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Helping Youth

Author: F. Roales


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 52, 54, 56

HELPING YOUTH Tn County Aero Club visits Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village Frank Roales early afternoon air about good gets model flying October temperatures mid 60s very light southwest breeze direction would allow us use longest takeoff landing distance available least thing off minds three members Tn County Aero Club waited thel5-foot high gate vehicles full RC models fly fenced security compound recreational area Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village Vincennes IN put flying demo youths make up population facility latest series events taken place over two-month period starting Gary Graves Science Educator Village contacted 52 Model Aviation or preps Two-Meter Spirit hi-start launch Flying demos followup AMA Cub buildinglflying activity part Science class Pat English assembles -scale Aeronca C-3 students look Groups attentive asked good questions some assistance needed help locating some plans simple glider use Science class teaching school Tn County Aero keeps supply AMA Cubs hand education projects youth events After phone conversations club president Les Wyrick secretary-treasurer Pat English set up time go out facility discuss what could help met Gary waiting area main building told him about box AMA Cubs brought us explaining purpose simplicity ease construction thought would fit well class After talks joined Village Executive Director Charlotte Nesbitt full-scale pilot showed us model facility explained workings organization very supportive enthusiastic about idea using model aircraft facility Gary accepted offer AIVIA Cubs suggestion mini flying contest upon completion thanked us said stack model magazines brought us would also help generate interest also talked possibility flying demo later date next time saw Gary buying Gentle Lady himself stated students building Cubs visit along class building sparked own interest again talked flying demo asked us come out Village look over see acceptable flying site Later three us went out decided high security fencing trees just beyond could Gary another member staff met us gate guided us around buildings cart path track fly would doing takeoffs landings center area covered very coarse grass weeds cut height about four inches would easy get airborne stuff first group brought out detention awaiting placement somewhere else boys Village short timeanywhere overnight month Les first fly Balsa USA Excaliber made air after longerthan-normal run After aerobatic flight model returned safely meantime hi-start stretched far fence across baseball diamond hooked up Great Planes Spirit Two-Meter glider released As rushed up near-vertical ascent Pat explained principles unpowered flight As luck would have able work small amount lift generated roof buildings illustrate explanation Pat Les answered questions number topics concerning airplanes brought Pat assembled -scale Balsa 54 Model Aviation LAGE JIG STATIONS MORE GATOR PRODUCTS Provides solid support accurate building Rugged 7ply aircraft plywood construction Three sizes available Standard tar fuse up 7-1/2 wide Jumbo tor fuse up 10 wide Giant Scale fuse up 15 wide Use building board base mount Uni-St rut Guide Rails versatile set-up Contains hardware & instructions including Uni-Strut information Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $2195 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 395 Box 4 Giant Scale Jig Stations $3895 2 Five Ft Guide Rails & Mounting Nuts . $2295 MV-i Typhoon Nats FAI Winner Plans Parts available 909 1000 22 1140 versians Plug-in Wing Tube & Socket Sets 7/16 5/8 7/8 1-1/2 dia Special Lengths Order Plug-in Wing Adjusters 4-pack Adjust Both Wing Panels Plug-in Adjustable Stab Kits Micro-Adjustment far Both Stab Panels Soft-N-Safe Engine Mounts far 120 91 60 size engines Feather Life Glass Cloth 7 az Close Weave Fast Filling Lightest Finished Weight 2100 N Old Mill Rd Brookline MO 65619 y Phone 417-725-7755 VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $650 per tern S&H Comp Advantage Using tap-quality componen s developed Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners refined over quarter century AMA Air Nationals experience RED MAX fuels specially 1998 AA Combat Larry Driskill engineered Maximum Performance Power 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly Protection RED MAX known sold 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears PIES oil internationally best fuel can use 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes model engine affordable prices MAC Scale Aerobatic Nationals have excellent customer service call us 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper Visit website informationlpricing IRCHA Helicopter Internationals Model activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn -Castor **Customer special blends available Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks 412 20 60124 gal Special 4i~-nt nfl nrnid -Iiih orders I__Ill_J41 eI4IJ1 i [1 ques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7400 different full color photo studies 1903-1998 350003-view line drawings 1999 Catalog/Guide 228 pogesl Only $8o 0 $1000 $1500 BobliankasAt ca&Aus oio$lt00 AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 979-8058 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoiliaoLcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpIlmembersaalcomIFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available USA Aeronca C-3 questions asked very thoughtful deliberative part apparent kids genuinely interested demo just get out something else After getting usual much does cost received questions wood types glues covering discussions different types kits also received questions about radio worked its range way moved control surfaces Eventually time put club trainer air buddy box system Recreational Specialist group Chad Kroeger selected student did best maintain semblance control aircraft much delight boys second group much larger consisted mostly at-risk and/or delinquent kids part court placement reasons ranging truancy theft various other delinquencies residential students will facility six nine months housed going school demonstrations group much same except Pats C-3 couldnt lift off because rough terrain caused stripped rudder servo Mustang altercation trees after flipped clunk caused engine shutdown too far out make back Time another intro flight however time students other end buddy box After short time watching flight airplane inputs transmitter comparing did very creditable job flying time questions answers things seemed cause just bit wonder Pat compared finished model kit brought along amazed airplane came box wood Les told also moreprefabricated types discussed cost ARFs versus kit-built models along power versus glider Before kids returu housing chance demonstrate relationship transmitter inputs control-surface movement small groups impressed knowledge number students seemed boy group did explanation roll pitch yaw flew about 75 youths group left heard choruses Thank boys also gave us round applause end flight pleasurable way share something love now least limited what can Perhaps will influence positive way k Roales RR3 Box 49B Vincennes IN 47591 56 Model Aviation

Author: F. Roales


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 52, 54, 56

HELPING YOUTH Tn County Aero Club visits Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village Frank Roales early afternoon air about good gets model flying October temperatures mid 60s very light southwest breeze direction would allow us use longest takeoff landing distance available least thing off minds three members Tn County Aero Club waited thel5-foot high gate vehicles full RC models fly fenced security compound recreational area Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village Vincennes IN put flying demo youths make up population facility latest series events taken place over two-month period starting Gary Graves Science Educator Village contacted 52 Model Aviation or preps Two-Meter Spirit hi-start launch Flying demos followup AMA Cub buildinglflying activity part Science class Pat English assembles -scale Aeronca C-3 students look Groups attentive asked good questions some assistance needed help locating some plans simple glider use Science class teaching school Tn County Aero keeps supply AMA Cubs hand education projects youth events After phone conversations club president Les Wyrick secretary-treasurer Pat English set up time go out facility discuss what could help met Gary waiting area main building told him about box AMA Cubs brought us explaining purpose simplicity ease construction thought would fit well class After talks joined Village Executive Director Charlotte Nesbitt full-scale pilot showed us model facility explained workings organization very supportive enthusiastic about idea using model aircraft facility Gary accepted offer AIVIA Cubs suggestion mini flying contest upon completion thanked us said stack model magazines brought us would also help generate interest also talked possibility flying demo later date next time saw Gary buying Gentle Lady himself stated students building Cubs visit along class building sparked own interest again talked flying demo asked us come out Village look over see acceptable flying site Later three us went out decided high security fencing trees just beyond could Gary another member staff met us gate guided us around buildings cart path track fly would doing takeoffs landings center area covered very coarse grass weeds cut height about four inches would easy get airborne stuff first group brought out detention awaiting placement somewhere else boys Village short timeanywhere overnight month Les first fly Balsa USA Excaliber made air after longerthan-normal run After aerobatic flight model returned safely meantime hi-start stretched far fence across baseball diamond hooked up Great Planes Spirit Two-Meter glider released As rushed up near-vertical ascent Pat explained principles unpowered flight As luck would have able work small amount lift generated roof buildings illustrate explanation Pat Les answered questions number topics concerning airplanes brought Pat assembled -scale Balsa 54 Model Aviation LAGE JIG STATIONS MORE GATOR PRODUCTS Provides solid support accurate building Rugged 7ply aircraft plywood construction Three sizes available Standard tar fuse up 7-1/2 wide Jumbo tor fuse up 10 wide Giant Scale fuse up 15 wide Use building board base mount Uni-St rut Guide Rails versatile set-up Contains hardware & instructions including Uni-Strut information Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $2195 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 395 Box 4 Giant Scale Jig Stations $3895 2 Five Ft Guide Rails & Mounting Nuts . $2295 MV-i Typhoon Nats FAI Winner Plans Parts available 909 1000 22 1140 versians Plug-in Wing Tube & Socket Sets 7/16 5/8 7/8 1-1/2 dia Special Lengths Order Plug-in Wing Adjusters 4-pack Adjust Both Wing Panels Plug-in Adjustable Stab Kits Micro-Adjustment far Both Stab Panels Soft-N-Safe Engine Mounts far 120 91 60 size engines Feather Life Glass Cloth 7 az Close Weave Fast Filling Lightest Finished Weight 2100 N Old Mill Rd Brookline MO 65619 y Phone 417-725-7755 VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $650 per tern S&H Comp Advantage Using tap-quality componen s developed Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners refined over quarter century AMA Air Nationals experience RED MAX fuels specially 1998 AA Combat Larry Driskill engineered Maximum Performance Power 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly Protection RED MAX known sold 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears PIES oil internationally best fuel can use 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes model engine affordable prices MAC Scale Aerobatic Nationals have excellent customer service call us 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper Visit website informationlpricing IRCHA Helicopter Internationals Model activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn -Castor **Customer special blends available Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks 412 20 60124 gal Special 4i~-nt nfl nrnid -Iiih orders I__Ill_J41 eI4IJ1 i [1 ques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7400 different full color photo studies 1903-1998 350003-view line drawings 1999 Catalog/Guide 228 pogesl Only $8o 0 $1000 $1500 BobliankasAt ca&Aus oio$lt00 AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 979-8058 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoiliaoLcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpIlmembersaalcomIFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available USA Aeronca C-3 questions asked very thoughtful deliberative part apparent kids genuinely interested demo just get out something else After getting usual much does cost received questions wood types glues covering discussions different types kits also received questions about radio worked its range way moved control surfaces Eventually time put club trainer air buddy box system Recreational Specialist group Chad Kroeger selected student did best maintain semblance control aircraft much delight boys second group much larger consisted mostly at-risk and/or delinquent kids part court placement reasons ranging truancy theft various other delinquencies residential students will facility six nine months housed going school demonstrations group much same except Pats C-3 couldnt lift off because rough terrain caused stripped rudder servo Mustang altercation trees after flipped clunk caused engine shutdown too far out make back Time another intro flight however time students other end buddy box After short time watching flight airplane inputs transmitter comparing did very creditable job flying time questions answers things seemed cause just bit wonder Pat compared finished model kit brought along amazed airplane came box wood Les told also moreprefabricated types discussed cost ARFs versus kit-built models along power versus glider Before kids returu housing chance demonstrate relationship transmitter inputs control-surface movement small groups impressed knowledge number students seemed boy group did explanation roll pitch yaw flew about 75 youths group left heard choruses Thank boys also gave us round applause end flight pleasurable way share something love now least limited what can Perhaps will influence positive way k Roales RR3 Box 49B Vincennes IN 47591 56 Model Aviation

Author: F. Roales


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 52, 54, 56

HELPING YOUTH Tn County Aero Club visits Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village Frank Roales early afternoon air about good gets model flying October temperatures mid 60s very light southwest breeze direction would allow us use longest takeoff landing distance available least thing off minds three members Tn County Aero Club waited thel5-foot high gate vehicles full RC models fly fenced security compound recreational area Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village Vincennes IN put flying demo youths make up population facility latest series events taken place over two-month period starting Gary Graves Science Educator Village contacted 52 Model Aviation or preps Two-Meter Spirit hi-start launch Flying demos followup AMA Cub buildinglflying activity part Science class Pat English assembles -scale Aeronca C-3 students look Groups attentive asked good questions some assistance needed help locating some plans simple glider use Science class teaching school Tn County Aero keeps supply AMA Cubs hand education projects youth events After phone conversations club president Les Wyrick secretary-treasurer Pat English set up time go out facility discuss what could help met Gary waiting area main building told him about box AMA Cubs brought us explaining purpose simplicity ease construction thought would fit well class After talks joined Village Executive Director Charlotte Nesbitt full-scale pilot showed us model facility explained workings organization very supportive enthusiastic about idea using model aircraft facility Gary accepted offer AIVIA Cubs suggestion mini flying contest upon completion thanked us said stack model magazines brought us would also help generate interest also talked possibility flying demo later date next time saw Gary buying Gentle Lady himself stated students building Cubs visit along class building sparked own interest again talked flying demo asked us come out Village look over see acceptable flying site Later three us went out decided high security fencing trees just beyond could Gary another member staff met us gate guided us around buildings cart path track fly would doing takeoffs landings center area covered very coarse grass weeds cut height about four inches would easy get airborne stuff first group brought out detention awaiting placement somewhere else boys Village short timeanywhere overnight month Les first fly Balsa USA Excaliber made air after longerthan-normal run After aerobatic flight model returned safely meantime hi-start stretched far fence across baseball diamond hooked up Great Planes Spirit Two-Meter glider released As rushed up near-vertical ascent Pat explained principles unpowered flight As luck would have able work small amount lift generated roof buildings illustrate explanation Pat Les answered questions number topics concerning airplanes brought Pat assembled -scale Balsa 54 Model Aviation LAGE JIG STATIONS MORE GATOR PRODUCTS Provides solid support accurate building Rugged 7ply aircraft plywood construction Three sizes available Standard tar fuse up 7-1/2 wide Jumbo tor fuse up 10 wide Giant Scale fuse up 15 wide Use building board base mount Uni-St rut Guide Rails versatile set-up Contains hardware & instructions including Uni-Strut information Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $2195 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 395 Box 4 Giant Scale Jig Stations $3895 2 Five Ft Guide Rails & Mounting Nuts . $2295 MV-i Typhoon Nats FAI Winner Plans Parts available 909 1000 22 1140 versians Plug-in Wing Tube & Socket Sets 7/16 5/8 7/8 1-1/2 dia Special Lengths Order Plug-in Wing Adjusters 4-pack Adjust Both Wing Panels Plug-in Adjustable Stab Kits Micro-Adjustment far Both Stab Panels Soft-N-Safe Engine Mounts far 120 91 60 size engines Feather Life Glass Cloth 7 az Close Weave Fast Filling Lightest Finished Weight 2100 N Old Mill Rd Brookline MO 65619 y Phone 417-725-7755 VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $650 per tern S&H Comp Advantage Using tap-quality componen s developed Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners refined over quarter century AMA Air Nationals experience RED MAX fuels specially 1998 AA Combat Larry Driskill engineered Maximum Performance Power 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly Protection RED MAX known sold 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears PIES oil internationally best fuel can use 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes model engine affordable prices MAC Scale Aerobatic Nationals have excellent customer service call us 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper Visit website informationlpricing IRCHA Helicopter Internationals Model activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn -Castor **Customer special blends available Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks 412 20 60124 gal Special 4i~-nt nfl nrnid -Iiih orders I__Ill_J41 eI4IJ1 i [1 ques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7400 different full color photo studies 1903-1998 350003-view line drawings 1999 Catalog/Guide 228 pogesl Only $8o 0 $1000 $1500 BobliankasAt ca&Aus oio$lt00 AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 979-8058 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoiliaoLcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpIlmembersaalcomIFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available USA Aeronca C-3 questions asked very thoughtful deliberative part apparent kids genuinely interested demo just get out something else After getting usual much does cost received questions wood types glues covering discussions different types kits also received questions about radio worked its range way moved control surfaces Eventually time put club trainer air buddy box system Recreational Specialist group Chad Kroeger selected student did best maintain semblance control aircraft much delight boys second group much larger consisted mostly at-risk and/or delinquent kids part court placement reasons ranging truancy theft various other delinquencies residential students will facility six nine months housed going school demonstrations group much same except Pats C-3 couldnt lift off because rough terrain caused stripped rudder servo Mustang altercation trees after flipped clunk caused engine shutdown too far out make back Time another intro flight however time students other end buddy box After short time watching flight airplane inputs transmitter comparing did very creditable job flying time questions answers things seemed cause just bit wonder Pat compared finished model kit brought along amazed airplane came box wood Les told also moreprefabricated types discussed cost ARFs versus kit-built models along power versus glider Before kids returu housing chance demonstrate relationship transmitter inputs control-surface movement small groups impressed knowledge number students seemed boy group did explanation roll pitch yaw flew about 75 youths group left heard choruses Thank boys also gave us round applause end flight pleasurable way share something love now least limited what can Perhaps will influence positive way k Roales RR3 Box 49B Vincennes IN 47591 56 Model Aviation

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