"How to have a Pattern Contest"

Contests are the "life blood" of the NSRCA. Without them, interest in competition aerobatics will diminish and we will lose the contests that we already have. So this is being written to encourage any of our members to conduct a local Pattern contest. It is our purpose to anticipate your problems and questions, and supply answers. Don't let the lack of experience stop you. Before you start, it is recommended that you attend several contests for at least a year before you attempt to run one yourself. Talk to the local contest directors and learn from them. Then you can jump right in and give it a try yourself. If you have any questions that are not answered on these next few pages, you can go to the NSRCA Bulletin Board, the NSRCA Mail List, or the NSRCA Answer Man for instant results from our many experienced volunteers. Go to the following selections, in the order given and study the material.

The Planning

The Preparation

The Procedure