[NSRCA-discussion] Amnesty idea

[Tom Stennis]

Ron
You are the top level for age but no one comes close to you for BS you will hold the record forever

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On Aug 21, 2013, at 5:12 PM, Ronald Van Putte <vanputter at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, sonny, I do.  However, Don Lowe and Ron Chidgey still dabble in pattern, so I can't claim to BE the oldest pattern pilot around these days.
> 
> Ron
> 
> On Aug 21, 2013, at 1:44 PM, Keith Hoard wrote:
> 
>> You **think** ???
>>  
>> From: Ronald Van Putte
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:41 AM
>> To: General pattern discussion
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Amnesty idea
>>  
>> I think I'm about the oldest pattern pilot around these days, so I feel well qualified to comment.   I can't fly as well as I used to, partly because I can't  see as well as I used to, despite four eye surgeries to try to correct the problems.  That being said, I will continue to fly in the Master class for two reasons.  First, I have seen many Advanced class pilots perform and most of them would beat me too.  Second, I occasionally do beat a fellow Master class pilot or two and it brings me great satisfaction.
>>  
>> Ron Van Putte
>>  
>> On Aug 21, 2013, at 8:28 AM, mike mueller wrote:
>> 
>>>   I know a lot of guys who have been coming to just about every contest for years who have never broken into the top half of their classes.
>>> Some don't seem to care about standings and like flying in their classes. That's OK    as long as they participate and have fun doing it.
>>> I honestly didn't know the rules were in place to accommodate our fliers. So while it's a nice debate it's somewhat moot.
>>> Now that I  know this rule I will be telling guys about it because I feel many do not know.
>>> Thanks all for the insightful input.
>>>  
>>> Mike Mueller
>>> Customer Services
>>>  
>>> F3Aunlimited
>>>  
>>> From: Ron Hansen <rcpilot at wowway.com>
>>> To: 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6:41 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Amnesty idea
>>>  
>>> I suspect the main reason for this discussion is to allow our aging pilots to    move down.
>>>  
>>> How many CDs out there and/or competitors would object to a masters pilot as an example moving down to advanced because he can't see well enough to continue flying masters.
>>>  
>>> I for one would not. I would rather they continue to compete rather than hang it up.
>>>  
>>> Perhaps those pilots that move down could disqualify themselves from District    championship contention and/or trophy consideration for local contest (i.e., they would be flying for fun).
>>>  
>>> Ron
>>>  
>>> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of ronlock at comcast.net
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:51 PM
>>> To: Bob Kane; General pattern discussion
>>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Amnesty idea
>>>  
>>> I suspect that may have been the case.  I think the rule is support for the peer pressure that
>>> generally works well.  I hope the new wording of "should move" doesn't erode the system.  If the class
>>> system goes away....do we then call it a pattern fly in?   <VBG>
>>>  
>>> Ron Lockhart
>>> From: "Bob Kane" <getterflash at yahoo.com>
>>> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:44:05 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Amnesty idea
>>> This rule has been in place longer than I have been flying pattern.  There must have been some compelling reason to implement it as the only thing that never changes is resistance to change.   There must have been some glaring examples of sandbagging going on.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Bob Kane
>>> getterflash at yahoo.com
>>>  
>>> From: Dave Burton <burtona at atmc.net>
>>> To: 'General pattern discussion' <
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