District III — 2011/07
Frank Granelli provided the following great information.
Mall show at Arnot Mall
Mall shows are ideal opportunities for local model aircraft clubs and individual modelers to demonstrate to the public what model aviation is all about. On Saturday, April 9, the Harris Hill Lift Over Drag RC Club (HHLD) made the most of such an opportunity at the very busy Arnot Mall in Horseheads, New York. The club had secured the Central Hub location — the largest shopping area within 70 or more miles — and made the most of it.
Many club members, plus pilots from other local clubs, displayed more than 20 aircraft and spent more than six hours working with the thousands of mall shoppers who stopped by to view the aircraft. The aircraft displayed included:
- Trainers
- Sport airplanes
- Scale aircraft
- Jets
In addition to the usual first questions (How high? How far? How much?), the most asked was, "Where do you fly, and can the kids and I come to watch?" Since the club flies just a few miles away from the mall, you can bet there will be many visitors at the flying field and some new members.
The club members appreciated all the interest generated, but probably the most rewarding encounters were with former modelers who had "lost their way" and no longer flew. More than a few of these were amazed at how far modeling has advanced and most left hoping to return to their former sport.
Thank you to the many who worked so hard to make this event a special success.
RC aerotowing
RC aerotowing is an enjoyable form of gliding very similar to full scale. Simply stated, a glider is pulled into the air with a tow plane. Groups across the country are doing this and now have a specific group focused on promoting and coordinating the fun for all enthusiasts.
One of the group's leaders is Dave Darr of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Dave has been an organizer of "fun" for many years and his guidance will be a positive enhancement to this activity. The group's website is www.rcaerotowing.com. Dave can also be contacted via email at [email protected].
District III election
It is now time for the District III election. Specific details have been advertised in Model Aviation for the past few months. In the next few months, please become familiar with the candidates and vote accordingly.
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