NORMALLY this part of the year would be
considered as being half of the building
season gone in the northern climes. I think this
is no longer the case with the introduction of
the ARFs during the past few years.
I have to admit that I have succumbed to
owning an ARF although I do enjoy
building from a kit and on a rare occasion, I
even scratch-build from plans.
I’m not sure how many modelers are still
involved in that aspect of our hobby. Scratch
building may just become a lost art. They
call it progress.
For me, the Toledo Weak Signals Expo in
April is the start of a new season to which I
will be looking forward.
One other item that comes up every so
often is that a member will call or write to
ask why a particular club has not been
featured in this column. A simple answer is
if one of the District VII associate vice
presidents or I do not attend an event to
document it, then the responsibility is the
club’s to supply the information about the
event.
The following is what I’m referring to,
and by the way, this is a great way to be
involved in your community.
The Radio Control Club of Detroit
(RCCD) puts on a Kids Night twice during
the summer flying season. The program is
designed to introduce youngsters into our
great hobby, but the biggest part is the kids
are either from abused or neglected families
and now reside in foster homes.
This was an opportunity for 29 of them
to have fun and enjoy a new experience. Not
only do the kids get a chance to fly a model,
but they also receive a balsa glider and enjoy
hot dogs, cookies, chips, and pop all
supplied by the club.
Thanks to RCCD members, S. Pavlock,
Howard Mottin, Keith Jones, John Miklas,
Larry Chaltron, Don Veres II, Noel Hunt,
Scott Schultz, Richard Javery, and Rainel
Veres and her culinary ladies.
Til next time, remember to fly safely and
take a kid to your field. Safety is no
accident. C.A.V.U.
Edition: Model Aviation - 2007/02
Page Numbers: 166