Norfolk Aeromodelers Program Success Dwindling numbers waning interest sud denly flying site lost forever happens just Control Line clubs instance club seems headed toward pitfalls maybe revitali zation plan ECam Martin Pics SH Ringo LOCAL HOBBY CLUES weekly dog fight grounded airports parking plans journalistic grabber accurately caught Norfolk Aeromodeler Clubs plightas far went 30-member club lost its weekend flying site complete Control Line circlesto Norfolk International Airports plans temporary parking lot local papers headlineand brusque story accompaniedheld little hint prolonged quest new place fly club faceor lessons struggle taught us Fifteen months after club members first met Norfolk city planners still looking new site city planners expected lutions easy contacting citys Department Parks Recreation review alternative locations wasnt Although did manage secure new site Spring Combat Contest ostensibly supportive city plan nersfound ourselves colliding unpleasant reality city no other viable sites offer Local ordinances pro hibited model flying other city-owned recreational areas As approached vari ous community recreation centers schools learned compet THE NORFOLK AEROMODELERS PRESENT TAIL HOOK TOURNAMENT JUNE 28 & 30 1985 Fri &Sun FEATURING L AIRPLANE IER LANDING EXH1BITION JUNE 28 430-830 pm Pavilion Convention Center Virginia Beach Va __ODEL AIRPLANE CON TEST UNE 30 830am 500pm Naval Art Statron Oceana Vrrgrnra Beach Va 4y1 Y NAVY FAST n Snorordbv Information Norfolk Aeromodelers Call Lt Cam Martin 804 444-3373 work 804 495-4777 home Posters like excellent way become visible part community people can make understand enjoy participate modeling better chances city fathers will provide space facilities required fly ing same real estate used support Little League baseball soccer football host other youth- familyoriented activities managers facilities already hard-pressed meet com peting demands limited resources Ac tivities benefited large numbers youthful participants given priority scheduled first model club couple dozen active middle-aged fliers could get field someone elses game rained out After months received per mission fly distant parking lot vacant Sunday afternoons shared half parking lot motor cycle riding club met weekly well difficulties faced obtaining place fly served catalyst forced us rethink way club operated three facts 78 Model Aviation author Cam Martin launches Mike Garmons Sterling Hellcat Carrier model Fly Navy East symposium Carrier model demonstration really want appreciate flying models competing contests just try doing fiying field over year couldnt ignore club getting smaller Control Line supplies dif ficult obtain hobby shop no new members club Instead concluding nothing club could change situation set out prove ourselves few changes way did business could make difference make hobby fun everyone began vigorously promote Control Line modeling Straightforward goals established redirect clubs normal activities effective program increasing community awareness sup port hobby well bringing new activity club specific goals Educate general public about Con trol Line modeling Build membership within club Encourage spectators making activities visible accessible Assist newcomers entering hobby Improve access Control Line kits engines hardware local hobby shops Successfully promoting hobby re quired publicity generated isolated event Norfolk Aeromod elers began consistent year-round effort promote Control Line modeling using integrated approach activity planned carried out way reinforced follow-up activities After three years results have excellent Norfolk Aeromodelers have doubled number active fliers club Most gain result acquisition new modelers Support hobby shops has improved greatly well Per haps encouraging support have received community colleges shopping malls now allow us fly parking lots some planning required get things started very little additional effort required sustain dynamic program Few ideas original together have synergetic impacteach makes others effective fol lowing list isnt all-inclusive hope will prevent another club reinventing wheel putting promotional program together Club trainer club keeps 15-pow ered profile trainer field whenever fly availability rugged easy-to-fly model makes simple teach terested spectator single effective technique have employed ability provide person quick successful flying experience does important things Allows him experience hobby before committing time money Builds confidence proving dont have Chuck Yeager fly model successfully Dramatically improves chances newcomer will actually arrive firstflight stage own model Most new members started off people curious enough try club trainer important consistent have trainer available time fly Interested spectators usually impromp tu visitors arrive unannounced trainer package made up donated June1987 79 Left satisfied customer Ten-year-old Chris Walker has just finished flying club train er time received Poisroid photograph identical to take home show friends Above author prepares NorfoikAeromodelers trainerfor another busy day Use airpiane designed especially trainer such Midwest Snorky lineup Norfolk Aeromodelers Foxberg Racing Contest confirmation CL Racing ailve well Norfolk VA Note number young fliers spectators equipment fuel Since began keep ing trainer field nearly hundred people fathers sons daughters wives girlfriends grandparents etc have flown successfully word caution tempted use something other dedicated trainer instructional model Newcomers will devastated feel theyve destroyed favorite Sunday flier contest plane trainers look part seems help overcome individuals fear breaking pretty airplane club may want create Solo Certificate young pilots fly trainer unassisted mark achieve ment presenting pilot Polaroid photograph himself holding club trainer important thing recognize milestone reinforce good experience introduce would-be pilot friends will help him get started hobby Club instructors Having instructor center flying circle essential part making sure someones first flight club trainer successful have couple fliers regularly serve instructors club trainer Instructors like everyone else improve practice Ideally should ex perienced fliers comfortable sharing circle someone elses feet Patience tact positive attitude round out qualifications job An AMA structor emblem instructors sleeve 80 Model Aviation Tim YoMng right obsenes Dustin Knowles ieft mounts belicrank Sig Shoestring during Community Recreation Center modei buliding/flying seminas Ross Leighilter gives Daniel MoKinney helping hand first flight What goes around comes around no pun intended circle fliers Ross learned fly ciubs trainer oniy year before makes easy new guy identify needs approach terested flying trainer Modeling limited fathers sons Mike Keels gets assist mother Install engine mounts Sig Shoestring great beginners kit bythe way potential modeler gazes newlyerected mali display models case piacard promote ciubs entry ievel event Profile Sport Scale Display fea tures event rules contest date scale documentation kit box top sampie model Sterilng Beginners Series Grumman Helicat finished model winners first Profile Sport Scale event sponsored Norfolk Aeromodelers Jerry Minskoff left won Open class Goldberg Cosmic Wind also raced Foxberg event Jason Doakright inspired Hellcat mall dis play won Junior class Sterling 42-in-span version Kevin Brady f lies low-speed laps original North American T-28 TrojarProfile Carrier entry first exposure Control Line flying club trainer just year before photo taken Keven also flies model Profile Sport Scale event markings match full-scale plane Kevin flew stu dent Naval Aviator now flies Sea Stallion choppers forthe Navy Club information sheets simple type written 8 x 11 sheet paper contains basic background material valuable tool communicating essential informa tion about club minimum should include Name club club meets club flies include map directions List names phone numbers dividuals contact information sheet can photocopied printed needs dictate Use handouts flying field mall shows Display bulletin boards Ask hobby shop owner include sale Control Line item Postcards club secretary keeps blank postcards field box potential club member asked jot name address card later mailed reminder club meeting contest date may seem redundant youve just given someone information sheet telling him meet fourth Tuesday month additional reminder does make difference though new guy knows appreciate interest Hobby shop business cards carry few business cards wallets someone asks hobby materials come give him card hobby shop will appreciate support person asked will have easier time locating store hobby shop offers valuable services mail order house hard-pressed match ability re ceive advice examine kit firsthand before buying worth lot especially beginner hobby shop plays hidden role educating potential Control Line modelers person browsing through magazine rack stack kits learning much about hobby assuming hobby shop has Control Line merchandise its shelves well-stocked hobby shop keystone program educating public about modeling getting new people interested hobby Shopping List compiled bill materials identify items neces sary get started Control Line flying prepared three lists categorized engine size 049 15 35 matched flying lines fuel propeller proper application lists also categorized types Control Line kits allow newcomer distinguish trainer model sophisticated may beyond level experience provided a copy list Continued page 180 June1987 81 proof pudding As result promotional poster opening page Control Line Carrier demonstration received excellent spectator participant turnout DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation RIGHT! LATHATS MAXI 30 CHEAP Operate Using 50/s OOZE OIL 950/0 Methanol will give average fuel economy ounce per minute still have power turn 24 x 8 prop over 5700 RPMs SEE ONE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP CaU Parts PeoPAL z4 c P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 42-5967 happening around town Spreading word through vehicles visibly increases number spectators come watch contest event makes few people aware club hobby Special event flyers traditional con test information sheet distributed club sponsoring contest written AMA rule book language benefit contestants also produce sep arate announcement written laymans terms invite spectators come watch contest participate seminar include name phone number club member contact additional formation announcements placed bulletin boards high-traffic areas such shopping malls public li braries hobby shop windows etc Display window exhibits obtained permission put Control Line model exhibit information placards local shopping malls unused display case display place two weeks promote upcoming contest exhibit attracted much atten tionit display far longer could have sustained manned mall show mall merchants demanded allowed use previously unwanted display case Doing window exhibit gave us exposure such numbers people eager anotherbut still waiting display case become available again Entry-level Control Line events stant modeler masters first Control Line trainer joins ranks sport flier point participating contest other club members seems far beyond grasp bridge gap Norfolk Aeromodelers include entrylevel event contest effective event must anyone can fly using simple off-theshelf items popular entry-level event Profile Sport Scale rules appeared April 1984 Model Aviation page 73 Anyone can fly profile replica full-scale aircraft 10 laps can compete profile Control Line kits pat terned after full-scale prototype Some like Sig Shoestring Sterlings ginner Series make good Control Line trainers permitting someones first model also entered first contest Fea turing entry-level event contest gives new flier something look ward maintaining interest en thusiasm bridges gap between sport contest flying builds confidence summarize efforts produced results aimed Club membership continues grow number active fliers has doubled father-and-son fly ing team first flew club trainer two years ago now among ag gressive Combat fliers Some people built first model recreation center now regulars join us Sunday local hobby shop has Control Line merchandise store owner quick point out new Control Line kits just went onto shelf doesnt mean promotion efforts have stopped realize thing put action got us now want keep way Promoting sport evolutionary process always refinement needs addedlike car pool get Junior modelers club field thats problemno challengethe Norfolk Aeromodelers will gladly deal responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT losing energy represented considerable length Seven-inch SleekStreak propellers cut down di ameter 6 prototype Only two-bladed props have used thus far fly model flying three-bladed props will add realism fully-wound motors temporarily held place placing 810-in length 1/32 piano wire vertically through nacelle pass through wire hook prop assembly hook bent lower end pin pins themselves can attached through hookeyes imbedded appropriate spacings piece 1 x 2-in pine strip motors wound pine strip pulled down vertically plane simultaneously removing pins prop assemblies action per mits motors unwind model launchedhorizontally firmlyinto prevailing breeze its best model aviation captures beauty excitement manmade flight fragile replica spark historys great aircraft rekindled Sugar Pu p/H ux Continued page 105 Cutting board aid cutting foam blocks special angle cuts will need cutting board board made 3-ft-sq sheet -in plywood sheet must flat true Using triangle ensure accuracy attach 12-in polished hardwood strips end 900 board 3 edge Use 1-in blocks under board gusset strips Also attach two wood strips 300 cutting tip angles Draw line June 1987 181 &U II £HEAP!CH EAP Lancaster/Norman Continued page 97
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 180, 181
Norfolk Aeromodelers Program Success Dwindling numbers waning interest sud denly flying site lost forever happens just Control Line clubs instance club seems headed toward pitfalls maybe revitali zation plan ECam Martin Pics SH Ringo LOCAL HOBBY CLUES weekly dog fight grounded airports parking plans journalistic grabber accurately caught Norfolk Aeromodeler Clubs plightas far went 30-member club lost its weekend flying site complete Control Line circlesto Norfolk International Airports plans temporary parking lot local papers headlineand brusque story accompaniedheld little hint prolonged quest new place fly club faceor lessons struggle taught us Fifteen months after club members first met Norfolk city planners still looking new site city planners expected lutions easy contacting citys Department Parks Recreation review alternative locations wasnt Although did manage secure new site Spring Combat Contest ostensibly supportive city plan nersfound ourselves colliding unpleasant reality city no other viable sites offer Local ordinances pro hibited model flying other city-owned recreational areas As approached vari ous community recreation centers schools learned compet THE NORFOLK AEROMODELERS PRESENT TAIL HOOK TOURNAMENT JUNE 28 & 30 1985 Fri &Sun FEATURING L AIRPLANE IER LANDING EXH1BITION JUNE 28 430-830 pm Pavilion Convention Center Virginia Beach Va __ODEL AIRPLANE CON TEST UNE 30 830am 500pm Naval Art Statron Oceana Vrrgrnra Beach Va 4y1 Y NAVY FAST n Snorordbv Information Norfolk Aeromodelers Call Lt Cam Martin 804 444-3373 work 804 495-4777 home Posters like excellent way become visible part community people can make understand enjoy participate modeling better chances city fathers will provide space facilities required fly ing same real estate used support Little League baseball soccer football host other youth- familyoriented activities managers facilities already hard-pressed meet com peting demands limited resources Ac tivities benefited large numbers youthful participants given priority scheduled first model club couple dozen active middle-aged fliers could get field someone elses game rained out After months received per mission fly distant parking lot vacant Sunday afternoons shared half parking lot motor cycle riding club met weekly well difficulties faced obtaining place fly served catalyst forced us rethink way club operated three facts 78 Model Aviation author Cam Martin launches Mike Garmons Sterling Hellcat Carrier model Fly Navy East symposium Carrier model demonstration really want appreciate flying models competing contests just try doing fiying field over year couldnt ignore club getting smaller Control Line supplies dif ficult obtain hobby shop no new members club Instead concluding nothing club could change situation set out prove ourselves few changes way did business could make difference make hobby fun everyone began vigorously promote Control Line modeling Straightforward goals established redirect clubs normal activities effective program increasing community awareness sup port hobby well bringing new activity club specific goals Educate general public about Con trol Line modeling Build membership within club Encourage spectators making activities visible accessible Assist newcomers entering hobby Improve access Control Line kits engines hardware local hobby shops Successfully promoting hobby re quired publicity generated isolated event Norfolk Aeromod elers began consistent year-round effort promote Control Line modeling using integrated approach activity planned carried out way reinforced follow-up activities After three years results have excellent Norfolk Aeromodelers have doubled number active fliers club Most gain result acquisition new modelers Support hobby shops has improved greatly well Per haps encouraging support have received community colleges shopping malls now allow us fly parking lots some planning required get things started very little additional effort required sustain dynamic program Few ideas original together have synergetic impacteach makes others effective fol lowing list isnt all-inclusive hope will prevent another club reinventing wheel putting promotional program together Club trainer club keeps 15-pow ered profile trainer field whenever fly availability rugged easy-to-fly model makes simple teach terested spectator single effective technique have employed ability provide person quick successful flying experience does important things Allows him experience hobby before committing time money Builds confidence proving dont have Chuck Yeager fly model successfully Dramatically improves chances newcomer will actually arrive firstflight stage own model Most new members started off people curious enough try club trainer important consistent have trainer available time fly Interested spectators usually impromp tu visitors arrive unannounced trainer package made up donated June1987 79 Left satisfied customer Ten-year-old Chris Walker has just finished flying club train er time received Poisroid photograph identical to take home show friends Above author prepares NorfoikAeromodelers trainerfor another busy day Use airpiane designed especially trainer such Midwest Snorky lineup Norfolk Aeromodelers Foxberg Racing Contest confirmation CL Racing ailve well Norfolk VA Note number young fliers spectators equipment fuel Since began keep ing trainer field nearly hundred people fathers sons daughters wives girlfriends grandparents etc have flown successfully word caution tempted use something other dedicated trainer instructional model Newcomers will devastated feel theyve destroyed favorite Sunday flier contest plane trainers look part seems help overcome individuals fear breaking pretty airplane club may want create Solo Certificate young pilots fly trainer unassisted mark achieve ment presenting pilot Polaroid photograph himself holding club trainer important thing recognize milestone reinforce good experience introduce would-be pilot friends will help him get started hobby Club instructors Having instructor center flying circle essential part making sure someones first flight club trainer successful have couple fliers regularly serve instructors club trainer Instructors like everyone else improve practice Ideally should ex perienced fliers comfortable sharing circle someone elses feet Patience tact positive attitude round out qualifications job An AMA structor emblem instructors sleeve 80 Model Aviation Tim YoMng right obsenes Dustin Knowles ieft mounts belicrank Sig Shoestring during Community Recreation Center modei buliding/flying seminas Ross Leighilter gives Daniel MoKinney helping hand first flight What goes around comes around no pun intended circle fliers Ross learned fly ciubs trainer oniy year before makes easy new guy identify needs approach terested flying trainer Modeling limited fathers sons Mike Keels gets assist mother Install engine mounts Sig Shoestring great beginners kit bythe way potential modeler gazes newlyerected mali display models case piacard promote ciubs entry ievel event Profile Sport Scale Display fea tures event rules contest date scale documentation kit box top sampie model Sterilng Beginners Series Grumman Helicat finished model winners first Profile Sport Scale event sponsored Norfolk Aeromodelers Jerry Minskoff left won Open class Goldberg Cosmic Wind also raced Foxberg event Jason Doakright inspired Hellcat mall dis play won Junior class Sterling 42-in-span version Kevin Brady f lies low-speed laps original North American T-28 TrojarProfile Carrier entry first exposure Control Line flying club trainer just year before photo taken Keven also flies model Profile Sport Scale event markings match full-scale plane Kevin flew stu dent Naval Aviator now flies Sea Stallion choppers forthe Navy Club information sheets simple type written 8 x 11 sheet paper contains basic background material valuable tool communicating essential informa tion about club minimum should include Name club club meets club flies include map directions List names phone numbers dividuals contact information sheet can photocopied printed needs dictate Use handouts flying field mall shows Display bulletin boards Ask hobby shop owner include sale Control Line item Postcards club secretary keeps blank postcards field box potential club member asked jot name address card later mailed reminder club meeting contest date may seem redundant youve just given someone information sheet telling him meet fourth Tuesday month additional reminder does make difference though new guy knows appreciate interest Hobby shop business cards carry few business cards wallets someone asks hobby materials come give him card hobby shop will appreciate support person asked will have easier time locating store hobby shop offers valuable services mail order house hard-pressed match ability re ceive advice examine kit firsthand before buying worth lot especially beginner hobby shop plays hidden role educating potential Control Line modelers person browsing through magazine rack stack kits learning much about hobby assuming hobby shop has Control Line merchandise its shelves well-stocked hobby shop keystone program educating public about modeling getting new people interested hobby Shopping List compiled bill materials identify items neces sary get started Control Line flying prepared three lists categorized engine size 049 15 35 matched flying lines fuel propeller proper application lists also categorized types Control Line kits allow newcomer distinguish trainer model sophisticated may beyond level experience provided a copy list Continued page 180 June1987 81 proof pudding As result promotional poster opening page Control Line Carrier demonstration received excellent spectator participant turnout DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation RIGHT! LATHATS MAXI 30 CHEAP Operate Using 50/s OOZE OIL 950/0 Methanol will give average fuel economy ounce per minute still have power turn 24 x 8 prop over 5700 RPMs SEE ONE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP CaU Parts PeoPAL z4 c P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 42-5967 happening around town Spreading word through vehicles visibly increases number spectators come watch contest event makes few people aware club hobby Special event flyers traditional con test information sheet distributed club sponsoring contest written AMA rule book language benefit contestants also produce sep arate announcement written laymans terms invite spectators come watch contest participate seminar include name phone number club member contact additional formation announcements placed bulletin boards high-traffic areas such shopping malls public li braries hobby shop windows etc Display window exhibits obtained permission put Control Line model exhibit information placards local shopping malls unused display case display place two weeks promote upcoming contest exhibit attracted much atten tionit display far longer could have sustained manned mall show mall merchants demanded allowed use previously unwanted display case Doing window exhibit gave us exposure such numbers people eager anotherbut still waiting display case become available again Entry-level Control Line events stant modeler masters first Control Line trainer joins ranks sport flier point participating contest other club members seems far beyond grasp bridge gap Norfolk Aeromodelers include entrylevel event contest effective event must anyone can fly using simple off-theshelf items popular entry-level event Profile Sport Scale rules appeared April 1984 Model Aviation page 73 Anyone can fly profile replica full-scale aircraft 10 laps can compete profile Control Line kits pat terned after full-scale prototype Some like Sig Shoestring Sterlings ginner Series make good Control Line trainers permitting someones first model also entered first contest Fea turing entry-level event contest gives new flier something look ward maintaining interest en thusiasm bridges gap between sport contest flying builds confidence summarize efforts produced results aimed Club membership continues grow number active fliers has doubled father-and-son fly ing team first flew club trainer two years ago now among ag gressive Combat fliers Some people built first model recreation center now regulars join us Sunday local hobby shop has Control Line merchandise store owner quick point out new Control Line kits just went onto shelf doesnt mean promotion efforts have stopped realize thing put action got us now want keep way Promoting sport evolutionary process always refinement needs addedlike car pool get Junior modelers club field thats problemno challengethe Norfolk Aeromodelers will gladly deal responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT losing energy represented considerable length Seven-inch SleekStreak propellers cut down di ameter 6 prototype Only two-bladed props have used thus far fly model flying three-bladed props will add realism fully-wound motors temporarily held place placing 810-in length 1/32 piano wire vertically through nacelle pass through wire hook prop assembly hook bent lower end pin pins themselves can attached through hookeyes imbedded appropriate spacings piece 1 x 2-in pine strip motors wound pine strip pulled down vertically plane simultaneously removing pins prop assemblies action per mits motors unwind model launchedhorizontally firmlyinto prevailing breeze its best model aviation captures beauty excitement manmade flight fragile replica spark historys great aircraft rekindled Sugar Pu p/H ux Continued page 105 Cutting board aid cutting foam blocks special angle cuts will need cutting board board made 3-ft-sq sheet -in plywood sheet must flat true Using triangle ensure accuracy attach 12-in polished hardwood strips end 900 board 3 edge Use 1-in blocks under board gusset strips Also attach two wood strips 300 cutting tip angles Draw line June 1987 181 &U II £HEAP!CH EAP Lancaster/Norman Continued page 97
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 180, 181
Norfolk Aeromodelers Program Success Dwindling numbers waning interest sud denly flying site lost forever happens just Control Line clubs instance club seems headed toward pitfalls maybe revitali zation plan ECam Martin Pics SH Ringo LOCAL HOBBY CLUES weekly dog fight grounded airports parking plans journalistic grabber accurately caught Norfolk Aeromodeler Clubs plightas far went 30-member club lost its weekend flying site complete Control Line circlesto Norfolk International Airports plans temporary parking lot local papers headlineand brusque story accompaniedheld little hint prolonged quest new place fly club faceor lessons struggle taught us Fifteen months after club members first met Norfolk city planners still looking new site city planners expected lutions easy contacting citys Department Parks Recreation review alternative locations wasnt Although did manage secure new site Spring Combat Contest ostensibly supportive city plan nersfound ourselves colliding unpleasant reality city no other viable sites offer Local ordinances pro hibited model flying other city-owned recreational areas As approached vari ous community recreation centers schools learned compet THE NORFOLK AEROMODELERS PRESENT TAIL HOOK TOURNAMENT JUNE 28 & 30 1985 Fri &Sun FEATURING L AIRPLANE IER LANDING EXH1BITION JUNE 28 430-830 pm Pavilion Convention Center Virginia Beach Va __ODEL AIRPLANE CON TEST UNE 30 830am 500pm Naval Art Statron Oceana Vrrgrnra Beach Va 4y1 Y NAVY FAST n Snorordbv Information Norfolk Aeromodelers Call Lt Cam Martin 804 444-3373 work 804 495-4777 home Posters like excellent way become visible part community people can make understand enjoy participate modeling better chances city fathers will provide space facilities required fly ing same real estate used support Little League baseball soccer football host other youth- familyoriented activities managers facilities already hard-pressed meet com peting demands limited resources Ac tivities benefited large numbers youthful participants given priority scheduled first model club couple dozen active middle-aged fliers could get field someone elses game rained out After months received per mission fly distant parking lot vacant Sunday afternoons shared half parking lot motor cycle riding club met weekly well difficulties faced obtaining place fly served catalyst forced us rethink way club operated three facts 78 Model Aviation author Cam Martin launches Mike Garmons Sterling Hellcat Carrier model Fly Navy East symposium Carrier model demonstration really want appreciate flying models competing contests just try doing fiying field over year couldnt ignore club getting smaller Control Line supplies dif ficult obtain hobby shop no new members club Instead concluding nothing club could change situation set out prove ourselves few changes way did business could make difference make hobby fun everyone began vigorously promote Control Line modeling Straightforward goals established redirect clubs normal activities effective program increasing community awareness sup port hobby well bringing new activity club specific goals Educate general public about Con trol Line modeling Build membership within club Encourage spectators making activities visible accessible Assist newcomers entering hobby Improve access Control Line kits engines hardware local hobby shops Successfully promoting hobby re quired publicity generated isolated event Norfolk Aeromod elers began consistent year-round effort promote Control Line modeling using integrated approach activity planned carried out way reinforced follow-up activities After three years results have excellent Norfolk Aeromodelers have doubled number active fliers club Most gain result acquisition new modelers Support hobby shops has improved greatly well Per haps encouraging support have received community colleges shopping malls now allow us fly parking lots some planning required get things started very little additional effort required sustain dynamic program Few ideas original together have synergetic impacteach makes others effective fol lowing list isnt all-inclusive hope will prevent another club reinventing wheel putting promotional program together Club trainer club keeps 15-pow ered profile trainer field whenever fly availability rugged easy-to-fly model makes simple teach terested spectator single effective technique have employed ability provide person quick successful flying experience does important things Allows him experience hobby before committing time money Builds confidence proving dont have Chuck Yeager fly model successfully Dramatically improves chances newcomer will actually arrive firstflight stage own model Most new members started off people curious enough try club trainer important consistent have trainer available time fly Interested spectators usually impromp tu visitors arrive unannounced trainer package made up donated June1987 79 Left satisfied customer Ten-year-old Chris Walker has just finished flying club train er time received Poisroid photograph identical to take home show friends Above author prepares NorfoikAeromodelers trainerfor another busy day Use airpiane designed especially trainer such Midwest Snorky lineup Norfolk Aeromodelers Foxberg Racing Contest confirmation CL Racing ailve well Norfolk VA Note number young fliers spectators equipment fuel Since began keep ing trainer field nearly hundred people fathers sons daughters wives girlfriends grandparents etc have flown successfully word caution tempted use something other dedicated trainer instructional model Newcomers will devastated feel theyve destroyed favorite Sunday flier contest plane trainers look part seems help overcome individuals fear breaking pretty airplane club may want create Solo Certificate young pilots fly trainer unassisted mark achieve ment presenting pilot Polaroid photograph himself holding club trainer important thing recognize milestone reinforce good experience introduce would-be pilot friends will help him get started hobby Club instructors Having instructor center flying circle essential part making sure someones first flight club trainer successful have couple fliers regularly serve instructors club trainer Instructors like everyone else improve practice Ideally should ex perienced fliers comfortable sharing circle someone elses feet Patience tact positive attitude round out qualifications job An AMA structor emblem instructors sleeve 80 Model Aviation Tim YoMng right obsenes Dustin Knowles ieft mounts belicrank Sig Shoestring during Community Recreation Center modei buliding/flying seminas Ross Leighilter gives Daniel MoKinney helping hand first flight What goes around comes around no pun intended circle fliers Ross learned fly ciubs trainer oniy year before makes easy new guy identify needs approach terested flying trainer Modeling limited fathers sons Mike Keels gets assist mother Install engine mounts Sig Shoestring great beginners kit bythe way potential modeler gazes newlyerected mali display models case piacard promote ciubs entry ievel event Profile Sport Scale Display fea tures event rules contest date scale documentation kit box top sampie model Sterilng Beginners Series Grumman Helicat finished model winners first Profile Sport Scale event sponsored Norfolk Aeromodelers Jerry Minskoff left won Open class Goldberg Cosmic Wind also raced Foxberg event Jason Doakright inspired Hellcat mall dis play won Junior class Sterling 42-in-span version Kevin Brady f lies low-speed laps original North American T-28 TrojarProfile Carrier entry first exposure Control Line flying club trainer just year before photo taken Keven also flies model Profile Sport Scale event markings match full-scale plane Kevin flew stu dent Naval Aviator now flies Sea Stallion choppers forthe Navy Club information sheets simple type written 8 x 11 sheet paper contains basic background material valuable tool communicating essential informa tion about club minimum should include Name club club meets club flies include map directions List names phone numbers dividuals contact information sheet can photocopied printed needs dictate Use handouts flying field mall shows Display bulletin boards Ask hobby shop owner include sale Control Line item Postcards club secretary keeps blank postcards field box potential club member asked jot name address card later mailed reminder club meeting contest date may seem redundant youve just given someone information sheet telling him meet fourth Tuesday month additional reminder does make difference though new guy knows appreciate interest Hobby shop business cards carry few business cards wallets someone asks hobby materials come give him card hobby shop will appreciate support person asked will have easier time locating store hobby shop offers valuable services mail order house hard-pressed match ability re ceive advice examine kit firsthand before buying worth lot especially beginner hobby shop plays hidden role educating potential Control Line modelers person browsing through magazine rack stack kits learning much about hobby assuming hobby shop has Control Line merchandise its shelves well-stocked hobby shop keystone program educating public about modeling getting new people interested hobby Shopping List compiled bill materials identify items neces sary get started Control Line flying prepared three lists categorized engine size 049 15 35 matched flying lines fuel propeller proper application lists also categorized types Control Line kits allow newcomer distinguish trainer model sophisticated may beyond level experience provided a copy list Continued page 180 June1987 81 proof pudding As result promotional poster opening page Control Line Carrier demonstration received excellent spectator participant turnout DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation RIGHT! LATHATS MAXI 30 CHEAP Operate Using 50/s OOZE OIL 950/0 Methanol will give average fuel economy ounce per minute still have power turn 24 x 8 prop over 5700 RPMs SEE ONE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP CaU Parts PeoPAL z4 c P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 42-5967 happening around town Spreading word through vehicles visibly increases number spectators come watch contest event makes few people aware club hobby Special event flyers traditional con test information sheet distributed club sponsoring contest written AMA rule book language benefit contestants also produce sep arate announcement written laymans terms invite spectators come watch contest participate seminar include name phone number club member contact additional formation announcements placed bulletin boards high-traffic areas such shopping malls public li braries hobby shop windows etc Display window exhibits obtained permission put Control Line model exhibit information placards local shopping malls unused display case display place two weeks promote upcoming contest exhibit attracted much atten tionit display far longer could have sustained manned mall show mall merchants demanded allowed use previously unwanted display case Doing window exhibit gave us exposure such numbers people eager anotherbut still waiting display case become available again Entry-level Control Line events stant modeler masters first Control Line trainer joins ranks sport flier point participating contest other club members seems far beyond grasp bridge gap Norfolk Aeromodelers include entrylevel event contest effective event must anyone can fly using simple off-theshelf items popular entry-level event Profile Sport Scale rules appeared April 1984 Model Aviation page 73 Anyone can fly profile replica full-scale aircraft 10 laps can compete profile Control Line kits pat terned after full-scale prototype Some like Sig Shoestring Sterlings ginner Series make good Control Line trainers permitting someones first model also entered first contest Fea turing entry-level event contest gives new flier something look ward maintaining interest en thusiasm bridges gap between sport contest flying builds confidence summarize efforts produced results aimed Club membership continues grow number active fliers has doubled father-and-son fly ing team first flew club trainer two years ago now among ag gressive Combat fliers Some people built first model recreation center now regulars join us Sunday local hobby shop has Control Line merchandise store owner quick point out new Control Line kits just went onto shelf doesnt mean promotion efforts have stopped realize thing put action got us now want keep way Promoting sport evolutionary process always refinement needs addedlike car pool get Junior modelers club field thats problemno challengethe Norfolk Aeromodelers will gladly deal responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT losing energy represented considerable length Seven-inch SleekStreak propellers cut down di ameter 6 prototype Only two-bladed props have used thus far fly model flying three-bladed props will add realism fully-wound motors temporarily held place placing 810-in length 1/32 piano wire vertically through nacelle pass through wire hook prop assembly hook bent lower end pin pins themselves can attached through hookeyes imbedded appropriate spacings piece 1 x 2-in pine strip motors wound pine strip pulled down vertically plane simultaneously removing pins prop assemblies action per mits motors unwind model launchedhorizontally firmlyinto prevailing breeze its best model aviation captures beauty excitement manmade flight fragile replica spark historys great aircraft rekindled Sugar Pu p/H ux Continued page 105 Cutting board aid cutting foam blocks special angle cuts will need cutting board board made 3-ft-sq sheet -in plywood sheet must flat true Using triangle ensure accuracy attach 12-in polished hardwood strips end 900 board 3 edge Use 1-in blocks under board gusset strips Also attach two wood strips 300 cutting tip angles Draw line June 1987 181 &U II £HEAP!CH EAP Lancaster/Norman Continued page 97
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 180, 181
Norfolk Aeromodelers Program Success Dwindling numbers waning interest sud denly flying site lost forever happens just Control Line clubs instance club seems headed toward pitfalls maybe revitali zation plan ECam Martin Pics SH Ringo LOCAL HOBBY CLUES weekly dog fight grounded airports parking plans journalistic grabber accurately caught Norfolk Aeromodeler Clubs plightas far went 30-member club lost its weekend flying site complete Control Line circlesto Norfolk International Airports plans temporary parking lot local papers headlineand brusque story accompaniedheld little hint prolonged quest new place fly club faceor lessons struggle taught us Fifteen months after club members first met Norfolk city planners still looking new site city planners expected lutions easy contacting citys Department Parks Recreation review alternative locations wasnt Although did manage secure new site Spring Combat Contest ostensibly supportive city plan nersfound ourselves colliding unpleasant reality city no other viable sites offer Local ordinances pro hibited model flying other city-owned recreational areas As approached vari ous community recreation centers schools learned compet THE NORFOLK AEROMODELERS PRESENT TAIL HOOK TOURNAMENT JUNE 28 & 30 1985 Fri &Sun FEATURING L AIRPLANE IER LANDING EXH1BITION JUNE 28 430-830 pm Pavilion Convention Center Virginia Beach Va __ODEL AIRPLANE CON TEST UNE 30 830am 500pm Naval Art Statron Oceana Vrrgrnra Beach Va 4y1 Y NAVY FAST n Snorordbv Information Norfolk Aeromodelers Call Lt Cam Martin 804 444-3373 work 804 495-4777 home Posters like excellent way become visible part community people can make understand enjoy participate modeling better chances city fathers will provide space facilities required fly ing same real estate used support Little League baseball soccer football host other youth- familyoriented activities managers facilities already hard-pressed meet com peting demands limited resources Ac tivities benefited large numbers youthful participants given priority scheduled first model club couple dozen active middle-aged fliers could get field someone elses game rained out After months received per mission fly distant parking lot vacant Sunday afternoons shared half parking lot motor cycle riding club met weekly well difficulties faced obtaining place fly served catalyst forced us rethink way club operated three facts 78 Model Aviation author Cam Martin launches Mike Garmons Sterling Hellcat Carrier model Fly Navy East symposium Carrier model demonstration really want appreciate flying models competing contests just try doing fiying field over year couldnt ignore club getting smaller Control Line supplies dif ficult obtain hobby shop no new members club Instead concluding nothing club could change situation set out prove ourselves few changes way did business could make difference make hobby fun everyone began vigorously promote Control Line modeling Straightforward goals established redirect clubs normal activities effective program increasing community awareness sup port hobby well bringing new activity club specific goals Educate general public about Con trol Line modeling Build membership within club Encourage spectators making activities visible accessible Assist newcomers entering hobby Improve access Control Line kits engines hardware local hobby shops Successfully promoting hobby re quired publicity generated isolated event Norfolk Aeromod elers began consistent year-round effort promote Control Line modeling using integrated approach activity planned carried out way reinforced follow-up activities After three years results have excellent Norfolk Aeromodelers have doubled number active fliers club Most gain result acquisition new modelers Support hobby shops has improved greatly well Per haps encouraging support have received community colleges shopping malls now allow us fly parking lots some planning required get things started very little additional effort required sustain dynamic program Few ideas original together have synergetic impacteach makes others effective fol lowing list isnt all-inclusive hope will prevent another club reinventing wheel putting promotional program together Club trainer club keeps 15-pow ered profile trainer field whenever fly availability rugged easy-to-fly model makes simple teach terested spectator single effective technique have employed ability provide person quick successful flying experience does important things Allows him experience hobby before committing time money Builds confidence proving dont have Chuck Yeager fly model successfully Dramatically improves chances newcomer will actually arrive firstflight stage own model Most new members started off people curious enough try club trainer important consistent have trainer available time fly Interested spectators usually impromp tu visitors arrive unannounced trainer package made up donated June1987 79 Left satisfied customer Ten-year-old Chris Walker has just finished flying club train er time received Poisroid photograph identical to take home show friends Above author prepares NorfoikAeromodelers trainerfor another busy day Use airpiane designed especially trainer such Midwest Snorky lineup Norfolk Aeromodelers Foxberg Racing Contest confirmation CL Racing ailve well Norfolk VA Note number young fliers spectators equipment fuel Since began keep ing trainer field nearly hundred people fathers sons daughters wives girlfriends grandparents etc have flown successfully word caution tempted use something other dedicated trainer instructional model Newcomers will devastated feel theyve destroyed favorite Sunday flier contest plane trainers look part seems help overcome individuals fear breaking pretty airplane club may want create Solo Certificate young pilots fly trainer unassisted mark achieve ment presenting pilot Polaroid photograph himself holding club trainer important thing recognize milestone reinforce good experience introduce would-be pilot friends will help him get started hobby Club instructors Having instructor center flying circle essential part making sure someones first flight club trainer successful have couple fliers regularly serve instructors club trainer Instructors like everyone else improve practice Ideally should ex perienced fliers comfortable sharing circle someone elses feet Patience tact positive attitude round out qualifications job An AMA structor emblem instructors sleeve 80 Model Aviation Tim YoMng right obsenes Dustin Knowles ieft mounts belicrank Sig Shoestring during Community Recreation Center modei buliding/flying seminas Ross Leighilter gives Daniel MoKinney helping hand first flight What goes around comes around no pun intended circle fliers Ross learned fly ciubs trainer oniy year before makes easy new guy identify needs approach terested flying trainer Modeling limited fathers sons Mike Keels gets assist mother Install engine mounts Sig Shoestring great beginners kit bythe way potential modeler gazes newlyerected mali display models case piacard promote ciubs entry ievel event Profile Sport Scale Display fea tures event rules contest date scale documentation kit box top sampie model Sterilng Beginners Series Grumman Helicat finished model winners first Profile Sport Scale event sponsored Norfolk Aeromodelers Jerry Minskoff left won Open class Goldberg Cosmic Wind also raced Foxberg event Jason Doakright inspired Hellcat mall dis play won Junior class Sterling 42-in-span version Kevin Brady f lies low-speed laps original North American T-28 TrojarProfile Carrier entry first exposure Control Line flying club trainer just year before photo taken Keven also flies model Profile Sport Scale event markings match full-scale plane Kevin flew stu dent Naval Aviator now flies Sea Stallion choppers forthe Navy Club information sheets simple type written 8 x 11 sheet paper contains basic background material valuable tool communicating essential informa tion about club minimum should include Name club club meets club flies include map directions List names phone numbers dividuals contact information sheet can photocopied printed needs dictate Use handouts flying field mall shows Display bulletin boards Ask hobby shop owner include sale Control Line item Postcards club secretary keeps blank postcards field box potential club member asked jot name address card later mailed reminder club meeting contest date may seem redundant youve just given someone information sheet telling him meet fourth Tuesday month additional reminder does make difference though new guy knows appreciate interest Hobby shop business cards carry few business cards wallets someone asks hobby materials come give him card hobby shop will appreciate support person asked will have easier time locating store hobby shop offers valuable services mail order house hard-pressed match ability re ceive advice examine kit firsthand before buying worth lot especially beginner hobby shop plays hidden role educating potential Control Line modelers person browsing through magazine rack stack kits learning much about hobby assuming hobby shop has Control Line merchandise its shelves well-stocked hobby shop keystone program educating public about modeling getting new people interested hobby Shopping List compiled bill materials identify items neces sary get started Control Line flying prepared three lists categorized engine size 049 15 35 matched flying lines fuel propeller proper application lists also categorized types Control Line kits allow newcomer distinguish trainer model sophisticated may beyond level experience provided a copy list Continued page 180 June1987 81 proof pudding As result promotional poster opening page Control Line Carrier demonstration received excellent spectator participant turnout DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation RIGHT! LATHATS MAXI 30 CHEAP Operate Using 50/s OOZE OIL 950/0 Methanol will give average fuel economy ounce per minute still have power turn 24 x 8 prop over 5700 RPMs SEE ONE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP CaU Parts PeoPAL z4 c P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 42-5967 happening around town Spreading word through vehicles visibly increases number spectators come watch contest event makes few people aware club hobby Special event flyers traditional con test information sheet distributed club sponsoring contest written AMA rule book language benefit contestants also produce sep arate announcement written laymans terms invite spectators come watch contest participate seminar include name phone number club member contact additional formation announcements placed bulletin boards high-traffic areas such shopping malls public li braries hobby shop windows etc Display window exhibits obtained permission put Control Line model exhibit information placards local shopping malls unused display case display place two weeks promote upcoming contest exhibit attracted much atten tionit display far longer could have sustained manned mall show mall merchants demanded allowed use previously unwanted display case Doing window exhibit gave us exposure such numbers people eager anotherbut still waiting display case become available again Entry-level Control Line events stant modeler masters first Control Line trainer joins ranks sport flier point participating contest other club members seems far beyond grasp bridge gap Norfolk Aeromodelers include entrylevel event contest effective event must anyone can fly using simple off-theshelf items popular entry-level event Profile Sport Scale rules appeared April 1984 Model Aviation page 73 Anyone can fly profile replica full-scale aircraft 10 laps can compete profile Control Line kits pat terned after full-scale prototype Some like Sig Shoestring Sterlings ginner Series make good Control Line trainers permitting someones first model also entered first contest Fea turing entry-level event contest gives new flier something look ward maintaining interest en thusiasm bridges gap between sport contest flying builds confidence summarize efforts produced results aimed Club membership continues grow number active fliers has doubled father-and-son fly ing team first flew club trainer two years ago now among ag gressive Combat fliers Some people built first model recreation center now regulars join us Sunday local hobby shop has Control Line merchandise store owner quick point out new Control Line kits just went onto shelf doesnt mean promotion efforts have stopped realize thing put action got us now want keep way Promoting sport evolutionary process always refinement needs addedlike car pool get Junior modelers club field thats problemno challengethe Norfolk Aeromodelers will gladly deal responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT losing energy represented considerable length Seven-inch SleekStreak propellers cut down di ameter 6 prototype Only two-bladed props have used thus far fly model flying three-bladed props will add realism fully-wound motors temporarily held place placing 810-in length 1/32 piano wire vertically through nacelle pass through wire hook prop assembly hook bent lower end pin pins themselves can attached through hookeyes imbedded appropriate spacings piece 1 x 2-in pine strip motors wound pine strip pulled down vertically plane simultaneously removing pins prop assemblies action per mits motors unwind model launchedhorizontally firmlyinto prevailing breeze its best model aviation captures beauty excitement manmade flight fragile replica spark historys great aircraft rekindled Sugar Pu p/H ux Continued page 105 Cutting board aid cutting foam blocks special angle cuts will need cutting board board made 3-ft-sq sheet -in plywood sheet must flat true Using triangle ensure accuracy attach 12-in polished hardwood strips end 900 board 3 edge Use 1-in blocks under board gusset strips Also attach two wood strips 300 cutting tip angles Draw line June 1987 181 &U II £HEAP!CH EAP Lancaster/Norman Continued page 97
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 180, 181
Norfolk Aeromodelers Program Success Dwindling numbers waning interest sud denly flying site lost forever happens just Control Line clubs instance club seems headed toward pitfalls maybe revitali zation plan ECam Martin Pics SH Ringo LOCAL HOBBY CLUES weekly dog fight grounded airports parking plans journalistic grabber accurately caught Norfolk Aeromodeler Clubs plightas far went 30-member club lost its weekend flying site complete Control Line circlesto Norfolk International Airports plans temporary parking lot local papers headlineand brusque story accompaniedheld little hint prolonged quest new place fly club faceor lessons struggle taught us Fifteen months after club members first met Norfolk city planners still looking new site city planners expected lutions easy contacting citys Department Parks Recreation review alternative locations wasnt Although did manage secure new site Spring Combat Contest ostensibly supportive city plan nersfound ourselves colliding unpleasant reality city no other viable sites offer Local ordinances pro hibited model flying other city-owned recreational areas As approached vari ous community recreation centers schools learned compet THE NORFOLK AEROMODELERS PRESENT TAIL HOOK TOURNAMENT JUNE 28 & 30 1985 Fri &Sun FEATURING L AIRPLANE IER LANDING EXH1BITION JUNE 28 430-830 pm Pavilion Convention Center Virginia Beach Va __ODEL AIRPLANE CON TEST UNE 30 830am 500pm Naval Art Statron Oceana Vrrgrnra Beach Va 4y1 Y NAVY FAST n Snorordbv Information Norfolk Aeromodelers Call Lt Cam Martin 804 444-3373 work 804 495-4777 home Posters like excellent way become visible part community people can make understand enjoy participate modeling better chances city fathers will provide space facilities required fly ing same real estate used support Little League baseball soccer football host other youth- familyoriented activities managers facilities already hard-pressed meet com peting demands limited resources Ac tivities benefited large numbers youthful participants given priority scheduled first model club couple dozen active middle-aged fliers could get field someone elses game rained out After months received per mission fly distant parking lot vacant Sunday afternoons shared half parking lot motor cycle riding club met weekly well difficulties faced obtaining place fly served catalyst forced us rethink way club operated three facts 78 Model Aviation author Cam Martin launches Mike Garmons Sterling Hellcat Carrier model Fly Navy East symposium Carrier model demonstration really want appreciate flying models competing contests just try doing fiying field over year couldnt ignore club getting smaller Control Line supplies dif ficult obtain hobby shop no new members club Instead concluding nothing club could change situation set out prove ourselves few changes way did business could make difference make hobby fun everyone began vigorously promote Control Line modeling Straightforward goals established redirect clubs normal activities effective program increasing community awareness sup port hobby well bringing new activity club specific goals Educate general public about Con trol Line modeling Build membership within club Encourage spectators making activities visible accessible Assist newcomers entering hobby Improve access Control Line kits engines hardware local hobby shops Successfully promoting hobby re quired publicity generated isolated event Norfolk Aeromod elers began consistent year-round effort promote Control Line modeling using integrated approach activity planned carried out way reinforced follow-up activities After three years results have excellent Norfolk Aeromodelers have doubled number active fliers club Most gain result acquisition new modelers Support hobby shops has improved greatly well Per haps encouraging support have received community colleges shopping malls now allow us fly parking lots some planning required get things started very little additional effort required sustain dynamic program Few ideas original together have synergetic impacteach makes others effective fol lowing list isnt all-inclusive hope will prevent another club reinventing wheel putting promotional program together Club trainer club keeps 15-pow ered profile trainer field whenever fly availability rugged easy-to-fly model makes simple teach terested spectator single effective technique have employed ability provide person quick successful flying experience does important things Allows him experience hobby before committing time money Builds confidence proving dont have Chuck Yeager fly model successfully Dramatically improves chances newcomer will actually arrive firstflight stage own model Most new members started off people curious enough try club trainer important consistent have trainer available time fly Interested spectators usually impromp tu visitors arrive unannounced trainer package made up donated June1987 79 Left satisfied customer Ten-year-old Chris Walker has just finished flying club train er time received Poisroid photograph identical to take home show friends Above author prepares NorfoikAeromodelers trainerfor another busy day Use airpiane designed especially trainer such Midwest Snorky lineup Norfolk Aeromodelers Foxberg Racing Contest confirmation CL Racing ailve well Norfolk VA Note number young fliers spectators equipment fuel Since began keep ing trainer field nearly hundred people fathers sons daughters wives girlfriends grandparents etc have flown successfully word caution tempted use something other dedicated trainer instructional model Newcomers will devastated feel theyve destroyed favorite Sunday flier contest plane trainers look part seems help overcome individuals fear breaking pretty airplane club may want create Solo Certificate young pilots fly trainer unassisted mark achieve ment presenting pilot Polaroid photograph himself holding club trainer important thing recognize milestone reinforce good experience introduce would-be pilot friends will help him get started hobby Club instructors Having instructor center flying circle essential part making sure someones first flight club trainer successful have couple fliers regularly serve instructors club trainer Instructors like everyone else improve practice Ideally should ex perienced fliers comfortable sharing circle someone elses feet Patience tact positive attitude round out qualifications job An AMA structor emblem instructors sleeve 80 Model Aviation Tim YoMng right obsenes Dustin Knowles ieft mounts belicrank Sig Shoestring during Community Recreation Center modei buliding/flying seminas Ross Leighilter gives Daniel MoKinney helping hand first flight What goes around comes around no pun intended circle fliers Ross learned fly ciubs trainer oniy year before makes easy new guy identify needs approach terested flying trainer Modeling limited fathers sons Mike Keels gets assist mother Install engine mounts Sig Shoestring great beginners kit bythe way potential modeler gazes newlyerected mali display models case piacard promote ciubs entry ievel event Profile Sport Scale Display fea tures event rules contest date scale documentation kit box top sampie model Sterilng Beginners Series Grumman Helicat finished model winners first Profile Sport Scale event sponsored Norfolk Aeromodelers Jerry Minskoff left won Open class Goldberg Cosmic Wind also raced Foxberg event Jason Doakright inspired Hellcat mall dis play won Junior class Sterling 42-in-span version Kevin Brady f lies low-speed laps original North American T-28 TrojarProfile Carrier entry first exposure Control Line flying club trainer just year before photo taken Keven also flies model Profile Sport Scale event markings match full-scale plane Kevin flew stu dent Naval Aviator now flies Sea Stallion choppers forthe Navy Club information sheets simple type written 8 x 11 sheet paper contains basic background material valuable tool communicating essential informa tion about club minimum should include Name club club meets club flies include map directions List names phone numbers dividuals contact information sheet can photocopied printed needs dictate Use handouts flying field mall shows Display bulletin boards Ask hobby shop owner include sale Control Line item Postcards club secretary keeps blank postcards field box potential club member asked jot name address card later mailed reminder club meeting contest date may seem redundant youve just given someone information sheet telling him meet fourth Tuesday month additional reminder does make difference though new guy knows appreciate interest Hobby shop business cards carry few business cards wallets someone asks hobby materials come give him card hobby shop will appreciate support person asked will have easier time locating store hobby shop offers valuable services mail order house hard-pressed match ability re ceive advice examine kit firsthand before buying worth lot especially beginner hobby shop plays hidden role educating potential Control Line modelers person browsing through magazine rack stack kits learning much about hobby assuming hobby shop has Control Line merchandise its shelves well-stocked hobby shop keystone program educating public about modeling getting new people interested hobby Shopping List compiled bill materials identify items neces sary get started Control Line flying prepared three lists categorized engine size 049 15 35 matched flying lines fuel propeller proper application lists also categorized types Control Line kits allow newcomer distinguish trainer model sophisticated may beyond level experience provided a copy list Continued page 180 June1987 81 proof pudding As result promotional poster opening page Control Line Carrier demonstration received excellent spectator participant turnout DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation RIGHT! LATHATS MAXI 30 CHEAP Operate Using 50/s OOZE OIL 950/0 Methanol will give average fuel economy ounce per minute still have power turn 24 x 8 prop over 5700 RPMs SEE ONE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP CaU Parts PeoPAL z4 c P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 42-5967 happening around town Spreading word through vehicles visibly increases number spectators come watch contest event makes few people aware club hobby Special event flyers traditional con test information sheet distributed club sponsoring contest written AMA rule book language benefit contestants also produce sep arate announcement written laymans terms invite spectators come watch contest participate seminar include name phone number club member contact additional formation announcements placed bulletin boards high-traffic areas such shopping malls public li braries hobby shop windows etc Display window exhibits obtained permission put Control Line model exhibit information placards local shopping malls unused display case display place two weeks promote upcoming contest exhibit attracted much atten tionit display far longer could have sustained manned mall show mall merchants demanded allowed use previously unwanted display case Doing window exhibit gave us exposure such numbers people eager anotherbut still waiting display case become available again Entry-level Control Line events stant modeler masters first Control Line trainer joins ranks sport flier point participating contest other club members seems far beyond grasp bridge gap Norfolk Aeromodelers include entrylevel event contest effective event must anyone can fly using simple off-theshelf items popular entry-level event Profile Sport Scale rules appeared April 1984 Model Aviation page 73 Anyone can fly profile replica full-scale aircraft 10 laps can compete profile Control Line kits pat terned after full-scale prototype Some like Sig Shoestring Sterlings ginner Series make good Control Line trainers permitting someones first model also entered first contest Fea turing entry-level event contest gives new flier something look ward maintaining interest en thusiasm bridges gap between sport contest flying builds confidence summarize efforts produced results aimed Club membership continues grow number active fliers has doubled father-and-son fly ing team first flew club trainer two years ago now among ag gressive Combat fliers Some people built first model recreation center now regulars join us Sunday local hobby shop has Control Line merchandise store owner quick point out new Control Line kits just went onto shelf doesnt mean promotion efforts have stopped realize thing put action got us now want keep way Promoting sport evolutionary process always refinement needs addedlike car pool get Junior modelers club field thats problemno challengethe Norfolk Aeromodelers will gladly deal responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT losing energy represented considerable length Seven-inch SleekStreak propellers cut down di ameter 6 prototype Only two-bladed props have used thus far fly model flying three-bladed props will add realism fully-wound motors temporarily held place placing 810-in length 1/32 piano wire vertically through nacelle pass through wire hook prop assembly hook bent lower end pin pins themselves can attached through hookeyes imbedded appropriate spacings piece 1 x 2-in pine strip motors wound pine strip pulled down vertically plane simultaneously removing pins prop assemblies action per mits motors unwind model launchedhorizontally firmlyinto prevailing breeze its best model aviation captures beauty excitement manmade flight fragile replica spark historys great aircraft rekindled Sugar Pu p/H ux Continued page 105 Cutting board aid cutting foam blocks special angle cuts will need cutting board board made 3-ft-sq sheet -in plywood sheet must flat true Using triangle ensure accuracy attach 12-in polished hardwood strips end 900 board 3 edge Use 1-in blocks under board gusset strips Also attach two wood strips 300 cutting tip angles Draw line June 1987 181 &U II £HEAP!CH EAP Lancaster/Norman Continued page 97
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81, 180, 181
Norfolk Aeromodelers Program Success Dwindling numbers waning interest sud denly flying site lost forever happens just Control Line clubs instance club seems headed toward pitfalls maybe revitali zation plan ECam Martin Pics SH Ringo LOCAL HOBBY CLUES weekly dog fight grounded airports parking plans journalistic grabber accurately caught Norfolk Aeromodeler Clubs plightas far went 30-member club lost its weekend flying site complete Control Line circlesto Norfolk International Airports plans temporary parking lot local papers headlineand brusque story accompaniedheld little hint prolonged quest new place fly club faceor lessons struggle taught us Fifteen months after club members first met Norfolk city planners still looking new site city planners expected lutions easy contacting citys Department Parks Recreation review alternative locations wasnt Although did manage secure new site Spring Combat Contest ostensibly supportive city plan nersfound ourselves colliding unpleasant reality city no other viable sites offer Local ordinances pro hibited model flying other city-owned recreational areas As approached vari ous community recreation centers schools learned compet THE NORFOLK AEROMODELERS PRESENT TAIL HOOK TOURNAMENT JUNE 28 & 30 1985 Fri &Sun FEATURING L AIRPLANE IER LANDING EXH1BITION JUNE 28 430-830 pm Pavilion Convention Center Virginia Beach Va __ODEL AIRPLANE CON TEST UNE 30 830am 500pm Naval Art Statron Oceana Vrrgrnra Beach Va 4y1 Y NAVY FAST n Snorordbv Information Norfolk Aeromodelers Call Lt Cam Martin 804 444-3373 work 804 495-4777 home Posters like excellent way become visible part community people can make understand enjoy participate modeling better chances city fathers will provide space facilities required fly ing same real estate used support Little League baseball soccer football host other youth- familyoriented activities managers facilities already hard-pressed meet com peting demands limited resources Ac tivities benefited large numbers youthful participants given priority scheduled first model club couple dozen active middle-aged fliers could get field someone elses game rained out After months received per mission fly distant parking lot vacant Sunday afternoons shared half parking lot motor cycle riding club met weekly well difficulties faced obtaining place fly served catalyst forced us rethink way club operated three facts 78 Model Aviation author Cam Martin launches Mike Garmons Sterling Hellcat Carrier model Fly Navy East symposium Carrier model demonstration really want appreciate flying models competing contests just try doing fiying field over year couldnt ignore club getting smaller Control Line supplies dif ficult obtain hobby shop no new members club Instead concluding nothing club could change situation set out prove ourselves few changes way did business could make difference make hobby fun everyone began vigorously promote Control Line modeling Straightforward goals established redirect clubs normal activities effective program increasing community awareness sup port hobby well bringing new activity club specific goals Educate general public about Con trol Line modeling Build membership within club Encourage spectators making activities visible accessible Assist newcomers entering hobby Improve access Control Line kits engines hardware local hobby shops Successfully promoting hobby re quired publicity generated isolated event Norfolk Aeromod elers began consistent year-round effort promote Control Line modeling using integrated approach activity planned carried out way reinforced follow-up activities After three years results have excellent Norfolk Aeromodelers have doubled number active fliers club Most gain result acquisition new modelers Support hobby shops has improved greatly well Per haps encouraging support have received community colleges shopping malls now allow us fly parking lots some planning required get things started very little additional effort required sustain dynamic program Few ideas original together have synergetic impacteach makes others effective fol lowing list isnt all-inclusive hope will prevent another club reinventing wheel putting promotional program together Club trainer club keeps 15-pow ered profile trainer field whenever fly availability rugged easy-to-fly model makes simple teach terested spectator single effective technique have employed ability provide person quick successful flying experience does important things Allows him experience hobby before committing time money Builds confidence proving dont have Chuck Yeager fly model successfully Dramatically improves chances newcomer will actually arrive firstflight stage own model Most new members started off people curious enough try club trainer important consistent have trainer available time fly Interested spectators usually impromp tu visitors arrive unannounced trainer package made up donated June1987 79 Left satisfied customer Ten-year-old Chris Walker has just finished flying club train er time received Poisroid photograph identical to take home show friends Above author prepares NorfoikAeromodelers trainerfor another busy day Use airpiane designed especially trainer such Midwest Snorky lineup Norfolk Aeromodelers Foxberg Racing Contest confirmation CL Racing ailve well Norfolk VA Note number young fliers spectators equipment fuel Since began keep ing trainer field nearly hundred people fathers sons daughters wives girlfriends grandparents etc have flown successfully word caution tempted use something other dedicated trainer instructional model Newcomers will devastated feel theyve destroyed favorite Sunday flier contest plane trainers look part seems help overcome individuals fear breaking pretty airplane club may want create Solo Certificate young pilots fly trainer unassisted mark achieve ment presenting pilot Polaroid photograph himself holding club trainer important thing recognize milestone reinforce good experience introduce would-be pilot friends will help him get started hobby Club instructors Having instructor center flying circle essential part making sure someones first flight club trainer successful have couple fliers regularly serve instructors club trainer Instructors like everyone else improve practice Ideally should ex perienced fliers comfortable sharing circle someone elses feet Patience tact positive attitude round out qualifications job An AMA structor emblem instructors sleeve 80 Model Aviation Tim YoMng right obsenes Dustin Knowles ieft mounts belicrank Sig Shoestring during Community Recreation Center modei buliding/flying seminas Ross Leighilter gives Daniel MoKinney helping hand first flight What goes around comes around no pun intended circle fliers Ross learned fly ciubs trainer oniy year before makes easy new guy identify needs approach terested flying trainer Modeling limited fathers sons Mike Keels gets assist mother Install engine mounts Sig Shoestring great beginners kit bythe way potential modeler gazes newlyerected mali display models case piacard promote ciubs entry ievel event Profile Sport Scale Display fea tures event rules contest date scale documentation kit box top sampie model Sterilng Beginners Series Grumman Helicat finished model winners first Profile Sport Scale event sponsored Norfolk Aeromodelers Jerry Minskoff left won Open class Goldberg Cosmic Wind also raced Foxberg event Jason Doakright inspired Hellcat mall dis play won Junior class Sterling 42-in-span version Kevin Brady f lies low-speed laps original North American T-28 TrojarProfile Carrier entry first exposure Control Line flying club trainer just year before photo taken Keven also flies model Profile Sport Scale event markings match full-scale plane Kevin flew stu dent Naval Aviator now flies Sea Stallion choppers forthe Navy Club information sheets simple type written 8 x 11 sheet paper contains basic background material valuable tool communicating essential informa tion about club minimum should include Name club club meets club flies include map directions List names phone numbers dividuals contact information sheet can photocopied printed needs dictate Use handouts flying field mall shows Display bulletin boards Ask hobby shop owner include sale Control Line item Postcards club secretary keeps blank postcards field box potential club member asked jot name address card later mailed reminder club meeting contest date may seem redundant youve just given someone information sheet telling him meet fourth Tuesday month additional reminder does make difference though new guy knows appreciate interest Hobby shop business cards carry few business cards wallets someone asks hobby materials come give him card hobby shop will appreciate support person asked will have easier time locating store hobby shop offers valuable services mail order house hard-pressed match ability re ceive advice examine kit firsthand before buying worth lot especially beginner hobby shop plays hidden role educating potential Control Line modelers person browsing through magazine rack stack kits learning much about hobby assuming hobby shop has Control Line merchandise its shelves well-stocked hobby shop keystone program educating public about modeling getting new people interested hobby Shopping List compiled bill materials identify items neces sary get started Control Line flying prepared three lists categorized engine size 049 15 35 matched flying lines fuel propeller proper application lists also categorized types Control Line kits allow newcomer distinguish trainer model sophisticated may beyond level experience provided a copy list Continued page 180 June1987 81 proof pudding As result promotional poster opening page Control Line Carrier demonstration received excellent spectator participant turnout DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation RIGHT! LATHATS MAXI 30 CHEAP Operate Using 50/s OOZE OIL 950/0 Methanol will give average fuel economy ounce per minute still have power turn 24 x 8 prop over 5700 RPMs SEE ONE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP CaU Parts PeoPAL z4 c P 0 Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 42-5967 happening around town Spreading word through vehicles visibly increases number spectators come watch contest event makes few people aware club hobby Special event flyers traditional con test information sheet distributed club sponsoring contest written AMA rule book language benefit contestants also produce sep arate announcement written laymans terms invite spectators come watch contest participate seminar include name phone number club member contact additional formation announcements placed bulletin boards high-traffic areas such shopping malls public li braries hobby shop windows etc Display window exhibits obtained permission put Control Line model exhibit information placards local shopping malls unused display case display place two weeks promote upcoming contest exhibit attracted much atten tionit display far longer could have sustained manned mall show mall merchants demanded allowed use previously unwanted display case Doing window exhibit gave us exposure such numbers people eager anotherbut still waiting display case become available again Entry-level Control Line events stant modeler masters first Control Line trainer joins ranks sport flier point participating contest other club members seems far beyond grasp bridge gap Norfolk Aeromodelers include entrylevel event contest effective event must anyone can fly using simple off-theshelf items popular entry-level event Profile Sport Scale rules appeared April 1984 Model Aviation page 73 Anyone can fly profile replica full-scale aircraft 10 laps can compete profile Control Line kits pat terned after full-scale prototype Some like Sig Shoestring Sterlings ginner Series make good Control Line trainers permitting someones first model also entered first contest Fea turing entry-level event contest gives new flier something look ward maintaining interest en thusiasm bridges gap between sport contest flying builds confidence summarize efforts produced results aimed Club membership continues grow number active fliers has doubled father-and-son fly ing team first flew club trainer two years ago now among ag gressive Combat fliers Some people built first model recreation center now regulars join us Sunday local hobby shop has Control Line merchandise store owner quick point out new Control Line kits just went onto shelf doesnt mean promotion efforts have stopped realize thing put action got us now want keep way Promoting sport evolutionary process always refinement needs addedlike car pool get Junior modelers club field thats problemno challengethe Norfolk Aeromodelers will gladly deal responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT losing energy represented considerable length Seven-inch SleekStreak propellers cut down di ameter 6 prototype Only two-bladed props have used thus far fly model flying three-bladed props will add realism fully-wound motors temporarily held place placing 810-in length 1/32 piano wire vertically through nacelle pass through wire hook prop assembly hook bent lower end pin pins themselves can attached through hookeyes imbedded appropriate spacings piece 1 x 2-in pine strip motors wound pine strip pulled down vertically plane simultaneously removing pins prop assemblies action per mits motors unwind model launchedhorizontally firmlyinto prevailing breeze its best model aviation captures beauty excitement manmade flight fragile replica spark historys great aircraft rekindled Sugar Pu p/H ux Continued page 105 Cutting board aid cutting foam blocks special angle cuts will need cutting board board made 3-ft-sq sheet -in plywood sheet must flat true Using triangle ensure accuracy attach 12-in polished hardwood strips end 900 board 3 edge Use 1-in blocks under board gusset strips Also attach two wood strips 300 cutting tip angles Draw line June 1987 181 &U II £HEAP!CH EAP Lancaster/Norman Continued page 97