[NSRCA-discussion] Let us bicker about who can use the list

Fri May 16 04:31:52 AKDT 2008

Ya know, I think we should also discuss adopting the FAI rules for scoring
takeoff and landings in the AMA classes . . .

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 7:11 AM, <Snaproll4 at aol.com> wrote:

>  I agree with Lance on both points.  Jim is a great guy who passionately
> supports pattern and would never come down hard on anyone.  The similarities
> between NSRCA and public radio are obvious.  This list is not free.  There
> is no advertising and it is supported by the dues and volunteerism of the
> members.
>
> In order to take the heat off of Jim, I 'm going to start a thread on the
> definition of a snap roll or mandatory class advancement.
>
> Steve Miller  #673
>
>  In a message dated 5/15/2008 10:13:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> patterndude at tx.rr.com writes:
>
> I have to put in my small $.02 for anyone still following this thread.
> Having only an impression of a person by email is limited and we all bear
> this risk when we make statements.  Jim Quinn, in person, is a super
> friendly, gracious nice guy.  He came to the Nats as an observer and became
>
> the daily reporter and did a great job.  His work as an officer is for all
> our benefit.  I'm sure he is apalled at the larger response that his
> comments received and would reword them if he could.  I haven't talked to
> Jim about this but back when I was an officer he and I chatted often.  I
> know he is simply promoting membership and reminding people of the
> similarities between this and public radio.  Our organization needs to pay
> its way so if you are getting value from the "list" or attending contests
> or
> whatever, then for the price of a throttle servo you can do your part to
> support the organization.
>
> I agree the way he did it this one time was not ideal,but since most people
>
> don't know Jim I thought someone had to make a plea to all to let this go.
> He's too modest to become defensive himself.
>
> --Lance
> Former VP
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel McLalin" <dmclalin at gmail.com>
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Let us bicker about who can use the list
>
>
> > You must all realize that there are a lot of people following these
> > emails who have not ever asked a question or comment AND who are not
> > NSRCA members.  I am an example of this.  I have been on the e-mail
> > mailing list for over 2 years and have used all of your valuable
> > information to educate myself. I am not a member of NSRCA because I am
> > still learning to fly and am not ready to participate in any pattern
> > competitions.  I am an AMA member.
> >
> > I have met several of you at pattern competitions and have always been
> > impressed on how friendly and anxious you are at helping us newbees
> > and welcoming our interest in not just pattern but RC itself.
> >
> > This is the first time I have ever come across a negative comment from
> > a member to a non-member (that wasn't in jest - of course). I was
> > surprised for sure but not put off by Jim Quinn's response to Colin.
> >
> > So I repeat, many people read your comments.  Saying something in text
> > stays out there for a very long time.
> >
> > My 2 cents.
> >
> > Dan McLalin
> >
> > On 5/13/08, Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
> >> John is correct.  For MANY years, AMA ran the R/C Aerobatics events
> >> (often badly).  When NSRCA petitioned to run our events, AMA agreed
> >> reluctantly.  However after the first couple of Nats, AMA got used to
> >> it and encouraged other SIGs to run their events.  Now I don't think
> >> any events are run by AMA personnel.  However, it should be
> >> recognized that the Nats are an AMA event and we just administer our
> >> events in accordance with AMA rules.
> >>
> >> Ron Van Putte
> >>
> >> On May 13, 2008, at 3:07 PM, John Ferrell wrote:
> >>
> >> > The Nats are not an NSRCA event. The Nats are an AMA event.
> >> > I expect most of those who work so hard at the Nats are members of
> >> > both AMA
> >> > and NSRCA it is important that we not lose track of who pays what
> >> > bills and
> >> > who provides what resources...
> >> >
> >> > John Ferrell    W8CCW
> >> >
> >> > "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
> >> > nothing." -- Edmund Burke
> >> > http://DixieNC.US
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> I think it would be a shame if the NSRCA got frustrated and locked
> >> >> out
> >> >> foreigners from the US Nats, the K-Factor, the NSRCA email list etc.
> >> >> All of us directly and indirectly benefit from this organization
> >> >> and we
> >> >> should support if our situations allow.
> >> >>
> >> >> So I encourage all the Canadians reading this list who are not
> >> >> members
> >> >> to support the NSRCA.
> >> >>
> >> >> Chad
> >> >
> >> >
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