I know a fellow that tried the bottom two pattern classes some time ago and could never finish anywhere except dead last. So, he promoted himself to Masters class. He still didn't win anything, but you should have seen him swagger. He even fooled a lot of the guys in the club into thinking he was truly a Masters class worthy pilot. I used to stand back and smile, not saying a thing. I figured his ego needed the boost.

I'd like to see it set up where you couldn't self promote yourself to a higher class. You would have to work your way up through the ranks, points and placement wise. But, it's just a hobby...

Ed Cregger