In my first year ever flying rc planes, I drove 3.5 hours to a contest in new Hampshire. I had no idea what a sequence looked like, so Scott Smith flew one for me prior to the judges meeting. He gave Mr some pointers and called for me. I got a few zeros my first round, but I may have made one round without any zeros. That was my goal.

Pattern I'd about progress, about challenging yourself to fly better. There is no need to make it any easier, just a need to continue to reinforce the spirit and fun. Its only a bunch of straight lines and loop segments

I think a great way to get more people involved would be for us to try different clubs or fields, and let people see what Patten flying is. Once I understood and started practicing, I got a lit of compliments from people who had no exposure. It is a graceful style of flying, even if your just practicing loops and segments.