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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Let' not forget that this is a discussion
list, by name and by definition, so please don't be discouraged by Mat's and
similar e-mails, below. Just tell us what you think, it will encourage others to
contribute their ideas. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The idea of creating an NSRCA discussion-list,
based upon the original Eskimo-list, was to tap into the great pool of
pattern knowledge and openly discuss ideas and issues. In particular share
technical tips and product news etc. Unfortunately we sometimes slip into
the behavior of the poor-taste ads seen these days in political
campaigns. I am not immune from making this mistake, and</FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2> I know how easy it is to fall into the
trap.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please keep contributing your creative thoughts and
don't allow yourself to be engineered out of the game.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards,<BR><BR>Eric.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=rcmaster199@aol.com
href="mailto:rcmaster199@aol.com">rcmaster199@aol.com</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 03, 2006 11:52
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The
Pilot</DIV>
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<DIV>Indeed Ed! Do you guys REALLY think that the first guy who placed just
behind all the "Sponsored" pilots and has just be awarded 1st Place of the
AlsoRans believes he came in first??</DIV>
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<DIV>Let me add....Give us all a break and deliver us from.....email.
Pure, unadulterated Bovine Skat. Actually I wouldn't mind a little Ice Cream
after the movie as long as I get to wear my beenie cap</DIV>
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<DIV>Matt</DIV> <BR>-----Original Message-----<BR>From: Ed Alt
<ed_alt@hotmail.com><BR>To: patternrules@earthlink.net; NSRCA Mailing
List <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><BR>Sent: Mon, 3 Apr 2006
23:36:11 -0400<BR>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot<BR><BR>
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id=AOLMsgPart_0_2a5a4614-115d-4314-bfdd-3c67aab1d8ac><PRE><TT>I didn't know we had such a big issue re. sponsored Intermediate/Advanced
guys beating up on everyone else. C'mon guys, this is starting to sound
like what they've done to Tee-Ball. There's no losers, you're all winners.
No red ink when grading Johnnie's test in school either, it might hurt his
self esteem. Aaaarggh!
I have the answer. The CD should take ALL the flyers out for ice cream
after the contest.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Maxwell" <<A href="mailto:patternrules%40earthlink.net">patternrules@earthlink.net</A>>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion%40lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 11:24 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
> Now that's not a bad idea Eric, plagues aren't that much and if they place
> that high will probably only be once, they'll probably get sponsors after
> that.
>
> Steven Maxwell
>
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Grow Pattern <<A href="mailto:pattern4u%40comcast.net">pattern4u@comcast.net</A>>
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion%40lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
>> Date: 4/3/2006 10:38:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>>
>> BTW - in my original postings I was only leading to suggesting the
> thought
>> that the winners who are not sponsored should be recognized within a
> class
>> and or given their own "highest amateur award, or something like that.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Eric.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "White, Chris" <<A href="mailto:chris%40ssd.fsi.com">chris@ssd.fsi.com</A>>
>> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion%40lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
>> Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 2:54 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>>
>>
>> >I wish to offend no one, but wanted to give another perspective.
>> >
>> > I'm SURE that sponsorship is an advantage....but it is still up to the
>> > pilot to get out there and practice with determination and the intent
>> > to
>> > be the best he can be. Yeah, I wish I didn't have to risk so much
>> > money
>> > every time that bird goes in the air. But, sponsorship probably doesn't
>> > buy personal satisfaction for many. We are all trying to be the best
>> > we
>> > can even if our funds or participation is limited. We are striving for
>> > that perfect flight, for equipment that is reliable, for airplanes that
>> > keep getting better, for friendships that grow & grow. We could
>> > probably
>> > spend far less money and buy trophies or plaques...but the real value
>> > in
>> > competition is FUN....FUN....FUN. It doesn't seem to matter where I've
>> > been...I've had a great time and everyone helps everyone get their
>> > rounds in...even if they know that pilot could beat them out of that
>> > round. Never have I seen so many good people, trying so hard to become
>> > their personal best no matter what their interest in competition. Some
>> > guys are striving to be the best pilots, best designers, best builders,
>> > best innovators...but mainly they are trying to see that competition
>> > flying stays healthy and will do their dead-level best to promote
>> > anyone
>> > to their best. I haven't flown with anyone I didn't like, admire or
>> > respect in one way or another. Sponsors...please keep sponsoring...may
>> > you sell tons of stuff and may the sport live on and prosper. Thanks
>> > to
>> > anyone who encourages another...that is what makes the sport grow. I've
>> > been blessed to see few sour grapes....most of the guys are just glad
>> > to
>> > spend a weekend flying their best with friends, family and new
>> > acquaintances.
>> >
>> > To all the sponsored guys....thanks for your promotion, hard work, and
>> > for showing us your skills. I love to watch good flying regardless of
>> > who's doing it, or how many advantages they may have...more power to
>> > you! I was fortunate enough to spend a nats next door to Quique and
>> > his
>> > family. I caught Quique at his van checking equipment, as I was doing,
>> > and we talked for a while. I discovered that this great pilot loves
>> > all
>> > this stuff just like I do.... You top guys just keep flying pretty and
>> > we'll always have something to aim for....:) Oh, and along the
>> > way...thanks for the show!
>> >
>> > "It's not the destination, It's the Journey" (What makes the journey
>> > worthwhile?)
>> >
>> > In any case, I wish to participate to any degree that I can. Sometimes
>> > when I'm practicing I see something come together really well and it
>> > makes me feel precise..and I'm like: "Yeah baby"....that's why I like
>> > to
>> > fly pattern!
>> >
>> > Chris
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces%40lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>
>> > [<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces%40lists.nsrca.org">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>] On Behalf Of Michael
>> > Wickizer
>> > Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:49 PM
>> > To: <A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion%40lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>
>> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>> >
>> > How many pilots in Intermediate and Advanced have an advantage due to
>> > sponsorship?
>> >
>> >
>> >>From: "Del K. Rykert" <<A href="mailto:drykert2%40rochester.rr.com">drykert2@rochester.rr.com</A>>
>> >>Reply-To: NSRCA Mailing List <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion%40lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
>> >>To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <<A href="mailto:nsrca-discussion%40lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>>
>> >>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>> >>Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:42:13 -0400
>> >>
>> >>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.
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> Del
>> >> nsrca - 473
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: Nat Penton
>> >> To: NSRCA Mailing List
>> >> Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 5:29 PM
>> >> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >> 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.
>> >> Nat Penton
>> >>
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