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kpstewart · 12-19-2007, 04:38 PM

Hey guys, I've decided to try my hand at pattern. I'm a big IMAC guy and flew in the Advanced class and I would like to know what class I should start at. I was also wondering which plane you guys favor the most, and where to get the patterns, and contest information.
thanks for all the help.

toddblose · 12-19-2007, 06:02 PM

Welcome to the world of Pattern. Since you have flown IMAC I would say start in Intermediate and go from there. as far as planes take your pick the focus is a good starter plane and can take you through advanced with no problem. NC was a big pattern place at one time and still have some great contest. Let me know if you have any other questions and I will do what I can to help out.

kpstewart · 12-19-2007, 09:18 PM

Todd,
Thanks alot for the help man, I really appreciate it, me and a few other IMAC buddies are going to do it and I know through talking with Andrew J. and all the feedback of pattern, that it makes you a much better pilot, so Im really looking forward to it. By the way man where are you from maybe we can meet up for a few contest,
thanks again for all your info and help, and Ill def. get up with you u if I have anymore questions

toddblose · 12-19-2007, 11:11 PM

No problem, I am in Waco Tx. so looks like the only time I would see you would be at the Nats.

Mike Hester · 12-20-2007, 12:22 PM

Hey Kyle,

As Todd stated the Focus is hard to beat as an entry level pattern plane. From there, ask questions, do your research and go from there.

NC is growing fast again. I know there are some very active pattern pilots in Winston; not sure about Fayetteville. Download the schedule and start practicing. Check the NSRCA site and the NSRCA D2 site and pick your first contest...and go. From there, the chips will fall into place.

I agree, start in intermediate. Begin working on centering and box management and keeping the lines parallel at about 150-160 meters. Just do that and you'll have a nice head start!

-Mike

Mike Hester · 12-20-2007, 12:23 PM

Oops...check www.nsrca.org for the schedules manuevers etc.

-Mike

kpstewart · 12-20-2007, 04:34 PM

Hey Guys,
Thanks alot for all the help and feedback, its greatly appreciated. I do hope to see you guys at the NATS as well, its going to be alot of fun and im really looking forward to it.

Thanks again for all the help!

kpstewart · 12-20-2007, 06:15 PM

I cant find the 2008 aresti for Intermediate on the website, maybe im just no good with a computer or just blind but i cant find it, maybe its not even out, but let me know cuz i got to start practicing.

thanks agian,

**Boulder** · 12-20-2007, 06:31 PM

Here's where you'll find the schedule.

In Pattern we only change the schedule every two years, not every year like IMAC, so the '07 runs through '09.

http://www.nsrca.org/scheduleA.htm

Here's where you can find the Aresti drawings for the current Pattern schedules, thanks to Troy Newman.

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...s-pattern.html

kpstewart · 12-20-2007, 09:21 PM

Hey thanks man, im learning, so does the aresti stay the same as does the schedule?

thanks alot,

**Boulder** · 12-20-2007, 09:30 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by kpstewart
	Hey thanks man, im learning, so does the aresti stay the same as does the schedule? thanks alot,

Yes, the Aresti is the diagram of the schedule, both are descriptions of the current maneuvers.

12-19-2007, 04:38 PM	#1
kpstewart Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Age: 23 Posts: 45	New to pattern Hey guys, I've decided to try my hand at pattern. I'm a big IMAC guy and flew in the Advanced class and I would like to know what class I should start at. I was also wondering which plane you guys favor the most, and where to get the patterns, and contest information. thanks for all the help. __________________ Team Flightpower litllower next time! kyle

12-19-2007, 06:02 PM	#2
toddblose Don't Break Rule # 1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Waco, Texas USA Age: 48 Posts: 167	Re: New to pattern Welcome to the world of Pattern. Since you have flown IMAC I would say start in Intermediate and go from there. as far as planes take your pick the focus is a good starter plane and can take you through advanced with no problem. NC was a big pattern place at one time and still have some great contest. Let me know if you have any other questions and I will do what I can to help out. __________________ Todd Blose 254-744-9218 *Sales Rep.* *http://toddblose.homestead.com* www.wacohobbystop.com www.bp-rc.com Team Futaba, FlightPower, Neu Motors, Castle Creations, CA Models, Hobbico, **Power Master, Hyde Mounts,Model Glasses**

12-19-2007, 09:18 PM	#3
kpstewart Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Age: 23 Posts: 45	Re: New to pattern Todd, Thanks alot for the help man, I really appreciate it, me and a few other IMAC buddies are going to do it and I know through talking with Andrew J. and all the feedback of pattern, that it makes you a much better pilot, so Im really looking forward to it. By the way man where are you from maybe we can meet up for a few contest, thanks again for all your info and help, and Ill def. get up with you u if I have anymore questions __________________ Team Flightpower litllower next time! kyle

12-19-2007, 11:11 PM	#4
toddblose Don't Break Rule # 1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Waco, Texas USA Age: 48 Posts: 167	Re: New to pattern No problem, I am in Waco Tx. so looks like the only time I would see you would be at the Nats. __________________ Todd Blose 254-744-9218 *Sales Rep.* *http://toddblose.homestead.com* www.wacohobbystop.com www.bp-rc.com Team Futaba, FlightPower, Neu Motors, Castle Creations, CA Models, Hobbico, **Power Master, Hyde Mounts,Model Glasses**

12-20-2007, 12:22 PM	#5
Mike Hester The Dragon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Georgia USA Posts: 47	Re: New to pattern Hey Kyle, As Todd stated the Focus is hard to beat as an entry level pattern plane. From there, ask questions, do your research and go from there. NC is growing fast again. I know there are some very active pattern pilots in Winston; not sure about Fayetteville. Download the schedule and start practicing. Check the NSRCA site and the NSRCA D2 site and pick your first contest...and go. From there, the chips will fall into place. I agree, start in intermediate. Begin working on centering and box management and keeping the lines parallel at about 150-160 meters. Just do that and you'll have a nice head start! -Mike __________________ Owner, Custom Airframes of America http://www.customairframes.com Teams/sponsors: Team Black Magic,YS Parts and Services Morgan Fuels, Mercury Adhesives Vampower Pro ,Dragonfire Customs Hyde Custom Soft Mounts

12-20-2007, 12:23 PM	#6
Mike Hester The Dragon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Georgia USA Posts: 47	Re: New to pattern Oops...check www.nsrca.org for the schedules manuevers etc. -Mike __________________ Owner, Custom Airframes of America http://www.customairframes.com Teams/sponsors: Team Black Magic,YS Parts and Services Morgan Fuels, Mercury Adhesives Vampower Pro ,Dragonfire Customs Hyde Custom Soft Mounts

12-20-2007, 04:34 PM	#7
kpstewart Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Age: 23 Posts: 45	Re: New to pattern Hey Guys, Thanks alot for all the help and feedback, its greatly appreciated. I do hope to see you guys at the NATS as well, its going to be alot of fun and im really looking forward to it. Thanks again for all the help! __________________ Team Flightpower litllower next time! kyle

12-20-2007, 06:15 PM	#8
kpstewart Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Age: 23 Posts: 45	Re: New to pattern I cant find the 2008 aresti for Intermediate on the website, maybe im just no good with a computer or just blind but i cant find it, maybe its not even out, but let me know cuz i got to start practicing. thanks agian, __________________ Team Flightpower litllower next time! kyle

12-20-2007, 06:31 PM	#9
Boulder It's official, thanks Verne... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cleveland, TX Age: 52 Posts: 11,088 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: New to pattern Here's where you'll find the schedule. In Pattern we only change the schedule every two years, not every year like IMAC, so the '07 runs through '09. http://www.nsrca.org/scheduleA.htm Here's where you can find the Aresti drawings for the current Pattern schedules, thanks to Troy Newman. http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...s-pattern.html __________________ Ken Thompson Fellowship of Christian Modelers http://www.fcmodelers.com Last edited by Boulder; 12-20-2007 at 09:32 PM. Reason: miss print

12-20-2007, 09:21 PM	#10
kpstewart Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Age: 23 Posts: 45	Re: New to pattern Hey thanks man, im learning, so does the aresti stay the same as does the schedule? thanks alot, __________________ Team Flightpower litllower next time! kyle

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