still “has it”??
>  
> I guess what I’m trying to get here is: What gets you to go to a 
> contest 5-8 hours away vs. spending the weekend at your local field or 
> just driving to visit your flying friends at their local field?

Boy, that's a tough question!  I've been doing the Pattern scene longer 
than most (38 years) and am still not sure what draws me to contests.  
I love competition and have always competed, whether it was wrestling, 
track or distance running.  Even though I'm not as competitive as I 
once was, I still look forward to beating a few other pilots and 
especially beating me of last year.

Ron Van Putte
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