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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sometimes it just happens that way. No fault on
anyones part, it just works out that each prospective pilot has other
obligations. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>That is why I advocate dropping back to less
expense on trophies. If the turn out is small, the club does not get hurt. That
also allows the entry to be lower which just might attract a larger local
group.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, in opposition to the majority of NSRCA
members, I think the schedules should be announced a year in advance and changed
annually. The lower class flyers get pretty bored trying to execute the same set
of maneuvers years on end. It is a lot like a musician practicing the scales all
the time. The upper class flyers have decided that the frequent change is "not
best for learning". That may be correct, but if it is not fun, how are you going
to sell it?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Netting it out, I would try to tailor the Pattern
event to focus on the prospective clients rather than imitate what is done in
some distant environment. If you advertise it, you can deviate from the rule
book.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>John Ferrell <BR>6241 Phillippi Rd<BR>Julian NC 27283<BR>Phone:
(336)685-9606 <BR><A
href="mailto:johnferrell@earthlink.net">johnferrell@earthlink.net</A><BR>Dixie
Competition Products<BR>NSRCA 479 AMA 4190 W8CCW<BR>"My Competition is Not
My Enemy"<BR></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=clay1@grapevine.net href="mailto:clay1@grapevine.net">Clay
Schmidt</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 23, 2003 9:41 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> It was lonely out here</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My name is Clay Schmidt and I am the President of
the Model Association of Central Kansas. MACK is a small club dead center
in the middle of Kansas. Our membership is spread over a 50 mile area
centered over the Great Bend and Larned area.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This last weekend, June 21st and 22nd MACK
hosted a pattern contest. We ended up with seven contestants and two of
those contestants are club members. As you can imagine we are very
disappointed in the turn out and I was hoping that some of you that fly
pattern, and would possibly come to Central Kansas, would indulge us with
a little information or suggestions so we can increase the participation in
our contest. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've listened to a lot of speculation, and "how
comes" but I would like to hear directly from anyone why our event for
the most part was not on the "Contest Trail." Is it because you didn't
know about it? Is the date bad,,too close to other contests or in
conflict with other contests?, You don't want to come to Central
Kansas ( Rural)? Traditionally too windy? Poorly run? What
ever the reason I'd like to know.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for listening and for your time.
Anyone with input can email me directly at <A
href="mailto:clay1@grapevine.net">clay1@grapevine.net</A>. Again, we
really want to host a premier event and your input could very well help us do
that.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Clay</FONT></DIV>
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