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In a message dated 6/12/03 9:49:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, juhler@bellsouth.net writes:<BR>
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As a newbie this type of discussion is very discouraging. I've been flying since 1978, sport type flying with no real direction. I got into pattern so I can add purpose to my flying, and so I can learn. I thought the whole reason for flying pattern was to compete against pilots. I also thought the AMA made rules so people would know what they are getting into when they go to a contest. Now I understand that certain fields/hosting clubs may have rules that a person would need to adhere to while flying in a contest at that location. However, the basic contest rules should be the same from event to event. As a rookie pattern pilot I have enough to worry about with the schedules and learning to compete in front of people. I'd hate to think I need to lump in different rules for different contests. I'd also hate to think that I could get downgraded cause of a caller error. In these times of low pattern attendance I would think we would want to make things more uniform and easier on the pilots, not more difficult and random.<BR>
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Just the thoughts of a newbie pattern pilot with one contest under his belt.<BR>
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Jon Uhler<BR>
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