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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">But is that not what the SPA is already? Right now in Texas it is difficult to get 6 rounds in the day and a half that we fly. Adding 6 more contestants in one or any of the existing classes really will not impact the ability to get 6 rounds. Operating a totally new class will. Does the SPA not hold contests? I am unaware of what the SPA is doing as I have not been exposed to it in this area. What does 402 have in it that these planes cannot do? Are we talking about flying or are we talking about winning?</font>
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<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">Gray</font>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> One problem that exists in AMA pattern is the high expense of being competitive. I don't know how many times I hear, it is too expensive. I could take a Kaos and fly the advanced pattern, but I wouldn't be part of the crowd. The idea we are talking about is taking a cheaper route and being competitive. It just so happens that the past lends itself to this idea very well. The planes are still plentiful and they are cheap enough. The bottom line is, the competition and fun is the same. The first AMA contest I attended I flew the SPA Daddy Rabbit designed by Jim Whitely. I progressed to a T2A Mk IV.</font>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">I think all we are saying is, get people interested the easiest way and the rest is a piece of cake.</font>
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Gray Fowler<br>
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