[NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot

[Michael Wickizer]

How many pilots in Intermediate and Advanced have an advantage due to 
sponsorship?


>From: "Del K. Rykert" <drykert2 at rochester.rr.com>
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>To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:42:13 -0400
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>Sponsorship does have negative aspects also Nat.  Well true, that the 
>majority of sponsored pilots have garnered their sponsorship through their 
>genuine ability this has not always been the case. Sponsorship, can give 
>some pilots, if all other things are equal regarding skill an advantage. Is 
>very similar to the argument that it is not the equipment... BUT the skill 
>of the pilot that is truly the difference. The truth is better equipment, 
>whether obtained through ones own pockets that may be deeper than others or 
>through sponsorship does make the workload less for the competitive pilot 
>so they can focus more of their energy on improving their skills.  The 
>disadvantaged always have a harder time overcoming obstacles that money or 
>sponsorship does allow. IMHO.
>     The raw numbers of competitors is low enough without making a new 
>group of sponsored pilots. But it might help if sponsored pilots were only 
>allowed in the Masters & FAI classes if there ever was a need to address 
>the issue.
>
>                  Del
>           nsrca - 473
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Nat Penton
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>   Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 5:29 PM
>   Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
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>
>   The sponsored pilot received his sponsorship because of his skill and 
>dedication. He did not gain competitive advantage due to the sponsorship. 
>It is a priviledge and opportunity to be able to fly alongside this talent 
>and partake of their skills and knowledge. It is one aspect of the hobby 
>for which I am most appreciative.
>
>   There have been infrequent critizisms thru the years wanting to put the 
>sponsored pilot in a separate group. Maybe "sour grapes" should just work a 
>little harder.
>                                                   Nat Penton
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