[NSRCA-discussion] Pattern is for elitist snobs?

[Ron Van Putte]

I think every Pattern pilot needs to have a copy of this in his  
flight box.  What a great set of ideas!  Thanks John.

Ron Van Putte

On Aug 24, 2007, at 11:29 PM, John Pavlick wrote:

> Since we're trying to figure out what we need to change so that  
> more people will fly Pattern, I'd like to share some ideas with  
> everyone.
>
> 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. Here are some things that I've done that ACTUALLY WORK:
>
> 1. Go to the club field with a sport plane or a warbird (leave your  
> Pattern planes home!) and have fun flying with the clubbies.  
> Chances are you'll make some new friends. You can try to get them  
> hooked on pattern later...
>
> 2. When you see someone struggling with a motor or having an  
> obvious trim issue, offer to help. But not in the usual "Let me  
> show you how it's done" manner. That creates resentment. Instead,  
> say something like: "Wow, that's the same thing that happened to  
> me! Wanna see how I fixed it?" Suddenly you're both on the same  
> level. That's a better position to be in.
>
> 3. Go to non-Pattern type club events. A Fun Fly or even a Scale  
> Fly-In is actually a good way to relax and have fun. That's what  
> we're supposed to be doing with toy airplanes anyway. Usually  
> you'll meet people who ask how you learned to fly so well. Of  
> course you know how to answer that...
>
> 4. Become a club flight instructor. This is very rewarding and you  
> can see who has the potential to fly Pattern before they get  
> distracted by other interests.
>
> 5. Help out with a club event. Don't even fly. If you have to cook  
> burgers, then do it. In return, ask them to help YOU hold a Pattern  
> Primer.
>
> OK, there are 5 things that almost anyone can do. I know, because  
> I've done them all. Yeah it's kinda like "work" but it's not that  
> bad. So far in the 3 years that I've been flying Pattern, I've  
> gotten 3 more people to join us (all NSRCA members now). If I can  
> do it, anyone can. The longest journey begins with the first step...
>
>
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
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