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

[Peter Vogel]

+1. Well said Ron!  I love to compete, but I think of it more like golf, trying to do better this time than I did last time and if that means I beat some of my competitors great!   I’ll move up (or down) based on my ability to fly and the sequence’s ability to teach me something, not my ability to win.

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From: Ron Hansen <rcpilot at wowway.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 9:41:26 AM
To: 'Peter Vogel'; 'General pattern discussion'; drykert2 at rochester.rr.com; snaproll4 at aol.com
Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] The most important thing to understand about pattern

I believe flying pattern is about becoming a better pilot at your own pace, taking on new challenges and socializing with good friends.  For me it isn’t about winning.  In order to win you need the best equipment and you need to practice a lot. I can only practice on weekends and at my club the field is real crowded which isn’t real conducive to good practice.  I bet 75% of NSCRA members agree with me.  Only the truly gifted or those that can practice a lot care about winning.  I believe you should pick the class that you can fly comfortably without a serious fear of crashing.  If you are flying masters and are thinking about moving to advanced because you can’t win that isn’t right and competitors should frown on that.  If your eyesight/skills are deterioration due to age and you feel the need to move down by all means move down don’t quit.  This is a hobby and not a job.  Most of us are here to have fun.

Ron

From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Peter Vogel via NSRCA-discussion
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The most important thing to understand about pattern

And the rules change that passed allows you to move down one class at your first contest of the year with no bureaucracy.

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From: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>> on behalf of Del via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>>
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The most important thing to understand about pattern

I sure agree with that approach Steve. That is one of the reasons I left.. Mandates to change maneuvers to not get to boring to some that wanted more challenge drove many pilots away that don't have the time to commit to unfettered practice, Let alone have a coach. So many lose sight of the rest of the nations pilots and what their personal challenges are to become competent in their class.

Del

---- Snaproll4--- via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>> wrote:
> Mark,  Is it 20 years ago already?  That's when I started pushing  for
> unhindered movement between classes.  As I came up through the classes  I saw
> many people drop out because they were "sick of finishing last". Of  course,
> if they moved back and consistently finished #1-#3, they would  be shamed.
> Every year that proposal would set people's hair on  fire.  Why have rules
> that discourage participation?  On another  matter, Turnaround was the death
> of the casual competitor. It takes a lot of  practice to learn to keep a
> whole sequence in the box.  I think  that Intermediate should have some breaks
> in the sequence.
>
> Steve Miller

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