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

[John Pavlick]

It’s actually quite simple to figure out: 

 

“a forum for the most talented and passionate among us” = FAI/F3a

 

“maintaining a hobby for the rest” = AMA 401-404.

 

Don’t forget you can fly in ANY AMA class and still fly in FAI (just not at the same contest). 

 

Jason’s thoughts are right on – and to his point Pattern is a bit like golf: you’re really just “competing” against yourself. That being said, when you compete against another person who has the same outlook and demeanor – it’s really motivating. The best time I had in Pattern was when I was in Intermediate with Joe Z. We competed against ourselves AND each other and we both became better pilots as a result. 😊

 

John Pavlick

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From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of S. McNickle via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:12 AM
To: Anthony Romano <anthonyr105 at hotmail.com>; General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The most important thing to understand about pattern

 

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 <mailto: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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