[NSRCA-discussion] sportsman sequence

[Mike Robinson]

Thanks Mike. I believe I've got it worked out to come down.

On 4/8/07, Mike Hester <kerlock at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>  hey guys,
>
>
> For what it's worth, GMA is shaping up to be a "Southern Nats", if
> everyone who says they're coming actually does it. If it's at all possible,
> make the drive! We have a fabulous field, and plenty of hospitality to go
> around! Looks like we have some truly world class pilots planning to attend,
> so it may be worth the drive just to see the level of flying these guys are
> capable of. But beware, judging by Ocala, the lower 3 classes is where all
> of the action is!! I'm really happy to see pattern actively growing again!!!
>
> Mike, if you can be there Friday afternoon, we'll have a sort of informal
> "this is how you do it" seminar. You won't have to do this cold. I know how
> it is at your first contest if you've never flown in one. I was there not
> too long ago myself. You're not sure how to call stuff, what the proper
> proceedures are, you're not entirely sure how to "call" your manuevers and
> whatnot....hey, in my first contest, I was the very first guy to fly, so I
> couldn't even watch closely...I just went cold. That was the most intense,
> yet one of the most FUN flights of my life!!! Once you get that first one
> over with, all of the rest are no different....you just hopefully keep doing
> it better =)
>
> I'm always around if you need anything, just give me a yell.
>
> -Mike
>
> PS Glad to hear you're still coming down John!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* John Pavlick <jpavlick at idseng.com>
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 08, 2007 8:20 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] sportsman sequence
>
> Mike,
>  I'll be at the GMA contest - I'll give you a hand if you need it. This
> will be the first time for me flying Advanced at a contest but I was in your
> shoes 3 years ago. The longest journey starts with the first step. I'm
> coming from Connecticut (a bit of a drive) so YOU have NO excuse for not
> being there! <LOL> If you can get there for practice on Friday it might help
> you work out the jitters a bit. Remember, it's all about "fun with toy
> airplanes". See you next week.
>
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Mike Robinson <shineyobject at gmail.com>
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Saturday, April 07, 2007 10:35 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] sportsman sequence
>
> Keith - Well, I DO know one guy that will be there, and he will help me if
> I ask him to. He won the Sportsman points a few years back in our district,
> so having him to coach me would be much better than just showing up. They
> are having a clinic on Friday for first timers also. Maybe you are right. I
> have to start somewhere and this contest (GMA in Ballground, GA) is only 45
> minutes from my home.
>
> On 4/7/07, Keith Black <tkeithblack at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >  Mike, I strongly suggest entering the contest. You'll have fun, will
> > have an opportunity to get some excellent input, and may be surprised that
> > most Sportsman pilots are in the same boat as you are.
> >
> > Go for it!!!
> >
> > Keith Black
> > (was in your shoes not too long ago)
> >
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