hmmm....

Because then all the guys that have the F3A pattern finely tuned and memorized will come over and dominate the event. The idea is to have a pattern that levels the playing field. So the younger 3D flyers can compete too without being thrashed and dashed by the "old timers" that have been flying that pattern for years.

By mixing some 3D type maneuvers with existing pattern stuff, its going to really level the field. The sport3D pilots will have to learn to fly pattern maneuvers and do so smoothly, and the pattern flyers will have to learn how to hover.

My whole purpose for this is to get the parkflyer/electric group into some AMA sanctioned competition, instead of invitational only meets. This serves two purposes. One, it will get the parkflyer/electric folks to want to join the AMA to compete in these events. Two, it will start what may end up being the only non-invitational competition the electric flyers have.

Ive been flying electrics here for 3-4 months. I havent seen or heard about one single indoor competition locally. The closest one lately was Memphis TN, and I think it was invitation only. That really ticks me off. Fun-flys are fun, but I want to get all my buddies, and go out and have a little friendly competition without having to get a invitation to a meet, or be one of the good ol boy's...or even be a master's class pilot.

It just seems that the current AMA has everything set-up so that only the rich or well-known pilots get to compete. Us po' little weekend flyers want a piece of that action too. Competition should not be reserved for the rich and famous.

The current AMA has done little to none for the parkflyers and electric fliers. We've been put on the back burner while they are busy writing rules to keep the slimer flyers from killing themselves, and changing the fees to pay for that ediface in Muncie. So maybe we will just have to do it for ourselves.