ORIGINAL: wattsup
Finally, the responses I had hoped for have happened. I, for one, appreciate the responses of two of the top rated pattern pilots from Arizona and California. Gentlemen, this is what it's going to take___CREATIVITY and AFFORDABILTY! Don't be shy, any and all ideas are welcomed at this point. I say again, we must absolutely get a handle on the future of pattern here in the U.S. I don't know about you but, I'm not willing to lay down and watch the very hobby that I have loved and enjoyed over these many years to just "die on the vine"! Take the opportunity now to make your wishes known and just maybe we can all get behind this effort and keep pattern alive! Please do not rely on the NSRCA alone. It's going to take more than "lip service"! Regards, Everette
I agree with you Everette.
I think we are actually just getting into the "affordability" mode. As has been posted on the 2m Vanquish thread, there are airframes that are becoming available that MAY make the differenceto the guy on the fence who is interested but turned off by the high cost of competitive airframes. It is up to all pattern individuals to "go forth and multiply".........it has to start at the personal level. This is where Everette's "creativity" will take place. Next time while practising, if an individual expresses ANY interest,takethe time to explain the whole thing, and with an enthusiastic attitude. It is up to us to initiate interest in the sport/hobby. Maybe set up a one day clinic a couple of times a year at the local field.It will take time and effort from all of us, not just the very dedicated few,to get pattern back on it's feet. WE can do it.
Cheers
MJ