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

[Earl Haury]

Still think we need a 1 or 2% / year over 60 or so scoring bonus to compensate for old eyes!

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> On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:57 AM, George Kennie via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> Yup, it's a specific ingrained psyche characteristic and the percentage of individuals participating that actually 
> possess it I perceive is unfortunately extremely low !!!!  But, for those who are so programmed the diminution 
> of the passion and drive appears to linger long into the advance of years irrespective of declining skill levels
> ( take it from a passionate 87 year old Pattern Pilot ).
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>> On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 11:04 AM, Anthony Romano via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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>> It has been said many times but you can't teach desire. Reread the last paragraph of Jason's post.
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>> 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 😁
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>> Jas iP
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>> 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.
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>> Anthony
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