Steve makes some really good points here.
We were already traveling on weekends 100's of miles just to go fly with
others, the LSF tasks didn't start us off on that.
We didn't get our contest task points at home because we have a big club,
we had to go on the road for those points because the pilots within our
club are so strong and there are a layer of guys on top that are very
difficult to beat.
All hobbies can be expensive, but perhaps the largest expense in this day
and age is the time to spend with them.
Well written Steve.
At 09:12 AM 9/7/2006, S Meyer wrote:
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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