Peter, I have too been thinking about having some sort of " Advanced Flying " instructional add on to the training offered with the club. I end up realizing that I just don't have the time to jump in and get anything started. I do have ideas if you are interested. The first is that I think it would have to start with teaching proper setup before we got into flying techniques. I think I need to just man up and make time to get out there with you and Luke more often. I have a great time at the contests but would like to improve. obviously requires more practice then what I have been doing and I'm afraid another eye exam is in order first.


Remember though that out of our 400 members there are really only about 50 of so guys that care anything about competition. That's pretty typical of most clubs. Persuading guys to participate in a contest format that requires high dollar equipment and hours of practice per week is a tough sale. Taking a guy under your wing and making sure he has a good experience his first time out is a sure way to get him involved. It wasn't too long ago I was in Arvin calling Todd Bridges through his first IMAC sportsman contest. He won that weekend and now flys unlimited and freestyle in the Shootout .