[SPAM] Re: Growing pattern

Fri Nov 18 12:24:52 AKST 2005

       I would like to take the time first of all to thank the people that had a hand
      in helping me get started in pattern. Steven Maxwell was the main one to do so.
      He gave me lessons on flying first and then after that gave me a mag. called 
      K-Factor and that got me intersted. From there it was helping me with picking
      a pattern plane helped w/ set up, tunning u name it he helped and not just myself 
      but anyone that needs help  Also taking me to a pattern contest and showing me  
      how it was done. I guess where im going with this is all of this is what it takes
      some kindness/ support/ advice/ and so on. Anyone in pattern can do this after 
      we are the best addvertisment for the sport. Word of mouth it the best commercial
      we have. If all do this very same way im sure pattern will grow. Its not a dying 
      thing too many people across the USA do this .It dont take a big money airplane 
      high dollar set up to get started . Its about having fun, getting to meet new people
      make new freinds and so on. At my first contest i was there to see how it worked
      didnt even have a plane with me . Steven Maxwell and Larry Diamond cooked it up
      that i was going to compete. I was loaned a plane and a radio didnt even know the
      all the manuvers and my caller talked me through with stick move and i won 
      second place.Tales like this will win people over. At least this is my point of 
      veiw and how i see it for pattern grow.

Steven Maxwell <patternrules at earthlink.net> wrote:

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 SPAN.GramE {   mso-style-name: ""; mso-gram-e: yes  }  DIV.Section1 {   page: Section1  }         I for one can't even begin to thank the people that has influenced me and helped so much in my pattern pursuit. Many are still in pattern, but also the many that haven't been in pattern for 20+ years.
   I try to help as much in any way I can whether it being a sport flyer, just needing help tuning there engine, or helping with a better linkage setup.
   There has been many come from as far as 60+ miles to meet with me to get more info into pattern.
   Personally I think pattern people are by nature a very helpful group of people, and yes there are arguments and disagreements, not that I like it, but many times in the long run can be productive.
   One thing that I think helps is using your Local Hobby Shop as much as possible, even knowing that they carry very little that we use, could even display a model in off season, or maybe one that is out of service.
   Many good ideas showing up here, but no matter what we will always be a small percent of RC flyers, there will always be people that interested in aerobatics and pattern.
   Steve Maxwell  

    ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Hester 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org
  Sent: 11/18/2005 1:09:48 AM 
  Subject: Re: Growing pattern

  That's a good question Chuck. Now here's a few for everyone.

  Without exposure, and by that I mean POSITIVE exposure, it's a bit difficult to gain new interest from people outside of competition pattern flying. It can be done, but slowly.

  Now what about the people we already have, or the people we USED to have? Have you picked up the phone or sent an email to any previous members you haven't seen in a while? I have, I do it all the time. If you have a hole in the bucket, you will never be able to pour enough new into it to keep it full.

  When you're at the local flying field, do you make it a point to fly when there are a lot of people around, or only when it's not so crowded? Let's face it, most of us cringe at the thought of putting our pride and joy up there with a bunch of nuts who can barely make left turns, and have no idea that the left stick moves sideways too. But if you aren't seen a good bit, and make it a point to be seen positively, then you become invisible. So do you do it, or let somebody else take that chance?

  Have you talked at least one person into actually attending a contest this year? 

  Have you taken the time to help anyone with thier flying? 

  Have you worn your NSRCA attire on common flying days?

  Have you sent common flyers to the NSRCA web site?

  Have you handed out K-Factors to average people?

  Have you actively used internet forums and mailing lists to solicit/advertise for new potentials, and been extremely helpful (even if arguementative)?

  Have you taken the time to help someone build and/or properly align an airframe, pattern guy or not?

  If/when people mention you are a very good pilot, do you just say "thanks", or do you make it a point to tell them it's because you practice precision aerobatics? 

  Have you BSed with the locals and told good stories about how much fun it is to compete, going into that last round with only a couple fractions of points between you and the next guy, knowing whoever blinks loses...you know, talk it up.....and make mention that there is no REAL pressure, only as much as you put on yourself....and that most guys in the entry class fly about the same as them, give or take?

  How many contests have you attended this last year? If less than 4 and there ARE 4 contests within reasonable driving distance.....why? Was it because you legitimately have a good reason, or because you just didn't go "because"?

  Have you volunteered to do anything for the NSRCA lately? 

  If you can't answer "yes" to all of these, you aren't doing YOUR part. Let's face it, you can't put a gun to someone's head and make them go to a contest. All you can do is lay it out before them, and make it as appealing as possible. Then some will do it, some won't, that's human nature. MOST won't. We have to accept that and work with what we CAN get.

  And policy wise, perhaps we should put more emphasis on fixing existing problems to keep the people we already have.

  "Ask not what the NSRCA can do for you, but what you can do...." well you get the idea.

  -Mike
    ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chuck Hochhalter 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 9:34 PM
  Subject: Growing pattern

    Well, it appears after a flurry of messages, lots of discussion, realizing a problem
.

  Again.. there has not been ANYTHING done to try and come up with a slight game plan to help pattern.

  IT WILL DIE!

  <<clip>>

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