06-03-2009, 04:32 PM
Although I wasn't at the EMT meeting (must have missed that memo :wink: )...a few comments, if I may. I agree that SOME events should be shorter, but not ALL events. I don't think we should throw out the baby with the bath water? I, personally, prefer the longer events, like the World tour type. This type of event gets me fired up with all aspects of flight simming. I enjoy the flight planning, the search for believable aircraft paints and the little bit of "story" which can be related.
I realize that many do not have the time or desire to spend that much time on long events so my suggestion would be a mix...some shorter, a few "medium" and an occasional "big" event for those of us who like that sort of thing. The recent CWT09 was, by far, the most fun I've had on a large event...at any VA...and I am looking forward to the next such "large" event. That being said, I would also participate in smaller events.
One question that I have about events...it appears to me, from reading the pre-posts for CWT09, that if a certain number of us had not expressed interest...it would not have happened? Did I get the wrong impression and, if not, why does it matter? I realize a lot of work goes into planning a large event but if only so many are interested...does that kill the event? I ask this as I think that it should be considered in conjunction with the mix of event lengths I'm suggesting. If only 10 pilots express interest in a large event, 25 in a medium event and 55 in a short event...I think they should all happen?
Realize that this is just me. I am going to start research on the Boeing 727-100 world promotional tour which occured in 1963 (getting the actually itinerary and such). This will garner little interest from most of our pilots (one classic aircraft, around the world) but...so what? If 5 people who love their 727's want to do it...is that a problem?
Also please realize that my questions, above, are just that...questions. They are not, in any way, meant to imply dissatisfaction or demands on my part. I have no idea what goes into an "event" and that is why I ask these questions.
Vic
"3 holers RULE!" :wink:
I realize that many do not have the time or desire to spend that much time on long events so my suggestion would be a mix...some shorter, a few "medium" and an occasional "big" event for those of us who like that sort of thing. The recent CWT09 was, by far, the most fun I've had on a large event...at any VA...and I am looking forward to the next such "large" event. That being said, I would also participate in smaller events.
One question that I have about events...it appears to me, from reading the pre-posts for CWT09, that if a certain number of us had not expressed interest...it would not have happened? Did I get the wrong impression and, if not, why does it matter? I realize a lot of work goes into planning a large event but if only so many are interested...does that kill the event? I ask this as I think that it should be considered in conjunction with the mix of event lengths I'm suggesting. If only 10 pilots express interest in a large event, 25 in a medium event and 55 in a short event...I think they should all happen?
Realize that this is just me. I am going to start research on the Boeing 727-100 world promotional tour which occured in 1963 (getting the actually itinerary and such). This will garner little interest from most of our pilots (one classic aircraft, around the world) but...so what? If 5 people who love their 727's want to do it...is that a problem?
Also please realize that my questions, above, are just that...questions. They are not, in any way, meant to imply dissatisfaction or demands on my part. I have no idea what goes into an "event" and that is why I ask these questions.
Vic
"3 holers RULE!" :wink: