IN ADDITION to aeromodeling flying
events that are open for public attendance,
AMA clubs need to collaborate with other
activities to promote the sport of
aeromodeling. Consider setting up model
airplane exhibits at malls, flea markets, trade
shows, festivals, air shows, and other
activities that offer exhibitor space.
Club president Carl Vogel has sent us a
report of how his club partnered with an
airport open house.
“Chris Siderwicz invited the Discover
Flying R/C Club to participate in the
semiannual Cape Cod Airport Open House
on August 19, 2006. Chris has always felt
that the club and model aviation are a
significant part of the recreational theme of
the airport. The airport is home to numerous
homebuilt airplanes, ultralights, and antiques.
The airport emulates those of a bygone era of
grass runways and recreational aviation that
were typical in the 1920s and 1930s.
“More than 40 airplanes from all over the
Northeast flew in for the event including a
DC-3 from New York, and more than 500
spectators from the local community joined
in the festivities.
“Approximately 15 of the club members
brought five pop-ups and more than 20
airplanes of various types including
helicopters. We obtained a mall-show kit
from AMA Headquarters and prepared
informational handouts about our club. We
provided the attending community members
with a substantial overview of aeromodeling
and a comprehensive package of
information.
“We set up a TV/DVD and continuously
showed a series of model aviation movies.
Many people had a chance to experience
what it’s like to fly model airplanes and
helicopters on two flight simulators.
“This was an excellent opportunity for the
club to ensure for the future use of our flying
site. We were able to answer questions
regarding who we are, what we do, and how
we coexist with the airport.
“I want to thank all the club members
who helped set up the exhibits and explain
the many facets of model aviation to the
crowds of people that attended the airport’s
open house. I especially want to thank Chris
Siderwicz for inviting the club and
recognizing that we are an important part of
the airport community.”
Carl has written several event reports in
the past year for use in these columns. His
contributions are greatly appreciated.
The district officers and I write event
reports for nearly all the things we attend
however, we can’t get to every one. If you
want your club’s event or activity featured in
an MA column or the district Web site, please
send me photos and a writeup.
Once again, the nostalgic Cape Cod Airport hosted an open house that attracted many fullscale
airplanes and hundreds of spectators. The DC-3 from New York had a full airline
interior and put on a flying demonstration with low- and high-speed passes.
Full-scale antiques and warbirds were the specialty. The Stearman participated in the flying
demonstrations and the AT-6 flew in formation with the DC-3.
The Discover Flying R/C Club set up its model aircraft next to the antique hangar that
provided an excellent vantage point to draw from the crowd.
Two RC flight simulators and model airplane
flying videos were popular and ran all day.
Edition: Model Aviation - 2007/04
Page Numbers: 167