ORIGINAL: TonyF

Here's just another proof that very little of a positive nature gets accomplished with discussion lists or email. People just react much more negatively on the internet. There's still nothing better then phone calls or face-to face discussions.

I believe this decision will adversely effect the growth of SPA in the long term. But then there really has not been much growth outside of the Southeast USA.

I am beginning to think there is an opening for an entirely new pattern class. Not necessarily just vintage models, but back to the old ''one-maneuver-per-pass'' style of flying. Keep the models low-key and the size of the .60 powered models we flew before all the growth with larger engines started. And if you fly vintage, keep the models true to the original outline!