Thank you , thank you, thank you (Zig Ziglar, begins every presentation with this and IS sincere!)

I appreciate the kind words, they completely help me forget the not so kind comments. Thank you.

Time frame?

Short answer- Soon.

The long answer- It is all about the "mission". The "Classic Pattern-Trader" began as an RCU thread called "Treasures sought, treasures found..." and removed by RCU due to a variety of RCU "code of ethics" violations. I disagreed, logically and socratically discussed my points and benefits to the RCU guest and member's...thread removed. Ok...the interest was and is actually pretty amazing!

The "Classic Pattern-Trader" was born to discuss the people, pilots, planes and accesories from the golden age of R/C precision aerobatics, 1968 - 1985. The idea was to take my list of stuff I wanted to buy, add "price discovery"information that I had collected and observed and share access to people who had stuff that I didn't want/need. A couple sheets of paper, collect an e-mail list and send them out blind carbon copy. Easily done.

Ok, so that seemed great for about a day and a half. Then I thought about it. The real value in any word of mouth process is that the word is actually shared with more mouths. The problem is that mouths don't want stale or out of date stuff so I decided that the (CP-T) needed to make the content more timeless and therefore more desireable to receive and therefore easier to share.

Now we are getting somewhere...I have a reason to call person XYZ and ask them questions and involve my pal PDQ or LMN to contribute something I think is interesting. Issue number one was created (some of you thought it would never get done!) and I sent them out. Crazy thing happened, you guys liked it and shared, and then they shared and then they shared so now it is actually a meaningful collection of MANY interested parties.

"Classic Alerts" was developed to share cool stuff that was available via "internet auction site" or private seller...it works. I have used it minimally...they work.

As of now, I have a very clear idea of what "I" would like to share in the (CP-T) and prefer things to be logical and in a tidy order so a step back for the greater good is the new "mission" rather than simply meet a publishing deadline. The 100% non-commercial aspects of the (CP-T) allow this flexibility. The content for better or for worse is 100% of interest to me and may NOT be of interest to you.

Current Mission:

1. An interview with a relevant "Classic Pattern" personality.

2. Information on "flying with precision" including set-up, flight trim and practice.

3. Detailed, reviews of airplanes in a logical progression with a "bench mark". The reference is the well known and accepted "Intruder" by World Models. The (CP-T) will compare all reviews vs. the "CP-T Intruder". Beyond "...the throttle was advanced slowly and a little right rudder was used to keep the model tracking straight...no trim was needed...it flew off the board..." NO WAY!!! The REAL story with detail.

4. Models to be reviewed: World Models Intruder, MK Champion, Calypso, Dirty Birdy, Blue Angel, Deception, Super LFX II, Komet, Sequel, TOC Akromaster and TOC Dalotel. Yep, these are my models that have either been flown, ready to fly waiting weather or in process to be just about RTF.

5. Promote longer term goal of creating an additional classic pattern event called "Classic TOC". Classic TOC is simply an event that models flown at the 1978 or 1980 TOC, same rules and same maneuver schedules have an event to compete. I believe this is a Pattern/IMAC cross-over event with modestly inexpensive models and complexity about the level of intermediate IMAC.

7. Price discovery information about kits, engines and accessories.

8. NO ADVERTISING. NO COST. FREE Yes, I am a fully disclosed Team Futaba/YS pilot.

9. Have fun!

If you have wish to contribute something...if it is not promotional in nature, is interesting...send it to me or better yet call. I am easy to reach at my desk at JP Morgan in Chicago. I typically answer my own phone or a very polite member of my team (they know I have a casual interest in model airplanes) will ask you to hold or get your number...(312) 580-6838. My hours are about 6:30 - 5:00 M-F.

Crazy about classic pattern,

Rusty Dose
Team Futaba