Author: Bliss Teague
Edition: Model Aviation - 2013/02
Page Numbers: 143

The following story comes from Tom Bennion, safety officer for the Davis Bridge Aeromodelers in Parkton, North Carolina.On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Davis Bridge Aeromodelers (DBA), hosted a display and flight demonstration for Cub Scout Pack #329, Cape Fear Council, Lumber River District. Cub Scout Pack #329 is a new pack located in Parkton, North Carolina. Although it was Mother’s Day weekend, we had a great turnout from Davis Bridge Aeromodelers members.Thirteen Davis Bridge members and one guest member, Vince Warren of the Fayetteville RC Club fielded 32 airplanes for display and flying. After a short introduction by the Davis Bridge safety officer, the Scouts were given an opportunity to walk among the airplanes for a closer look at all of the models, as well as talk with the club members. All of the Cub Scouts and their Scout Masters were then moved to a safe area, while some of the members showed off their flying skills. Using one trainer aircraft, each Cub Scout was escorted to the flightline and given an opportunity to fly the trainer using a buddy-box system. The event was small by most standards, but this allowed DBA members to spend more time with each Cub Scout and the leaders. Before the event, the Davis Bridge Aeromodelers ordered 15 Starfire Gliders from the AMA’s Cloud 9 Museum Store so that we could give each of the Scouts a souvenir.
We left them with a challenge to build the airplanes at one of their meetings then have a contest to see who could fly theirs the farthest. They have accepted our challenge and will let us know the results. The Cub Scouts enjoyed the activities and the Davis Bridge Members did as well.
Davis Bridge Aeromodelers and Cub Scout Pack 329, May 12, 2012.
Patty Weik (Pack 329 secretary/treasurer) watches as her son, Quentin, receives some hands-on training from Davis Bridge members Rick Beasley, Tom Bennion, and guest Vince Warren.
Members of Pack 329 talk with Davis Bridge member Johnny Raynor about his collection of electric-powered warbirds.
The Scouts receive a welcome and safety briefing from Davis Bridge Safety Officer Tom Bennion.