An FAI pilot might give me a problem, but not a 3D flyer unless he has pattern experience. 3D pilots are used to flying ultra light, way overpowered models. As a consequence, they would snaproll and crash a classic pattern model in a hurry. They are not superior pilots. They are different kinds of pilots. As you have noted before (I think it was you), classic pattern looks really simple until you try to string it all together using minimum wing area and minimum thrust. Then it becomes a matter of true skill.

I'm not knocking 3D pilots at all, but it would be like expecting a motorcross driver to suddenly compete in a Gran Prix bus racing event. The skills simply wouldn't translate.


Ed Cregger