Well, Chuck, I read the traffic, and hear the comments; but the real question you should have asked is............ how many of the guys posting here ACTUALLY compete in pattern?

C'mon guys, let's hear it. I know it is the RCU pattern forum, but I fear we've fallen victim to a lot of guys that have nothing else to do than get involved just to have a forum. All of the comments about rules proposals NEEDS to come from active competitors. Fess up, folks, identify yourselves when you have opinions about how it ought to be done and let us all decide if you are just spouting off to fill a void in your life, or if the comments deserve consideration.

1) Takeoff and landing should be judged. They are the absolute most important times that precision control should be displayed. Bust an avalanche, and you still have a plane; bust a landing and you have a second hand kit.
2) I agree with Joe Lachowski about letting rules be for now, but the NSRCA is currently working on several things, contingent to the desires of the body as a whole. Democracy. Join up and you will have a more effective voice in how things are done.
3) I agree there could well be some allowances for EP vs GP; perhaps establishing a weight for EP without batteries?

My name is Brian Clemmons, and I fly pattern. (Sounds like an AA meeting) Am looking at several NATS trophies on my wall, yes, I actively compete.

Brian Clemmons
NSRCA District 6 VP
Masters Class