Howdy Folks,

I can't begin to express my joy of finding that there is a resurgence of interest in this style of aircraft and flying ("Ballistic" Pattern). These airplanes are sleek and clean, and an excellent example of form following function. I am not at all enthused by the current state of pattern flying, i.e. "turnaround" style. I much prefer the one maneuver per pass format. I believe this puts the emphasis on the manuver, instead of a sequence.
My first pattern airplane was a .40 Kaos, followed by a couple of Vertigo 2's, then a T-2A and a couple of Patricias (I had the good fortune to work for Bob Smith R/C Aircraft as a teeneager). Then career/family/life took its place. But now I am back, and looking forward to participation in this exciting re-birth of, IMO the greatest era of pattern. Thirty years older, hopefully a little wiser, and definitely less hair!

Best regards,
Robert Fish