FREE FLIGHT SPORT SCALE 41 MODEL BOYS once met guy Nats model-processing line pointed out big sign hangar wall Model Building Builds Model Boys explained model-building boy got him modeling now doing life murder suspect nothing automatic about building models going make someone model person proper guidance caring experienced adult modeler parent teacher friend modeling unique wonderful way gain confidence self-esteem through accomplishment modeler learns skills handling tools using Scientific Method solve problems Most kids can also develop varying degrees patience persistence desire ones best sportsmanship cooperation lifelong friendships born among modelers have also noted almost pilots aeronautical engineers have ever met once built models still Does kid know what aeroplane looks like first thing realize kids today know what real aeroplane idea has something goes like hell has no propeller designed kill people machines connected politics government finds distasteful gets its stability onboard computer type aircraft kid yearns build unfortunately very good free flight model subject beginners up us really want get kid started successfully become teachers either one-to-one basis group Working kids Step OneMotivation Kids need get excited about airplanes What better way get prospective modeler excited ride airplane An inexpensive enjoyable way to go through EAA has program get kids skies Member local chapters have volunteered take kids up flight free charge Get touch great volunteer pilots through Experimental Aircraft Association Box 3086 Oshkosh WI 549033086 Tel 414 426-4800 Taking kids small airports fly-ins airshows can meet talk airplane people helps too Kids also need see models action affordable models can realistically see themselves building flying Juniors once bought RC helicopter kit life savingsmore $600and year later still trying put together can help expose kids practical beginners planes like AMA Cub Aerodactyl Peck ROG Simple Simon showing flying em kids around library displays playgrounds Scout meetings mall shows classroom visits etc Let em handle fly models themselves next step make possible build model Taking kid model contest can feel fun great way motivate kids especially promise take can participate themselves build couple planes An often-overlooked advantage simple rubber-powered models kids can often find places fly em having have drivers license Step Two Get em involved first self-built model easiest way to set up table garage invite couple enthusiastic prospective Junior Birdmen over Saturday morning build airplanes Start em stick model glider Hand-launched gliders wonderful kids just cant seem learn launch em easily top-notch flights Rubber easier somewhat involved Classroom Situation Retired aeronautical engineer Dick Baxter couple modeler friends did summer model program Sowers Intermediate School Huntington Beach California regular teacher mainly observer Two two-hour classes day spent two-thirds time building Dicks tissuecovered Star Pussycat rubber-powered stick-fuselage design rest January 1995 133 Dick Baxters enthusiastic summer FSEA-sponsored model class Sowers Intermediate School about FSEA text Frank Zaics X-18 excellent beginners model Thousands built authors Science Workshop classes rubber-powered helium-filled dirigible can flown safely places obstacles hinder other model types variety simple rubber-powered models available help get kids modeling key fun self-esteem of the class spent show-and-tell flying models Kids worked pairs though made his/her own model culminating activity contest prizes mass launch program started about seven years ago California industry-financed through McDonnell-Douglas FSEA Future Scientists Engineers America program have about 100 schools present lot once-a-week afterschool work kids no cost school Worth looking Dicks address 2 Serios Laguna Niguel CA 92677 youd like ask him about classes FSEA kingpin George Westrom Box 9577 Anaheim CA 92812 Tel 714 7745000 taught somewhat similar program during summer years California Museum Science Industry also Saturday mornings during school year program later introduced elective part curriculum Junior High Kids build several projects getting lessons particular aspects famous Jasco X-18 hopped-up Sleek Streek small catapult glider rubber-powered helium dirigible carved balsa propeller Rogallo-wing glider advanced projects being available kids done first repeated class advanced statusCertificates accomplishment given out surpassing set attainable performance type model Kids striving attain standard sort like Scout merit badge system kids could also get Scout Aviation Merit Badge completing class taking short written test What now weve built first model tried make sure kid left class he/she building board model knife sanding block some glue sheet few contacts such model shops clubs information flying meets sites mail-order suppliers sad thing about situation beginning modeler today no places near 99% homes can buy decent progression affordable kits good advice find contests suitable free flight model activity can sustain kids fortunate enough have other kids nearby build go flying Modelers need other modelers keep going kids need adults provide transportation flying sites meets Although can obtain kits other good stuff through mail unless someone has energy start club takes youth account arranges place fly together kids going lose interest Teachers well-situated generally have access kids space fly indoors outdoors school meeting room used working kids understanding problems propensities Can find decent planes start kids particular pet peeves all-too-readily-available unflyable toy model Drugstores toy stores other outlets often have colorful plasticbagged rubber-powered garbage turns kids off models forever Most designed sell low price combination poor design coupled cheap materials ineffective quality control almost makes wish people responsible spend time Purgatory getting products make 30-second flight before could get Heaven Dealers sell kids expensive inappropriate models cant build probably going other way Actually number nice beginners model kits plans books Peck-Polymers Sig AA Lidberg Dave Aronstein Hannans Indoor Model Supply Mace MA Co MRL Don Ross Midwest Simple Simon T etc some people concerns might interested Cottage Wings list see Aerodactyl article issue has sources catalogs will make mouth water corner hobby store has replaced post office family builds together melds together came up motto after spending weekend brother-in-laws family building flying models What started out model-building session junior-highage nephew prove out beginners model working Aerodactyl became family event Dad Howard six-yearold Krissy making well went out fly models three other ladies family joined fun some extra models Id brought along has long time since have seen much excitement flying site Models lazily circling against clear blue sky warm summers day joyous shouts laughter whole family joining helping another having fun . doesnt get better Well Gang ponder idea no Junior Problem Adult Problem . enough em willing actively work kids level Anyone planning day busy schedule demonstration following offer help interested kids build models Model Aviation 4Timothy Lavender cut teeth balsa wood rubberpowered Polish Caudron does minute Art Collard photo Laura Van Matre age 10 won first-place trophy threeflight average 55 seconds Model Peck Citabria
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 133, 134
FREE FLIGHT SPORT SCALE 41 MODEL BOYS once met guy Nats model-processing line pointed out big sign hangar wall Model Building Builds Model Boys explained model-building boy got him modeling now doing life murder suspect nothing automatic about building models going make someone model person proper guidance caring experienced adult modeler parent teacher friend modeling unique wonderful way gain confidence self-esteem through accomplishment modeler learns skills handling tools using Scientific Method solve problems Most kids can also develop varying degrees patience persistence desire ones best sportsmanship cooperation lifelong friendships born among modelers have also noted almost pilots aeronautical engineers have ever met once built models still Does kid know what aeroplane looks like first thing realize kids today know what real aeroplane idea has something goes like hell has no propeller designed kill people machines connected politics government finds distasteful gets its stability onboard computer type aircraft kid yearns build unfortunately very good free flight model subject beginners up us really want get kid started successfully become teachers either one-to-one basis group Working kids Step OneMotivation Kids need get excited about airplanes What better way get prospective modeler excited ride airplane An inexpensive enjoyable way to go through EAA has program get kids skies Member local chapters have volunteered take kids up flight free charge Get touch great volunteer pilots through Experimental Aircraft Association Box 3086 Oshkosh WI 549033086 Tel 414 426-4800 Taking kids small airports fly-ins airshows can meet talk airplane people helps too Kids also need see models action affordable models can realistically see themselves building flying Juniors once bought RC helicopter kit life savingsmore $600and year later still trying put together can help expose kids practical beginners planes like AMA Cub Aerodactyl Peck ROG Simple Simon showing flying em kids around library displays playgrounds Scout meetings mall shows classroom visits etc Let em handle fly models themselves next step make possible build model Taking kid model contest can feel fun great way motivate kids especially promise take can participate themselves build couple planes An often-overlooked advantage simple rubber-powered models kids can often find places fly em having have drivers license Step Two Get em involved first self-built model easiest way to set up table garage invite couple enthusiastic prospective Junior Birdmen over Saturday morning build airplanes Start em stick model glider Hand-launched gliders wonderful kids just cant seem learn launch em easily top-notch flights Rubber easier somewhat involved Classroom Situation Retired aeronautical engineer Dick Baxter couple modeler friends did summer model program Sowers Intermediate School Huntington Beach California regular teacher mainly observer Two two-hour classes day spent two-thirds time building Dicks tissuecovered Star Pussycat rubber-powered stick-fuselage design rest January 1995 133 Dick Baxters enthusiastic summer FSEA-sponsored model class Sowers Intermediate School about FSEA text Frank Zaics X-18 excellent beginners model Thousands built authors Science Workshop classes rubber-powered helium-filled dirigible can flown safely places obstacles hinder other model types variety simple rubber-powered models available help get kids modeling key fun self-esteem of the class spent show-and-tell flying models Kids worked pairs though made his/her own model culminating activity contest prizes mass launch program started about seven years ago California industry-financed through McDonnell-Douglas FSEA Future Scientists Engineers America program have about 100 schools present lot once-a-week afterschool work kids no cost school Worth looking Dicks address 2 Serios Laguna Niguel CA 92677 youd like ask him about classes FSEA kingpin George Westrom Box 9577 Anaheim CA 92812 Tel 714 7745000 taught somewhat similar program during summer years California Museum Science Industry also Saturday mornings during school year program later introduced elective part curriculum Junior High Kids build several projects getting lessons particular aspects famous Jasco X-18 hopped-up Sleek Streek small catapult glider rubber-powered helium dirigible carved balsa propeller Rogallo-wing glider advanced projects being available kids done first repeated class advanced statusCertificates accomplishment given out surpassing set attainable performance type model Kids striving attain standard sort like Scout merit badge system kids could also get Scout Aviation Merit Badge completing class taking short written test What now weve built first model tried make sure kid left class he/she building board model knife sanding block some glue sheet few contacts such model shops clubs information flying meets sites mail-order suppliers sad thing about situation beginning modeler today no places near 99% homes can buy decent progression affordable kits good advice find contests suitable free flight model activity can sustain kids fortunate enough have other kids nearby build go flying Modelers need other modelers keep going kids need adults provide transportation flying sites meets Although can obtain kits other good stuff through mail unless someone has energy start club takes youth account arranges place fly together kids going lose interest Teachers well-situated generally have access kids space fly indoors outdoors school meeting room used working kids understanding problems propensities Can find decent planes start kids particular pet peeves all-too-readily-available unflyable toy model Drugstores toy stores other outlets often have colorful plasticbagged rubber-powered garbage turns kids off models forever Most designed sell low price combination poor design coupled cheap materials ineffective quality control almost makes wish people responsible spend time Purgatory getting products make 30-second flight before could get Heaven Dealers sell kids expensive inappropriate models cant build probably going other way Actually number nice beginners model kits plans books Peck-Polymers Sig AA Lidberg Dave Aronstein Hannans Indoor Model Supply Mace MA Co MRL Don Ross Midwest Simple Simon T etc some people concerns might interested Cottage Wings list see Aerodactyl article issue has sources catalogs will make mouth water corner hobby store has replaced post office family builds together melds together came up motto after spending weekend brother-in-laws family building flying models What started out model-building session junior-highage nephew prove out beginners model working Aerodactyl became family event Dad Howard six-yearold Krissy making well went out fly models three other ladies family joined fun some extra models Id brought along has long time since have seen much excitement flying site Models lazily circling against clear blue sky warm summers day joyous shouts laughter whole family joining helping another having fun . doesnt get better Well Gang ponder idea no Junior Problem Adult Problem . enough em willing actively work kids level Anyone planning day busy schedule demonstration following offer help interested kids build models Model Aviation 4Timothy Lavender cut teeth balsa wood rubberpowered Polish Caudron does minute Art Collard photo Laura Van Matre age 10 won first-place trophy threeflight average 55 seconds Model Peck Citabria