RE: CL Stunt and Pattern (similiar yet different)
Like I said, Chip ... I am just tickled that you see how much fun some of us have been having all the while.
You know, that piped Stunt setup was invented by Rich Tower and yours truly as the result of a happy accident while developing a quiet setup for the '86 Pattern season.
Many Nationals and a handful of Worlds were won with it.
The mutation of E-Pattern technology into Stunt, with a transfusion from the E-helicopter 3-D guys of the RPM governor, has been a blast too.
Cross pollination between the branches of the hobby is good for everybody.
You're right, learning on wet power will teach some good technical and flying skills. I just like being able to fly in the park without being chased away.
Back in the late eighties, Ivan and I were toying around with the idea of starting up a provisional event at the NATs : "Stunt for Pattern Guys". Shame it never got off the ground ...
Come lurk on Stunthangar.com! Better yet, register.
take care,
Dean