Flyergirl,

the problem with videos is the same problem with flight siimulators for me...If you can see the airplane, you lose the horizon and other reference points. Much of pattern is related to properly positioning maneuvers parallel to the runway, 150 meters out and within the box and those aspects are impossible to see on a video.

Your best bet is to read the jusdges manual carefully and practice as best you can, then go to a contest and try it out while learning from the other contestants there. Come on over to SE TX and SW LA and we'll show you what pattern is all about (we'll also show you about mosquitos, and humidity)

G