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Lots of interesting discussion here but not a lot of solutions. Maybe a survey of the membership as to why they join the NSRCA. <br> What is the value of the K-factor to the members? What is the draw of the K-factor to our advertisers? <br> <br> Maybe even the more fundamental question of why are we drawn to pattern over the other various R/C disciplines now available. Knowing your customer is the key to making a sale.<br> <br> For me I was drawn to the sleek airplanes and the elusive grace and smoothness of a pattern flight. Nothing gives me the same satisfaction of the Zen of that effortless great round. <br> As for the NSRCA I join to support pattern and help the efforts of all the people who work so hard to make these events happen.<br><br>Anthony<br> <br><br /><hr />Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. <a href='http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009' target='_new'>Check it out.</a></body>
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