After leaving the presidency of the NCS in 1996 I have been privileged and sometimes burdened with complaints about 60 degree flying, line sliders etc, etc. Well, any forum will show that there is a high dislike for that type of carrier flying. Perhaps it is time to do something other than complain. Is it time for a big change,return to older rules, accept nostalgia carrier as a worthy substitute? How does one go about the idea of change? Well, instead of writting negative threads one might consider a forum like this and others to make those changes with positive suggestions.
Right now despite the negative reporting, carrier is showing some new interest in the hobby. I have sent out over 50 copies of articles and ideas I have promoted. If no one has brought it to your attention there is a new Postal Carrier Contest that was mildly successful in 09 and will continue through 2010. the contest opens a venue for the isolated carrier wannabee. There has been a run of .25 size ARF carrier trainers built and shipped, with another run of a .15 size trainer nearing completion.(see attahment) Also there is no available a new type of 3-line handle for the beginner, along with a new type of 3-line bellcrank that is way cheaper in cost than the excellent Brodak line (John by the way is aware of this) 4 sets of trainers have been shipped to 4 seperate clubs here and in Canada to promote carrier as a fun event at no cost to the clubs other than postage. Come on guys lets work together to get the carrier event back on track.
Lets all set aside personal ambition now and rebuild interest in NAVY CARRIER,even if we have to make a new omelet.
Joe Just
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