[NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Anotherdiscussion topic relatingto new FAIrules

[J N Hiller]

The way I look at it is, the old AMA style pattern consisted of flying a
series of individual maneuvers. Turnaround requires us to fly a completely
defined flight plan which is 100% judged from box entry to box exit. Even a
short entry level sequence of 3 or 4 maneuvers can be overwhelming at first
for a new pattern competitor requiring a fair amount of preparation to keep
it all together, even on a calm day. Having progressed to expert prior to
turnaround with a little IMAC experience I had already flown the maneuvers
allowing me to focus more on positioning and wind correction. I'm happy to
have entered pattern when I did and thrive on a challenge that I'll never
master. Yes pattern competition does make us better RC pilots.
Jim


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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Fuqua
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FAIrules

One the other hand I had quit pattern because I got bored.   But when
turnaround came on the scene I got really excited about it and have been
going at it ever since.   I remember all the arguments pro and con.   Yes a
lot of folks quit.   But for those that stuck with it have greatly improved
their skills that most would not have learned otherwise.

John Fuqua




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