Originally posted by ilikeplanes
I'm going to try some real IMAC competition this year............. I'm going to do it to improve my flying skills and have some fun.
I think you've hit the nailed squarely on the head!!!! If guys would think in terms of improving one's OWN flying skills, then IMAC can be viewed as providing a reason to practice, a place to have fun, another venue for learning, and IMAC provides a yardstick to measure one's progress. Kinda like joining Weight Watchers. Here's a program that sets attainable goals, provides a program to reach those goals, have fun with others with the same goals, and provides a yardstick to measure progress, provides encouragement and recognition if you do well, and offers assistance and encouragement if you don't. My focus is on how much weight *I* lose, and my progress is measured with *MY* weight loss record from the last meeting. If you lost more weight than me, I'm happy for you, and I realize that I can't sneak that pizza and donut!
However, I see no harm in discussing ways in which a larger group of potential participants can be encouraged. Last time I checked, encouraging participation is a good thing. At least it always has been in my club.
I hope it's understood that my posts aren't meant to be mean spirited, because I really think we have the same goals (increased participation). I really feel that a promotion based on learning to fly better would go far in acchieving those goals. After all, now I can focus more on MY plane rather than worrying about YOUR plane.