Tony,
I think it is possible that any of us could explain the issues in a manner that might be slanted....consciously or not. And our friends might immediately provide support, or play devil's advocate. And how many people we've had conversations with that agree with us, you are right, it doesn't prove anything per se, other than illustrate human nature. There have been several people advocating/reminding that feedback to their RCACB member is the official place for feedback (and I know of at least 2 people that have done that <G>), and hopefully this thread will increase feedback to the RCACB - and of course there are some of the RCACB reading this thread.
It is a long thread, with lots of questions and answers.
You stated the cost of electric will go up if the rules are not changed (correct me if I am not stating this accurately). I would like to hear why you believe this? Seems to me since 2003, electric has gotten cheaper every year and there have been no rules changes. Seems to me electric will continue to mature and continue to get cheaper under the current rules.
Regards,
Dave Lockhart
BTW - Scott - yes, there is an annual Canadian NATs, and I believe it is usually late summer, and moves around each year to different parts of Canada, and I believe it is generally a 2 or 3 day event.
ORIGINAL: TonyF
Scott,
Chad Northeast.
Pete,
I'm sure if you talk to a friend of yours not involved at all in pattern competition about the issue, you will get complete agreement. That's what friends do! But let's face it, I'm sure the explanation of the issues to him might be a bit slanted? Don't you think? Maybe? I know that I can relay conversations I have had with many who totally agree with my proposal. From both those who compete in pattern and those that don't. Does that prove anything?
If you read through the thread, I have, in my opinion, answered every objection to my proposal raised here. To respond to the latest would be just repeating what I have already posted. Honestly, I think if we were all in a big room talking about this it would get worked out a lot easier. I have yet to see a single issue worked out by internet threads and email lists. That is why I hope my proposal will at least make the Initial Vote cut by the Contest Board. So we can have some time to talk about it at the flying field.