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<DIV>In a message dated 1/13/2005 1:01:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, divesplat@yahoo.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think a better forum for the newcomer to get feedback on his flying would be to have pattern seminars </FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Andre'</FONT> </FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<DIV>Yes, that is Exactly what is needed Andre. Judges help at contest helps a bit. I am not sure how I feel about help in the middle of an event. Judges can write a quick note if need be</DIV>
<DIV>Feedback in the middle of events is not always the best for you or the judge.</DIV>
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<DIV> Pattern seminars as many as we can have. Goal would be to promote pattern train recruit new members. Feedback on flying skills.</DIV>
<DIV> The recent seminars Frank G held in our district helped. We need more volunteers. We need clubs to hold seminars starting out at club meetings. Invite a pattern group to your club meeting. Go over planes, beginner sequence, callers etc. IF you cant use there field GO to the meeting. We have senior pattern also. Lots of ideas we can use. I still see an interest in pattern that many claim is not there anymore. The access to pattern is not there.</DIV>
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<DIV>Higher classes We need to keep the focus as a group. REVIEW - within the higher groups. Have more time for discussion with some of the problems discussed on the list.</DIV>
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<DIV> Then hold a seminar for ALL pilots in ALL classes. Working out questions and judging problems on the complicated figures (controversy)</DIV>
<DIV>Nice to see the discussions and problem solving on the list but this info has to reach all our pilots.</DIV>
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<DIV> We should take a year or two and focus on training NEW pilots. At the same time work within the higher classes with spins snaps and several other figures. Review the rules and changes. We have the higher class pilots training the beginner(our new judges) so we all have to be on the same page. </DIV>
<DIV>Train Help Review sequence.</DIV>
<DIV>Perhaps make a pattern represenative for each ama club.To plan a pattern day. Set up trained pilots from other clubs if need be.</DIV>
<DIV>train scribes for days events. (could become future pattern pilots. Hold a non contest pattern day early in the year at the field.</DIV>
<DIV> We did this type of promotion in IMAC and it worked. Thats all pattern needs at this time is commitment from each of us flying pattern. ( I fly and enjoy both types of flying) </DIV>
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<DIV>As a larger group flying pattern we all benefit. More help with finding flying fields with volunteers with imput that will improve our sport in general. Dean P was the first in our area to reach out and start this type of program. He trained and helped so many in our area. Dean led the way. </DIV>
<DIV>One or two years of FOCUS on promotion and training. We will then have more pilots to review and help at our flying fields We have been trying this for awhile but now its time for everyone to make a difference.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks to all who helped me learn. First thing I learned.. Use a neck strap. Use your thumbs.Fly graceful and smooth ALL the time. </DIV>
<DIV> This is not THE only way but it was the way I learned from some of the best. Hints from the beginning can help a lot </DIV>
<DIV>See you at the events AFTER I practice.</DIV>
<DIV>Marguerite</DIV>
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