Back in the day we had a tough group in Chicago. It sure was a good time. The SPA is pretty cool but to be honest I'm pretty involved with 2 meter stuff right now. I'm still going to join the SPA with the hope of seeing it expand into the midwest someday.
Here's a picture of my pattern plane. I don't think it qualifies! Mike
Opps I should have mentioned that I lost this plane a little while ago but I have another one coming.