I started traveling to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky to attend
contests. First it was because that was where the HL contests were
at. Now mainly TD contests. It was not just for the LSF points, I
met some great guys along the way, learned a lot from all the
different people, and had a lot of fun as well. I could move closer
to theses areas but I choose to live where I am.
The current LSF system is designed for the pilot who wants interact
with other pilots, teach and learn at the same time.
As far as getting a Level V win from a SOAR club contest. Fat
chance, I have resided that I will have to attend smaller contests in
far places. Away from guys like, Rich Burnoski, Karl Miller, Jim
McCarthy, Tom Kallevang, Jim Bacus, and more. And now the upcoming
novice of the group Pat Crosby, watch out he's a good stick.
So be careful what you wish for.
To attain Level 5 requires dedication, commitment, and yes,
money. There is no hobby out there if you want to be good you have
to spend money. From Gardening to Cycling, they all have an
expensive side to them. And they all take what few of us have... time.
Steve Meyer
LSF IV
At 08:02 AM 9/7/2006, Pat McCleave wrote:
Steven,
Once again you are missing the point, it is not so much about
changing the current system as it is about adding a separate system
to the fold for those pilots who do not choose or do not have the
means to travel to the big contests in order to complete the list of
tasks. Funny thing is, almost all of those that are so apposed to
any change just happen to be fortunate enough to be involved with
clubs that have regular monthly contests 20 or more pilots. Maybe
if the shoe were on the other foot and you guys had to travel
hundreds of miles and spend hundreds of dollars everytime you wanted
to attend a contest with 20 or more people, you might see it another
way. If I were a new guy just starting out and did not already know
several of the people on here, I would get the feeling that most of
you guys were a pretty elitist group and could care less about new
pilots joining the group. I know this is not the case, because like
I said, I know most of you know differently but a new guy just
signing up on the list would not know that. Perception plays a very
big role in things. We really need to keep that in mind.
See Ya,
Pat
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