FLY RC Magazine 2007 Concours d'Elegance

Concept of offering additional "Recognition" categories...

Yes, I support and would encourage additional "Recognition" categories be added for the 2008 event. It makes sense, is the right thing to do and must be done to innovative and be relevant for the future. Many of you may have seen the recent FLY RC Magazine, specifically the coverage of the large Florida, Frank Tiano designed events (he is the best of the best in promoting our hobby). FLY RC was a major sponsor because of their mission/marketing demographic. The Concours d'Elegance event was specifically designed to "fit" their format/my self proclaimed mission of the NSRCA and am confident the event can be offered as long an R/C precision aerobatic enthusiasts "lead" the event.

I like to apply the rules of creating a business to creating and executing events for our modeling activities. Typically, the small business entrepreneur (owner) who has the vision and courage to start a business should select a manager to "manage" the business going forward as soon as possible. The manager will optimize production, bring in additional individuals to execute the next phase of the business, allowing the entreprenuer to develop additional products or services to fuel future growth.

Okay, Rusty, what does this have to do with the "Concours" or the JR Future Champions Breakfast" or the "Futaba Flight Achievement Award" or the "USA F3A Team"...everything.

Each of these events need passionate individuals to step forward and begin the process of "owning" them, establishing a tradition of recognizing the qualities unique to Pattern competition...my mission. For better or for worse, the market place, each of you and your interests will determine if any or all of the events/activites are relevant by your votes in the form of participation, feedback and commitment to lead them forward.

The NSRCA, the precision aerobatic pattern special interest group is the symbolic "owner" of the events because they are "host". I look forward to sharing all of my notes, experiences and ideas with the FUTURE LEADERS of the aforementioned events...as soon as possible.

Please consider getting involved, living out of your comfort zone and become a leader of one of the listed activities, (800) 876-7741.

Proud and honored to be involved,

Rusty Dose
Volunteer
Team Futaba, Team YS Parts and Service