<DIV> Gene I like your attitude towards things. You have to make the best of what you have. Bottom line is that it's supposed to be recreation not a job. Too many judge their fun by how they perform. Mike<BR><BR><B><I>Gene Maurice <gene.maurice@comcast.net></I></B> wrote:
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ed,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I’m like you, fly once a week, if I’m lucky. Three to five flights, 2 rounds per flight on some, 1 round and specific maneuvers on others. I fly something that resembles Masters, come in at the bottom of the pack at all contests. Dist 6 has some pretty good Masters folks too. I’m not sure I’ll ever get a chance to practice more, job, family, blah, blah, blah. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I still enjoy the hell out of this hobby. Maybe that’s the trick, view it as a hobby, have fun, enjoy the great fraternity. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: navy">gene.maurice@comcast.net<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> discussion-request@nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org] <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Ed Miller<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Wednesday, April 28, 2004 7:12 PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Practice Regiment</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ok, the list is far too quiet so it's time to stir the pot....actually I'm looking for advice. Although practice makes perfect, he who burns the most fuel wins...etc, realistically what you all of you do to get the most from your practice sessions ??? Especially those that have a 24/7 lives and are at times lucky to get to the field once a week ?? My personal situation the last few years is unfortunately fly very little, get to the contest a day early, get a few flights in ( complete sequence in both directions ) and then do my best during competition. Got lucky and did well up through Advanced but that sure isn't going to cut it in Masters, especially in District 1. I was toying with breaking the sequence up in half or thirds to practice or ?? I'm listening...Ed M.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><p>
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