ORIGINAL: Nathan King
ORIGINAL: eness76-RCU
ORIGINAL: Nathan King
What I want to know is why all the expectations of animosity between the groups (BPA + SPA)? [
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We both like to fly old designs, so let's get out there and DO IT! [>:]
Nathan, most including myself will wholeheartedly agree with you. Enjoying some classic designs in competition is what it's all about. But clearly there is animosity from some. There are a few undeniable facts about human nature, one being, people don't like being told what to do. The SPA has been an established entity for some time, and as such, it has operated under a framework of rules established by it's members and it's board of directors. If you want to compete in an SPA contest, you have to operate under its rules. Many classic pattern fans like slightly newer designs or just in general some designs that aren't legal under the SPA's current rules. I don't understand the thinking that makes a person mad about this. This would be like showing up to an AMA event with a large IMAC plane. They would tell you they operate under a 2meter and 11lb rule, and you need to fly something that fits that. There is no reaon to be angry about it or harbor animosity toward one group or another. If your likes fit within the SPA's framework, fly SPA, if they fall under BPA's framework, fly BPA, but don't cast dispersions on either group for it.
Maybe I was misunderstood. Who's telling SPA guys what to do? I don't expect to barge into an SPA event with my Atlanta (talk about rude). If I go to their event I play by their rules, that's a given and frankly the only respectful thing to do. The SPA has a right to do what they want, and I don't mind. My point is that when we have a "BPA" event nothing is stopping everybody from getting together, flying, and having a great time. There shouldn't be any hard feelings at such events. I respect the SPA guys, and I hope they do likewise. There's really not much separation here gentleman!
Nathan, you've misunderstood what I was saying. Nobody is telling SPA what to do, in saying "people don't like being told what to do" I was referring to some taking issue with SPA's rule set concerning years and equipment (pipes, retracts. etc). Most if not all of the animosity I've witnessed on this forum and in this thread clearly revolves around these issues.