hi Zuriel,
well this has ALMOST turned into another HANDLE DISCUSSION!
Can't win for losing, right? Sometimes the meaning of the post is over looked (maybe MOST of the time?
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I have neither taken the time, nor been able to due to my own life experiences, to fly as much as it takes to compete with the big boys. So don't go apologizing for your flying skill level.
With basic motor skills, anyone can be come very good, it DOES take many gallons of fuel to get there.
So, I agree with your intended purpose for posting as I see it: The Big Boys are more than willing to help us if we ask. Am I close?
By the way, I know pretty well all the American World Champions, except one. I don't know David Fitzgerald well. I also personally know a ton of the living Walker Trophy winners. I say that, to say this: All have been great to me, regardless of the fact that I can't fly worth a lick compared to them. I can, and have, spoken to them on numerous occasions in person and on the phone. Some I talk to more than others!
And without exception, they all have been more than polite in answering my questions, and often even talking about things that have nothing to do with CLPA! I have been very fortunate.
WE are ALL fortunate that these guys do not live in "Ivory Towers", not communicating with the serfs.........
Bill