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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sponsorship does have negative aspects also
Nat. Well true, that the majority of sponsored pilots have garnered their
sponsorship through their genuine ability this has not always been the
case. Sponsorship, can give some pilots, if all other things are equal
regarding skill an advantage. Is very similar to the argument that it is not the
equipment... BUT the skill of the pilot that is truly the difference. The truth
is better equipment, whether obtained through ones own pockets that may be
deeper than others or through sponsorship does make the workload less for the
competitive pilot so they can focus more of their energy on improving their
skills. The disadvantaged always have a harder time overcoming obstacles
that money or sponsorship does allow. IMHO. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> The raw numbers of
competitors is low enough without making a new group of sponsored pilots. But it
might help if sponsored pilots were only allowed in the Masters & FAI
classes if there ever was a need to address the issue. </FONT></DIV>
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Del <BR> nsrca -
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<A title=natpenton@centurytel.net href="mailto:natpenton@centurytel.net">Nat
Penton</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, April 02, 2006 5:29
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] The
Pilot</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The sponsored pilot received his sponsorship
because of his skill and dedication. He did not gain competitive advantage due
to the sponsorship. It is a priviledge and opportunity to be able to fly
alongside this talent and partake of their skills and knowledge. It is one
aspect of the hobby for which I am most appreciative.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There have been infrequent critizisms thru the
years wanting to put the sponsored pilot in a separate group. Maybe "sour
grapes" should just work a little harder.</FONT></DIV>
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Nat Penton</FONT></DIV>
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