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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080><<<<Has anyone got
any stats on the effectivity of the pattern primers? I know of some
new guys who’ve come into it this way.>>>> </FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080>Just by way of encouragement to
those who may feel some degree of frustration at their lack of results in trying
to entice the local genre to give pattern a try. In my local area, there are
several clubs that I hold memberships in and these people have watched me
fly sequence upon sequence for about the last eight years.Some of these
individuals display some degree of interest/desire while others view my efforts
with outright disdain.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080>My feeling is that there is not
a heck of a lot you can do on and individual basis to induce someone to
apply themselves to the pursuit of our passion.There has to already be some
competitive/challenge aspect to their basic personality that makes them want to
conquer the unknown difficulty eating away at the root of their psyche and
if it just happens to be pattern that fires up their competitive drive at that
particular time we may have discovered a possible
conscription.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080>For all the years that I have
been exposing the locals to our particular art-form the peanut gallery has not
contained the enlightened/gifted someone 'til the last year or so. About a year
ago one of the local sport flyers who I had not previously known stepped forth
and informed me that his hero was none other than CPLR, and one day his intent
was to replace Christophe on the World Podium. Well I did everything I could to
encourage him to realize his dream and this year I prodded him into
attending a local primer (which he felt was a long way to travel) in which he
finished 1st in Sportsman.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080>Now let me tell you that this
individual is by no means an accomplished pattern flyer, but the result of this
simple achievement produced a knee-jerk reaction in his local club, as there
were other individuals who, feeling that they were certainly every bit the flyer
as he, decided that they could duplicate his
performance. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080>By the next contest, we had two
new participants and lately there has been another individual expressing a
serious interest in joining the ranks. And we have noticed a couple of more guys
paying close attention to the goings on.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080>The important thing to remember
here is that these results don't stem from anything that I did, but what a
beginner has been able to accomplish with minimal determination. An example
set by an individual who is regarded as an equal is far more effective than some
fantastic demo put on by someone who is viewed by the audience as occupying an
unattainable status. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#000080>Just wanted us to know that I
feel quite thrilled about these gratifying results. Thanks for
listening.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=chris@ssd.fsi.com href="mailto:chris@ssd.fsi.com">White, Chris</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:00
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] OK it's
time to stir things up. Where'sthebeef?</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Good discussion and
no doubt that If I were going to fly a contest with Jason or someone of that
caliber…I’d be there and would promote it heavily. I can sure sympathize
with their contest demands though…. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Not meaning to change
the subject, assuming it is still growing pattern…. Has anyone got any
stats on the effectivity of the pattern primers? I know of some
new guys who’ve come into it this way. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Chris<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Mike Hester<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:47
AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA Mailing List</st1:PersonName><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] OK it's
time to stir things up. Where's thebeef?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I like the idea of "qualifying" by
flying at least 3 contests prior to the team trials. Didn't we used to do
this? However, as has been stated, there are other
factors.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Somebody mentioned Jason, he is an
exception. But has been for years. he not only competes locally, but is also
active on the lists and forums, very helpful, usually not arguementative, and
you don't get the feeling that his comments are tainted by sponsorship. Also,
he's an absolute riot to be around at contests.
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Now here's one huge problem, let's
take right now for instance. Take any local pattern contest, what's the prize
for 1st place? Usually a piece of wood and a "you da man!" What's the top
prize for the Don Lowe masters? A pretty good paycheck. So, other things may
take priority.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Keep in mind these guys are
playing a different game than most of us. There's money involved, and they're
playing for keeps. Anywhere there's competition, there's going to be money
involved. It's just a question of degree.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">On the sponsorship
stickers....c'mon man, I had stickers on my plane when I wasn't sponsored. I
liked the idea of advertising and supporting a company/product I really liked,
or had treated me exceptionally well. The only issue I've ever had with
sponsorships is that in certain cases, you have to make sure the sponsored
person is telling you the WHOLE truth, and giving the right advise to the
right person. An FAI pilot telling a sportsman guy how to equip and set up his
plane is cool at first glance, but if the sportsman guy flies the exact same
set up at the FAI guy, he may be in way over his head. The sequences require
different things. In FAI performance is the #1 consideration, in sportsman
reliability is much more important.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Just adding some stirring, this
one ain't boiling yet =)</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-Mike</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <A
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sent:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
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Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:03 AM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Subject:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
[NSRCA-discussion] OK it's time to stir things up. Where's the
beef?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> I have an observation that I've made that
disturbes me. I don't think that we are getting enough of the top notch or
team worthy flyers participating on a local level.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> I think that in the future the team trials
need to be revamped so that a flyer wanting to make the team would be
required to fly in at least 3 to 5 local contests per
year.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Here's why I think this is important. We need
the top names in our sport to be part of the sport from a leadership
standpoint. Imagine a QQ showing up to fly against Andrew at a local
contest. It would be much more exciting to watch and it would therefore
promote more interest. If we continue on the path we are going interest in
pattern will continue to slide.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> In the 70's when the team selection was known
as the Masters you had to fly your way into the contest by accumulating
points on the local level. It was exciting. Were totally missing the boat
with our present system.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> So here's the deal. Support the real pattern
flyers who make the effort to support us and we will all be better off. Oh
and for what it's worth I think we would be better off all around if we
didn't allow any stickers or blatant advertising of any products in our
sport. Let's get back to the flyers who do it on there own without all the
sponsorships.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> All this is just what I've seen in
the last 6 years of flying after a 15 year absence for the hobby. TIA
for letting me vent and as my budddy Bobby Satalino would say "Have a nice
day"! Mike
Mueller<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. <A
href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=42974/*http:/www.yahoo.com/preview">Check
it out.</A> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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