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<DIV>While these 2 goals are OK, what about the guy who has NO intent of
competing on a global level? I have been mired in Advance for 18 years, and
at 62 I do not try to kid myself that it will get much better. I do not have the
time or resources, or interest, to burn 2 or 3 gallons of fuel a week. I
enjoy the "fight", but the opportunity to get together for a weekend with like
minded individuals and have a good time is my primary interest. </DIV>
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<DIV>AMA has established a good system for advancement, and teaching the needed
skills with the current 4 tier system. It is up to the individual who reaches
the top of the Masters to decide if he WANTS to make the next step. If I were at
that level, I may hold out for a National Champion ship too. It would be
interesting to know just how many of the current FAI pilots, at the NATS, had
not won the Masters at some point. My guess would be that at least the top 20
have achieved that goal prior to moving up the FAI.</DIV>
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<DIV>Terry T.</DIV>
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<DIV>On Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:30:23 -0600 John Gayer <<A
href="mailto:jgghome@comcast.net">jgghome@comcast.net</A>> writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>Fred has the right idea here. Is there anyone on this list that would
argue with these two goals?<BR>John<BR><BR>Fred Huber wrote: </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>There should be 2 primary goals</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Promotion of Pattern as a competitive event</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Preparation of pilots for international
competition.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>In a nutshell...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Build the team for the F3A World
championship.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>You can't have a teem without competitors... so we have to
attract people to participate.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>You can't prepare the team for the international event if
you don't work to teach the rules of... and skills needed for... the
event.</FONT></DIV><BR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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