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

[John Fuqua]

YEAH.    

 

From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Earl Haury via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 12:38 PM
To: George Kennie; General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The most important thing to understand about pattern

 

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:

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 ).

 

On Thu, Jul 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 iP

 

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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