[NSRCA-discussion] Sportsmanship

[Jim Quinn]

I second and third that Mark. 
Make sure you read Rick Wallace's editorial in the D1 section of the next 
KFactor. That was REALLY, REALLY impressive!!!
 Jim Quinn 




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From: "Atwood, Mark" <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 1:46:21 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Sportsmanship


People can say what they want about the pattern crowd, but I’ve never 
experienced anything other than a great group of people welcoming me 20 years 
ago, and continuing to show great sportsmanship and support.   That was 
exemplified this weekend in St Clairsville by Dave Johnstone our District 4 
VP.    

 
I had the misfortune (and stupidity) of crashing my airplane in an early morning 
practice flight of the FAI F pattern when I got disoriented in the sun low to 
the ground and was unable to recover prior to WHAM!!    With no back up plane, 
my contest was over.   Dave Johnstone, the only other guy flying FAI with me 
this weekend immediately offered to share his Integral for the remainder of the 
contest.
 
I realize this happens more than not, that someone offers up an airplane.  But 
seriously, this is a huge gesture.  ESPECIALLY considering that I had just dumb 
thumbed mine into the ground.  Add to that we were directly competing against 
one another.
 
I think it says a lot about the people we fly with and I certainly felt honored 
that he trusted me with his airplane.  So Dave, Thank you again.  Your gesture 
made a really bad day a lot better and allowed me to enjoy the rest of the 
weekend.  And thanks to everyone that’s done something similar.  I’m sure there 
was some nail biting involved with each flight (especially going through F with 
a foreign setup!) but it was VERY VERY appreciated.
 
We “play” in and amongst a great group of people.  Don’t let anyone tell you 
otherwise…
 
-Mark
 
Mark Atwood
Paragon Consulting, Inc.  |  President
5885 Landerbrook Drive Suite 130, Cleveland Ohio, 44124 
Phone: 440.684.3101 x102  |  Fax: 440.684.3102
mark.atwood at paragon-inc.com  |  www.paragon-inc.com
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