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<DIV>In a message dated 11/24/2003 10:58:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, troy_newman@msn.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sorry guys I'll just stay quiet....Seems I get less grief that way.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Troy</DIV>
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<DIV>Please don't let what is surely a small misunderstanding lead you to be anything other than the Troy Newman we all love. Your candor and honest opinions are second only to your enthusiasm and hard work. You are one hard core pattern flyer!<BR></DIV>
<DIV>While there are those that would make advancement to FAI mandatory if it were up to them, I really don't believe you feel that way. However, you did pen the following statement :</DIV>
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<DIV>An AMA pattern class that is designed as a<BR>destination class is just that....a destination...and once you reach your<BR>destination the Journey is no longer endured! Some will play for a while but<BR>they reached their destination and fall off the map...We loose these pilots<BR>because we expect less from them!<BR><BR>Others are happy as stationary pilots. The problem is now we have to change<BR>the rules every 2-3 years to keep your interest. I say move up and play in<BR>the big sand box!</DIV>
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<DIV>That can very easily be taken out of context to mean you favor forced advancement. </DIV>
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<DIV>Through your actions and your words, you have probably helped more flyers than anyone else in pattern. You certainly have given me some timely advice in the past and I feel I will need some more in the future.</DIV>
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<DIV>One thing I won't tolerate is a "silent" Troy Newman !<BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>