What is lost to me in most treads like this is pattern flying. IE loops, roles, straight lines, up and down lines, the essence of what is pattern. Equipment is not relavent so to speak neither are planes(most are of personnel choice) At the BPA contest in HSV. last year there were a mix of "SPA" and "BPA" planes and equipment. In my opinion all were on equel footing. O.S. 91 12x12 prop can turn 9k plus O.S. Hanno .61 12x12 prop 9kplus.(Same power) different dilevery! It really is about personnel choice thats all. In front of a set of judges its all about radiuses and lines and centering. The SPA is solid on there rules for the time being and I see no need for them to change(IT WORKS AS IS). If you want the pipe and retracts, BPA will grow give it time.


Duane coming back to HSV in AUG. if so bring the KING!!!! and a few more SPA guys everybody loves a big gathering.



gary