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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>IMAC v/s
Pattern is almost an apples to oranges comparison. IMAC popularity can be
traced to the TOC and the general appeal of large colorful high performance readily
available aircraft but mostly <u>visibility</u>. Pattern flying is absent from
many local clubs but large aerobatic airplanes are represented nearly
everywhere. The big airplanes attract the press and interests spectators.
Pattern by comparison is extremely repetitious and boring to those not directly
involved. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I didn't
want to get into this here but I question how many non-pattern folks would read
a free K-Factor. There is a free sample available there now. Is anybody finding
it? The problem I find is "Pattern" visibility. I couldn't get Google
to find the NSRCA when querying aerobatics, RC aerobatics or pattern, however
IMAC showed up. It's as if some amount of prior knowledge is needed before an
outsider can gain access to pattern activity. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>AMA doesn't
do a very good of job explaining competition events or activity and if you
don't know follow the SIG you are kind of out of luck. How dose an outsider
become aware of and interested in any competition event without knowing where
to look? <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>As for the
K-Factor, the publication is second to none. I have been receiving them since
it was several folded 11 x 14 sheets from a copy machine. The content has for
the most part remained about the same; mostly contest results and district news.
It's more of a competition newsletter with content of interest to those
involved and of questionable interest to outsiders or the mildly interested. There
is little seed for growing interest in any rulebook event on the Internet. It
only happens at the local level with people having fun. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>To be active
competitors in either IMAC or pattern requires a fair amount of disposable
income and time commitment. We draw from the same shrinking pool of people
willing to commit to a weekend out of town to participate in what appears to be
a very regimented activity flown near the limit of visibility for many. Bigger
really is better and we (Pattern) is somewhat restricted by trying to remain
compatible with FAI.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I have
probably gone on too long but I don't believe our salvation lies in a free
K-Factor, not that it shouldn't be, it just won't draw many to our sport.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sorry Derek,
forgive me for splattering this even more.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Jim Hiller<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle48><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'>-----Original
Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b>
nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org]<b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Troy Newman<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, January 28, 2009
3:44 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion]
Electronic versus Paper K-Factor Poll</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>Jim,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>What
is really amazing is locally here in AZ and Sothern California IMAC contests
attract 60-70 pilots.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>IMAC
membership is up near 1000 members. They have an online only newsletter. Not
even a magazine.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>Why
would it be horrible to emulate an organization that is successful like that.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>They
can’t be doing anything right they are just IMACers<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>Just
something to think about.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color="#1f497d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D'>Troy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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