[NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot

[White, Chris]

I wish to offend no one, but wanted to give another perspective.

I'm SURE that sponsorship is an advantage....but it is still up to the
pilot to get out there and practice with determination and the intent to
be the best he can be.  Yeah, I wish I didn't have to risk so much money
every time that bird goes in the air. But, sponsorship probably doesn't
buy personal satisfaction for many.  We are all trying to be the best we
can even if our funds or participation is limited.  We are striving for
that perfect flight, for equipment that is reliable, for airplanes that
keep getting better, for friendships that grow & grow. We could probably
spend far less money and buy trophies or plaques...but the real value in
competition is FUN....FUN....FUN.  It doesn't seem to matter where I've
been...I've had a great time and everyone helps everyone get their
rounds in...even if they know that pilot could beat them out of that
round.  Never have I seen so many good people, trying so hard to become
their personal best no matter what their interest in competition.  Some
guys are striving to be the best pilots, best designers, best builders,
best innovators...but mainly they are trying to see that competition
flying stays healthy and will do their dead-level best to promote anyone
to their best.  I haven't flown with anyone I didn't like, admire or
respect in one way or another.  Sponsors...please keep sponsoring...may
you sell tons of stuff and may the sport live on and prosper.  Thanks to
anyone who encourages another...that is what makes the sport grow. I've
been blessed to see few sour grapes....most of the guys are just glad to
spend a weekend flying their best with friends, family and new
acquaintances.

To all the sponsored guys....thanks for your promotion, hard work, and
for showing us your skills.  I love to watch good flying regardless of
who's doing it, or how many advantages they may have...more power to
you!  I was fortunate enough to spend a nats next door to Quique and his
family.  I caught Quique at his van checking equipment, as I was doing,
and we talked for a while.  I discovered that this great pilot loves all
this stuff just like I do.... You top guys just keep flying pretty and
we'll always have something to aim for....:)  Oh, and along the
way...thanks for the show! 

"It's not the destination, It's the Journey"   (What makes the journey
worthwhile?)

In any case, I wish to participate to any degree that I can. Sometimes
when I'm practicing I see something come together really well and it
makes me feel precise..and I'm like: "Yeah baby"....that's why I like to
fly pattern!

Chris




-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Michael
Wickizer
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:49 PM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot

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


>From: "Del K. Rykert" <drykert2 at rochester.rr.com>
>Reply-To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>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
>
>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
>
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Nat Penton
>   To: NSRCA Mailing List
>   Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 5:29 PM
>   Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>
>
>   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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