I WANT to thank all the clubs that have been
sending in reports. I also want to remind
everyone of certain criteria these reports
should follow. Answer the five questions:
who, what, where, when, and why.
Any pictures sent as attachments must be
no less than 300 pixels per inch (ppi) to be
useable. The following chart may help you to
determine if your digital photos are of an
acceptable resolution.
Talk about tenacity and the desire to do
something badly ... the following says it all.
Ed London, instructor for the Saint Clair
County Propbusters in Goodells, Michigan,
sent this in. George Davis, paralyzed from the
neck down, always wanted to fly, but how
could that happen? Necessity is the mother of
invention.
A special setup was designed and built so
George could manipulate a two-stick radio by
using his mouth and tongue on special
extensions. Ed was George’s instructor and
for the past two years George has been able
to fly a model on a buddy-box setup.
Ed starts the engine and takes off. Once in
the air George takes over and could even do
some aerobatic maneuvers. Afterward Ed
lands the airplane.
This past July was the crowning glory for
George and Ed. George made his first
landing. It was slightly rough but with no
damage. “Let’s try that again,” George
remarked. The next one was a greaser.
Can anyone imagine the feeling of
accomplishment George and Ed had that day?
Congratulations George Davis and Ed
London for your patience and perseverance.
I had the pleasure of attending the first
Aviation Career Day presented by Pontiac
Miniature Aircraft Club (PMAC) of Pontiac,
Michigan, for the Boy Scouts of America in
the Clinton Valley Council.
Ed Kincer, program director for PMAC,
and Steve Brown, activities director for the
council, along with the members of PMAC
put it all together.
Eighty-seven Scouts attended for an
attempt to earn their aviation merit badges.
PMAC supplied the trainers, buddy boxes,
and simulators that were used. There was a
ground school as well.
A luncheon was served by PMAC.
Speakers who outlined careers in the aviation
community included John Hoover from
Rider’s Hobby; John Becker, a pilot for Delta
Airlines; Joel Kinkaid, a pilot for Spirit
Airlines; and myself.
I have not seen a more attentive, wellmannered
group of youngsters as these
Scouts in a long time. I think I had as much
fun if not more than the Scouts.
PMAC did a great job. This should be a
model for other clubs to get involved with our
future modelers.
Til next time, have fun, fly safely, and take a
youngster to your flying field. C.A.V.U.
640 x 480 = 8.8 x 6.6 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 2.1 x 1.6-inch photo
1024 x 768 = 14.2 x 10.6 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 3.4 x 2.56-inch
photo
1600 x 1200 = 22.2 x 16.6 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 5.3 x 4 inch photo
2048 x 1536 = 28.4 x 21.3 inches at 72 ppi
converted to 300 ppi = 6.8 x 5.1 inch photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 2007/12
Page Numbers: 183
