Is it time to redesign?

[Keith Black]

> > Is the real objective to feed the FAI class with World Class
contestants... ?

No. The objective of pattern is to allow those with a competitive spirit and
the love of precision aerobatics to find enjoyment. That ranges from just
showing up to be with friends to winning NATS.

Feeding the FAI class is a natural side effect as the most talented and
dedicated rise to the top, as is the case with any competitive endeavor.

Keith Black

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "L Caldwell" <larryc4 at cebridge.net>
To: "John Ferrell" <johnferrell at earthlink.net>
Cc: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: Is it time to redesign?


> John,
>
> As a newcomer, I cannot answer many of your questions, but I do believe
> I can come up with an honest opinion to one of them.  If pattern is
> presented as a means of feeding world class contestants as the reason
> for its' existance, you eventually won't have to worry about as many
> local contests.  If you are to keep a supply of new pattern
> participants, the sport needs to viewed as something that most any
> serious rc flyer can participate in, enjoy himself, and improve their
> flying skills at the same time.
>
> Is that wandering in another direction?  Maybe so, but it may have a
> better view when you reach the destination.
>
> My opinion only.
>
> Larry Caldwell
>
>
>
> John Ferrell wrote:
>
> > Is it time to redesign the AMA Pattern event?
> > Are the four classes we are flying working for local contests? To the
> > hosting clubs this means buying trophies for half the contestants on a
> > good day...
> > Has the practice of a two day event helped or hindered attendance?
> >
> > Is the pressure to judge a deterrent to participation?
> > Are the rules too broad for the equipment we use? The electrics have an
> > advantage for sure!
> >
> > Is the real objective to feed the FAI class with World Class contestants
> > or is it something a little less lofty?
> >
> > Does the fact I dare ask these questions mean I am inclined to wander
> > off in another direction?
> >
> > Things can not return to "how they used to be" because the whole
> > environment has changed. Our dwindling numbers must not be ignored
> > unless the consensus is that we are comfortable in allowing Precision
> > Aerobatics to go the way of control line competition.
> >
> > I believe the most important issue before us at this time is survival!
> >
> > John Ferrell
> > http://DixieNC.US
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