Well, there seems to be quite a bit of discussion about whether we should let non-US citizens fly on the US teams.

Let me give you a little background on myself first to clarify my reasoning. Ive been flying for a long time used to fly lots of nitro, I now fly mostly electric 3D foam airplanes. Call me a "parkflyer" if you like. I enjoy going to and watching pattern contests, and any type of modeling competition. My dad was a pattern flyer from yesteryear days of Ron Chidgey, Phil Kraft, and others.. He had the opportunity to fly on the German team in the finals. He was not a German citizen. He turned it down. I enjoy watching every competition I can get to go watch. Id even like to compete.

Ive watched all the top flyers including Chip Hyde, Quique, Tony, and many others. Everyone has a favorite pilot...kinda like every Nascar fan has a favorite driver. I really like watching Quique fly. He's my favorite pilot, I get a kick out of watching the smooooooth finesse he exhibits with an airplane. I'd like to see him go on the US team and take victory from the French.


That being said. I dont know Quique's status or his personal background. I dont know if he's a US citizen or not. To be quite honest, its none of my business. I do however have a personal interest in how my country represents itself. The Olympics have allowed competitors to country-hop. Honestly...its a disgrace. It disgusts me to see an American citizen competing in the Olympics for another countries honor.

In my humble opinion. There should be NO non-US citizens competing on the US team.

The World Championships are bigger than any one pilot. They are bigger than any pilots ego or flying style. It's is a competition for NATIONAL pride, recognition, and honor. The members of each nation's team should go there NOT for their personal ego's, but to represent their country in a world event.

THATS WHAT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE FOR!

Well, that pretty much sums it up for me.