Why Fly Pattern in 2024 RC Plane Flying Competition

[@efrankphd]

I used to fly Pattern back in the late 70's with a Phoenix pattern ship using a Kraft single stick radio, and competition flying is way more fun than just flopping aimlessly throughout the sky. Practicing your routine and developing your flying skills for competition day is so much fun and I would really recommend that you give it a try, you'll never regret it.

[@flyrightrc]

Awesome! Appreciate the comment.

[@av8or971]

my dad flew an Atlas in the 80s and 90s when he flew pattern competition, but his bread and butter was Quickee 500 pylon racing.

[@flyrightrc]

Very cool. Appreciate the comment.

[@spiccolli99]

more interviews! enjoyed this

[@flyrightrc]

@spiccolli99 Thank you. This was before I purchased the good microphone that cuts wind. More interviews to come.

[@collinmccallum]

very cool!

[@flyrightrc]

Happy you enjoyed. Appreciate the comment.

[@saito125]

I gave up F3A years ago. The category turned into a rich-only club. In my prime anyone could build a Curare or any other plane and compete. Now it's out of reach for most people.

[@flyrightrc]

Thank you for the comment. It does seem that in any sport or competition, the higher you go, the more it costs. I know many working folks that build Hot Rod cars that cost substantially more than a top F3A aircraft. It's all where your priorities are 😊 🙏

[@klxmaster14]

Classic pattern is still affordable, and fun!

[@brennersharp9111]

You don't have to fly F3A to fly pattern. You can fly in the AMA Masters class and be very competitive with an inexpensive setup. The F3A class is for the top pilots who want to compete against the world's best. In this class, small differences in equipment and setup can make quite a difference in the standings...

[@captainaxle438]

You fly pattern if you have trouble getting to sleep

[@flyrightrc]

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