Hello Dreadnaut!

Yes, I was just writing Blikseme that I am 11 hours from Tucson, and maybe 13 from Phoenix? ( In central Sinaloa as you said) I agree with you it is worth traveling to Tucson or Phoenix for being in a sanctioned contest. Just this last month (october) the 2006 Tucson Shootout took place, didn´t it ?, tough I wanted to know the starting basics of pattern flying, now it is clear to me I should at least visit for now, as some of you have recommended, some sanctioned contests. The only thing is I want to get involved in F3A, not exactly IMAC, but as a learning and introductory experience I am sure it is very valuable.

Thank you very much for your suggestion Dreadnut.

Thank again all of you guys and again, I invite you to post some other helping ideas of How to Master a Pattern Routine

Greetings,

Luis E