[NSRCA-discussion] Pattern is for pilots that want to

[JShulman]

Oh yea, the point... Will he become a pattern pilot, most probably not, but
he's seen how a pattern pilot flies. But he has no reason to think that
pattern pilots are better, elitists, snobs... whatever, than the average
pilot. And thankfully, all the pattern guys at the club, would be willing to
do the same thing.

If we want it to grow, I think we just have to plant the pattern seed in
pilots. The one's that grow into it, will become pattern pilots. The one's
that don't, at least they will have a positive outlook on pattern pilots.

And as far the "forced move-up", who wants to be heckled by their peers as
being a "sandbagger"? The guys that win all the time are looking forward to
the next challenge (the next class). Will there be some that are looking for
more wood for the wall, sure, but they better have thick skin...lol.

Regards,
Jason
www.jasonshulman.com
www.shulmanaviation.com
www.composite-arf.com

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of JShulman
  Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:32 AM
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  Thank you John. Ryan and I were talking about this over building of a
pattern plane. Its not for everyone. I liked all your points too, and have
done all but #4 myself (as an official instructor, but have helped anyone
that has asked, or too scared to ask).

  Just the other day Dave and I were out practicing and a guy we hadn't seen
before came out to the field. He watched part of my flight and when we
landed he was about halfway back to his car. We exchanged hello's, and he
told us that he was going to leave after watching me fly. We asked why, and
he said he was intimidated... So I did everything I could to make him feel
comfortable, and he stayed and we chatted about everything aviation (AA
pilot). Happy to say it was the 2nd flight that he broke the prop (he
thought he wouldn't make it 1 flight). But he loved the fact that I did the
same thing on take-off that he was doing, ground looping. So I showed and
explained to him the fix (toe-in) and then it looped once more, then it
took-off. He left with a huge smile on his face and was looking forward to
the next time. That was better than practice that day.

  Regards,
  Jason
  www.jasonshulman.com
  www.shulmanaviation.com
  www.composite-arf.com

    On Behalf Of John Pavlick

    As far as I'm concerned, there is really nothing "wrong" with what we're
doing. I don't think rule changes or easier schedules or anything like that
will lure more people into flying Pattern. If you just admit that not
everyone needs (or wants) to become a Pattern pilot, you'll be fine. The
object is to find the people with good flying skills and a competitive
spirit and expose them to Pattern.
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