[NSRCA-discussion] The most important thing to understand about pattern

[Scott McHarg]

FYI, all of the proposals have passed the initial vote of the Contest Board.

*Scott A. McHarg*
VSCL / CANVASS U.A.S. Research Pilot
Texas A&M University
PPL - ASEL
Remote Pilot Certified Under FAA Part 107

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 11:25 AM, Scott McHarg <scmcharg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Proposal 18-01 and 18-03 address this.  18-03 is very similar to what we
> have submitted in the past but the Contest Board hasn't passed them.  Maybe
> this year will be different.
>
> *Scott A. McHarg*
> VSCL / CANVASS U.A.S. Research Pilot
> Texas A&M University
> PPL - ASEL
> Remote Pilot Certified Under FAA Part 107
>
> On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Atwood, Mark via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
>> Jason’s comment here about the unique nature of FAI/Masters and they
>> ability to go back and forth is something I think we REALLY need to talk
>> about.  The ability for people to go back and forth in ALL the classes.
>> For some, the top of the mountain is F3A and jumping in and out of Masters
>> helps them deal with life issues…  Crazy work schedule,  Aging, raising
>> kids… all the things that make it hard to practice and stay in your top
>> class.   But what if you’re “top” class is Advanced??  Then you need to
>> ability to fly intermediate when that busy year comes and you just want to
>> be able to participate and not feel like an idiot.   I know, I know, they
>> can get approval.  But it should be simply than that.  Our situations are
>> all unique, and they vary throughout the year and season.
>>
>> Something I’ll likely submit for the next rule cycle.
>>
>> -M
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>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Jas S via NSRCA-discussion <
>> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>
>> True, but let's not throw F3A under the bus. We have no control of it but
>> do have control over Sportsman-Masters. There is no 'destination class',
>> the only dc is the one you as a pilot chooses. The good thing about the
>> Masters/F3A classes is a pilot can go back and forth between them as they
>> choose.
>> I agree that there shouldn't be difficult integrated rolling stuff in
>> Masters, but when pilots complained about a roll across the top 90° (not
>> proposed 180°, which I don't condone) I was perplexed. The easiest way to
>> do that was roll and use your throttle to make the loop round. Sometimes I
>> believe we overthink flying. Look for the simplest solutions first before
>> making it so difficult.
>> It would be interesting to have future and current Masters make up or
>> list some 'integrated rolling' maneuvers that you've done or would like to
>> do. If I'm overstepping boundaries not being a Masters pilot, my apologies.
>>
>> Jas iP
>>
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:11 AM, S. McNickle via NSRCA-discussion <
>> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>
>> I think we need to decide if we're promoting a forum for the most
>> talented and passionate among us, or maintaining a hobby for the rest.
>>
>> Too far in either direction costs us participants.
>>
>>
>> On July 13, 2017 at 11:04 AM Anthony Romano via NSRCA-discussion <
>> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> It has been said many times but you can't teach desire. Reread the last
>> paragraph of Jason's post.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Having flown Pattern for so long now I've realized something. Pattern is
>> a passion, a want. You can't 'make' someone a pattern pilot, they have to
>> be one and not know it yet. Yes pattern makes most of the Worlds best
>> pilots, but you can't take a pilot and make them a pattern pilot. If there
>> isn't a drive to become better, not the best (that's the 2% of us), you'll
>> only have a casual or short term pattern pilot at best. At my age I know my
>> time is probably limited as far as being competitive or even having a
>> chance at winning big events anymore, but my drive to be better and push
>> myself is still there. So I will continue to learn new F patterns that will
>> drain me every day I practice because I am a Pattern pilot 😁 **Jas i**P*
>>
>>
>> When do people leave when the top of mountain is insurmountable and the
>> effort greatly out weighs the benefit. I have heard hundreds of pilots say
>> "this has become too much work" and can't recall one who said this is too
>> easy.
>>
>>
>> Anthony
>>
>>
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