Brian,
I assume all these pilots have tried the two loops in the new advanced pattern? I have and it is not difficult if you use the throttle appropriately. It is <u>far</u> less difficult than trying to stretch a slow roll over 90 or 180 degrees at the top of a loop. This seems to be your reference point for difficulty. Advanced pilots will figure it out quite quickly.
We have four multi-year advanced pilots out here in the western part of district 6 and others that compete less regularly. None of us were consulted. I am a beta tester for this pattern and would have appreciated being included in your informal survey.
JohnGayer