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<DIV>Matt,</DIV>
<DIV>The initial primer conducted in Ct. in May had a half dozen newbies, some
of whom were subsequently seen at more than one additional contest throughout
the contest season, sooooo........I would strongly reinforce your hope that the
effort was not a futile exercise.</DIV>
<DIV>I even saw one of those involved at a contest in October so apparently
there must have been some lasting affect. I'm glad you took the time to make the
effort. Thanks !</DIV>
<DIV>G.</DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=Rcmaster199@aol.com
href="mailto:Rcmaster199@aol.com">Rcmaster199@aol.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:12
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arm Chair
pilot....</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>Since moving to the NE, I managed to attend 1 full blown contest
primarily due to business commitments. There were several on the docket but
that's all I could attend. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>However, earlier in the season, I attended and assisted in 3 primers. I'd
like to think that the fellows attending got something out of the primers,
even if they never attend a full blown contest again. If they never attend,
was the effort in vain?? I think not. I see long time pattern guys making
continuous efforts along similar lines, mentoring new guys. The K-Factor is
often a key ingredient.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Is there a decline? Perhaps there is, at least somewhat, here in NE
anyway. But considering the problems we have had finding, obtaining the rights
to and maintaining a decent flying site, I understand perfectly why the
problems may exist, here in NE. My club field for example is year to year and
it's doubtful we could ever host an event due to the uncertainty.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>We have a bunch of high level, dedicated pattern people in the NE.
Although the present state of pattern here may not show it, I believe that
seeds are being sown for the future.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>When I was D3 VP a couple years back, I saw first hand a resurgence
of sorts, adding a couple new meets and we even had Tangerine making an
initial bid for a comeback, and it worked. I was pleased to hear from the guys
that this year's Tangerine was successful. That's all great stuff. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I think we should be looking at the national scene rather than our own
back yard in this case. It would be naive to view it through rose colored
glasses but we shouldn't let astigmatism rule either</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Happy New Year everybody</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>MattK</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>In a message dated 12/27/2006 7:22:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
drykert2@rochester.rr.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rex..</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> What I meant by an armchair
pilot is I have not flown my planes in 3 years.. Thus have not
competed at all in that time. The last 3 years I subscribed to support this
SIG and try to stay in the loop in case I returned to competition. In
my area which had 7 and 8 contests per year I could easily travel to
and compete in has dwindled to 2 or 3 at best. Some sites that used to allow
on site camping now don't. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I am disturbed some of the
powers that have been elected are in denial there is or has been a
continuous and steady decline. Some have even been putting in print
that pattern is well and growing. Well excuse me.. But quit
micro managing and look at the big picture folks. If the numbers are
to be accepted and believed the undeniable fact is pattern is still and
continues in a decline. Many factors contribute to this decline.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I am not against the raising
of the dues $10.00. It does bother me the way it was
announced and at the last minute. That information should have been in
print in the K-Factor in Septembers issue and printed on the renewal
forms. These factors all contribute to make the straw I mentioned in my
1st post on this thread. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial
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Del <BR> nsrca -
473</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> AMA
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> kb2joi -
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<DIV
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<A title=mailto:trexlesh@msn.com href="mailto:trexlesh@msn.com">Rex
LESHER</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA Mailing List</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, December 27, 2006
4:19 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] What
the NSRCA does (and could do) for me</DIV>
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<DIV>None of this is a big deal to me.... I spent the equivalment of
the 25% dues raise on breakfast this morning,including the tip...</DIV>
<DIV>I'm a little at a loss on the meaning of "armchair pilot"....
Does that mean that you don't fly contests? If so, that would mean
that</DIV>
<DIV>you pay your dues just to get the Kfactor, and sort of stay in the
loop. That would also indicate that none of rules, changes in
sequences,</DIV>
<DIV>or anything the least bit important to an active pattern flyer would
have any affect on you....</DIV>
<DIV>Here in D8, pattern is alive and well. Considering our weather,
and geographical locations for contests, we do pretty well, and I haven't
heard any real complaints.... We draw a lot of flyers from Canada
and California to help fill in the ranks at contests. Growth is
small, but we are seeing a steady, slight increase in numbers.
That's just the way it is!!! </DIV>
<DIV>Now, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being an "armchair pilot",
I'm just having a problem with understanding your complaint... I
spend thousands of dollars on planes, and around $500 per contest on
travel expenses. If I go to the Nats, that's about 6000 miles, and
two weeks of</DIV>
<DIV>time and money... $10 extra for helping the hobby I hold so
dear is sort of like the time I lose out of my life during a
sneeze!!!!</DIV>
<DIV>Look at it this way, pay the ten extra bucks, it allows you to
complain on the list... It also gives people like me the opportunity
to jump on it like a rabid dog!!!</DIV>
<DIV>I, for one, am very supportive of all the people that have always
donated their time and efforts towards running the NSRCA.... They
are taking time out of their lives to make "our" lives a little
better. They actually do have our best interests at heart, and if
all they are asking for is $10 dollars extra a year, I'm not going to
question it. If I do, I better be prepared to jump in and
help.... For what it's worth.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Rex Lesher</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>From:</B> <A
title=mailto:drykert2@rochester.rr.com
href="mailto:drykert2@rochester.rr.com">Del K. Rykert</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA Mailing List</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, December 27, 2006
10:39 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion]
What the NSRCA does (and could do) for me</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV> Even with all the ingenious ideas,
membership, pattern attendance and <BR>contests have shrunk the last few
years. It would also seem time to trim the <BR>budget and some line
items in the organization. I would think the majority <BR>of
members would prefer at least a 2 or 3 month notice that a dues increase
<BR>was coming. Was it only decided by the board in December to raise
the dues? <BR>This last minute notification gives some the impression no
one is minding <BR>the store.<BR> A 25% dues increase
is a big jump. This armchair pilot says it is the <BR>final
straw.<BR><BR>
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