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Old January 22nd 04, 05:51 PM
303pilot
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My point is I don't think it's the club that's standing in the way of people
getting started going XC.
With the Bronzes earned last season and the winter XC training going on,
this coming season will tell the tale. I think the one other thing a club
would need to do to really encourage XC in club ships would be to have a
solid single seater fleet. The club recently placed an order for another
2-place. I think buying 2 good Libelles or 3 1-34's with the same amount of
$$ would have gone a long way towards really encouraging XC.

The problem with XC flying is that it gets in your blood. If you get the
bug, and then find that the club doesn't have a ship available when you want
to go, you end up being highly motivated to find a way to buy a ship.

Brent

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"303pilot" brentUNDERSCOREsullivanATbmcDOTcom wrote
C'mon Michael, the club req's were to have a bronze badge and call on a
Thursday night to reserve the ship for a day on the weekend.

The club currently has a very active bronze badge program and an XC

training
and mentoring program.

Things sometimes change for the better.


How many non-owner pilots are now flying XC?

How many have flown their Silver distance (with or without
documentation) without buying a ship?

If you're going to claim change, show me results.

Michael



 




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