ORIGINAL: Bozarth
As someone who only casually follows pattern nowadays, how is the ''playing field'' not level? Is there some need for pattern reform requiring a ''redistribution?''
Kurt
A still-popular concept in some quarters (amazingly so, after our disastrous national dalliance with socialism) but obviously not among most pattern fliers.
Let's assume 4u2nv is not a Bolshevik and could have better phrased the question, "How can I get involved in Pattern without it costing me a bloody fortune?"
I'll get the ball rolling with this: 1) go onto the Tower Hobbies website and order a Kaos/OS .46 combo (TZ1112) or a Phoenix SeaBee (TA1122) and an OS .46 (TA1778) and some Futaba 3004 servos, 2) assemble the model and take it to the nearest field where pattern fliers hang out and say "I want to learn to fly pattern."
In my experience, pattern fliers are the most knowledgeable and helpful people you will ever meet at a flying field. If you are genuinely interested in learning to fly pattern, there is virtually no end to the amount of help and advice you will get along the way.
That'll keep you busy for at least 2 years with a model that cost less than $400.