ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder
ORIGINAL: 50%plane
the AMA desperately needs everything represented in this thread to go away. People arguing over stupid points is what drives folks away. Also, old people who can't change are destroying the potential growth. Since the AMA doesn't want to pay enough for some young blood in Muncie, they're effectively keeping themselves in the dark.
50%,
Just because I have gotten older, doesn't mean I've forgotten how. Young blood, while well intended, often doesn't have a clue as to how to go about effecting change. You can call it lack of experience, or lack of patience, or lack of knowledge. Some day, you will understand.
Bill, AMA 4720
Excellent point Stick! That is the attitude of the majority of the AMA. This attitude is exactly what is keeping people away from the AMA. Folks who think that they're smarter don't have any room for new ideas or, for that matter, any reason to do it differently. Because something didn't work 20 years ago doesn't mean it won't work today. Times change. Remember back when all the powerful aerobats ran a weedwacker on glow? Remember when it would suddenly start to run backwards? Guess what, we've fixed that!
Case in point, 3D flight. How many old geezers do you see at a flying field bashing the younger pilots who are skilled enough to maneuver their plane in a way that defies all principals of flight? These same folks, who for that matter can't seem to fly worth a darn and end up crashing in the pits, like to say things like: "real planes don't fly like that."
Guess what? RC pilots are leading the way. Full scale planes are now becoming 3D capable. The new Turbine Tucan is designed with QQ's aircraft to be a fully 3D capable aircraft. What do these AMA leaders think about that? "It's only a fad. Soon they'll be back to flying the way their supposed to."
Bull crap! What if someone told that to the Wright Brothers and they went along with it???
I rest my case.
In closing, I would like to extend my gratitude to the older generations for all they've done and continue to do. I do not intend to be offensive, nor an *****. However, this is the root of the problem, IMO. The bickering that goes on and on only furthers the distance between reality and nostalgia. We need to work together to further benefit those who would like to enjoy this hobby as much as we do. However, it takes two to play. I do as much on my local level as I possibly can. I sincerely hope you do the same.
Have a great evening.
Christopher A. Todd