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Old 09-07-2010 | 12:40 PM
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Default RE: Mid Air...need advise

ORIGINAL: HighPlains

What is ''flying the pattern''?

If it is what it sounds like, (racetrack path around the field), I can't conceive of anything more boring.
Certainly it's not as interesting as a mid-air.

No one says you have to spend the whole flight doing laps. Just have the sense and courtesy to let the other pilots know of your intentions; especially if you are going to do a high-alpha in the middle of the runway.

It's a real crowd pleaser when two 100" P-51 jockeys do opposing high speed low passes. Even if they don't meet the fireworks afterwards are lively. Even better is when one meets a 30% Extra "speed-bump" doing an uncalled torque roll.

Communicate. With or without a spotter.