How Run Successful Models Air Show4 Ever called demonstrate model flying publicor thought about doing demo bolster clubs finances lessons learned club Ohio will help get started U Mark J Feist WHAT DOES IT TAKE put twoday four-hour-a-day air show featuring 22 events show includes almost 100 air planes 60 pilots static display booths multiple refreshment standsand will attract thousands spectators What does take never have show run two minutes off schedule able speed up slow down schedule create extra time make up lost time needed Does take AMA show team professional modelers necessarily Weekend sport pilots theyve highly organized capable pulling off well thought out efficiently planned air show fact Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club GCRCC members have orchestrating caliber show past 27 years its proven working plan Called Flying Circus Model Air Show its fund-raising event year show provides us come pay rent maintain flying site build up savings account Its also GCRCCs opportunity promote model aviation city same time give something back commun ity weve flourished past 30 years 1987 air show held August 15 four-engined B24 Liberator makes Its run during WW II bombing raid Asking guest pilots other area clubs fly adds depth variety showand builds important lines communication between both clubs 16 flying site Cincinnati OH attracted estimated crowds 5000 6000 spectators weekend gross income excess $11000 net profit $6000 True form show self never two minutes off schedule time no 102 Model Aviation Heres just part crowd present last years Flying Circus show Cincinnati get healthy turnout like takes good advertising lots following up make sure message doesnt get lost Also youve got put something spectators will want see Royal P-51 Mustang makes strafing run during WW II segments Always popular events WW II segment features fighters bombers attacking Styrofoam city Note exploding building busy flight line during show pilots prepare tor next event Using mixture different airplanes helicopters ensures will something please spectator safety-related incidents during entire weekend hope other clubs may spired organize own air shows Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club would like pass some experi ence weve accumulated years putting Flying Circus show vast majority pilots show team competition fliers al though people also invaluable sources information rather weekend sport pilots performing shows once-a-year experience week enders need molded show team sorts also commit tees committee chairmen help ganize various aspects show organizational structure GCRCC Flying Circus hierarchical head show circus chairman charge aspects air show final decisions Traditionally vice-president GCRCC circus chairman necessity circus chairman typically has 20 25 com mittee chairmen reporting him Once ap pointed committee chairman organizes aspect show reports progress efforts circus chairman course circus chairman committee chairmen volunteers elected positions following listing committees brief explanation Circus Ciwirmnan addition coordi nating activities committee making final decisions circus chair man develops flight line schedule eventsthe show program Fast-moving events should alternated calmer ones possible show should have finale chairman also responsible contacting pertinent officialsthe po lice paramedics clubs landlord neighboring field owners points contact leasing parking areas guest pilots other area clubs Flight Line Chairman circus chairmans right-hand man charge flight line pit area activities dur ing show flight line chairman ap points three four event directors charge specific events Event directors line up pilots will fly events two events advance keeps everything everyone schedule flight line chairman also responsible lining up props used during events such balloons streamers etc should appoint starter flagman dicate pilots take off land airplanes direction scheduling decisions cut short leng events made official Qualifications Committee pilots airplanes must qualify advance show accomplished having planes pilots perform before qualifica tions committee least two pilots must perform would during ac tual show planes will also checked out ground time double qualifying procedure ensures safety aircraft far possible mea sures ability pilot perform under pressure pilots planes signed up advance allowing time resolve frequency conflicts days before show As can see qualifying very Continued page 167 March 1988 103 success air show usually judged size crowd money gener ated GCRCC has able receive extensive TV newspaper coverage year two local celebrities film segment PM Magazine aired just prior show Whats circus clowns GCRCC Flying Circus clowns give away free candy balloons kids crowd author 05 FS-90-powered Cor sair Mark flies model both Scale WW II Invasion segments show model makes pass some balloons during Inverted Balloon Bust also crowd pleaser prepared extras some models tend get busted instead Cincinnati City Councilman Ken Blackwell center presents Proclamation city declares second week August Radio Control Week Cincinnati Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA Finn YOUR DEALER FIRST help you can order direct ending full price plus $200 handling U fee 116W 19th St POBox 511E6 Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-71213 U U U U U U U U EEEUEUEUUUUEEEEEUUU what letter newspaper example limited just dry facts can hope mention event papers weekly calendar Circulate letters contain high lights show history club human interest angles charity benefits donations Stress uniqueness hobby its appeal medias viewers and/or readers Follow up letters phone calls editors youll increase chances getting positive results wantthat feature articles stories TV news coverage before show key energetic persistent dont slip out medias view Other equally important facets PR posters handouts shopping malls hobby shops word mouth Theres array other details re quire advance planning Committees should formed handle Financing Setting up before show Tearing down after show Parking GCRCC has free parking show charges $1 admission children under 13 admitted free Static display booths Food drink booths Ordering booths portable toilets rental firms Printing programs raffle tickets club member pit parking passes Building raffle plane Pit police patrolling crowd line pilots ground crew pit area search-and-rescue crew find air planes lost during events sound system coordination background music events exam ple Top Gun music ducted fans Announcers Clowns circus hand out free candy children crowd Conducting contest selection Flying Circus pin design having pins made Organizing Flying Circus air show ob viously takes great deal work time again club has seen its extensive preparations pay off big week end arrives participants know whats expected both air ground weekend pilots able really enjoy putting show crowdand make some good money process Flying Circus weekend never fails memorable two days entire year hard work myriad de tails such airplanes publicity boothsand general organization meshes show enjoyed large numbers people year after year gives great feeling hope youll find helpful guide staging own alr showone fun safe profitable suc cessful Greater Cincinnati Radio Con trol Clubs annual Flying Circus youd like additional information have questions feel free call 513 353-4772 Letters Editor Continued page 12 flying Since flying partner sits next class what could natural able work up informative presentation hopefully will steer away disaster predisposed becoming Arsiollic short Radio Controlic short examine follow ing signs symptoms 1 Daily use 2 Binges 3 Compulsive 4 Loss control black-outs 5 Inability cut down reduce 6 Continued use spite adverse consequences answered positively four above wish treatment possibilities may include biofeedback aver sion techniques such transmission jam ming create sick feeling gut abstinence hopefully wont make heart grow fonder support groups such RCA Radio Controlics Anon ymous takes two years recup erate five eight years before total recovery occurswhen ex-pilot family start feel benefits non-use self-control knowledge 168 Model Aviation THE JOURNAL OFE JOURNAL 01 THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940TIlE EARLY AEROPLANE Leo Opdycke EditorKenn Rust Editor WW1 AERO 19001919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 two Journals contain intormation 0 Current proects orical research news ot museums airshows shop notes technical drawings data intormation paint color photographs aeroplanes engines parts sale scale modelling material PLUS wants disposals news current publications ot kinds PLUS more. Sample copies $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 Ceps&i&-- INC 15 Crescent Road Po[tghkecpste NY 12601 USA 914 475-3679
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 167, 168
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 167, 168
How Run Successful Models Air Show4 Ever called demonstrate model flying publicor thought about doing demo bolster clubs finances lessons learned club Ohio will help get started U Mark J Feist WHAT DOES IT TAKE put twoday four-hour-a-day air show featuring 22 events show includes almost 100 air planes 60 pilots static display booths multiple refreshment standsand will attract thousands spectators What does take never have show run two minutes off schedule able speed up slow down schedule create extra time make up lost time needed Does take AMA show team professional modelers necessarily Weekend sport pilots theyve highly organized capable pulling off well thought out efficiently planned air show fact Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club GCRCC members have orchestrating caliber show past 27 years its proven working plan Called Flying Circus Model Air Show its fund-raising event year show provides us come pay rent maintain flying site build up savings account Its also GCRCCs opportunity promote model aviation city same time give something back commun ity weve flourished past 30 years 1987 air show held August 15 four-engined B24 Liberator makes Its run during WW II bombing raid Asking guest pilots other area clubs fly adds depth variety showand builds important lines communication between both clubs 16 flying site Cincinnati OH attracted estimated crowds 5000 6000 spectators weekend gross income excess $11000 net profit $6000 True form show self never two minutes off schedule time no 102 Model Aviation Heres just part crowd present last years Flying Circus show Cincinnati get healthy turnout like takes good advertising lots following up make sure message doesnt get lost Also youve got put something spectators will want see Royal P-51 Mustang makes strafing run during WW II segments Always popular events WW II segment features fighters bombers attacking Styrofoam city Note exploding building busy flight line during show pilots prepare tor next event Using mixture different airplanes helicopters ensures will something please spectator safety-related incidents during entire weekend hope other clubs may spired organize own air shows Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club would like pass some experi ence weve accumulated years putting Flying Circus show vast majority pilots show team competition fliers al though people also invaluable sources information rather weekend sport pilots performing shows once-a-year experience week enders need molded show team sorts also commit tees committee chairmen help ganize various aspects show organizational structure GCRCC Flying Circus hierarchical head show circus chairman charge aspects air show final decisions Traditionally vice-president GCRCC circus chairman necessity circus chairman typically has 20 25 com mittee chairmen reporting him Once ap pointed committee chairman organizes aspect show reports progress efforts circus chairman course circus chairman committee chairmen volunteers elected positions following listing committees brief explanation Circus Ciwirmnan addition coordi nating activities committee making final decisions circus chair man develops flight line schedule eventsthe show program Fast-moving events should alternated calmer ones possible show should have finale chairman also responsible contacting pertinent officialsthe po lice paramedics clubs landlord neighboring field owners points contact leasing parking areas guest pilots other area clubs Flight Line Chairman circus chairmans right-hand man charge flight line pit area activities dur ing show flight line chairman ap points three four event directors charge specific events Event directors line up pilots will fly events two events advance keeps everything everyone schedule flight line chairman also responsible lining up props used during events such balloons streamers etc should appoint starter flagman dicate pilots take off land airplanes direction scheduling decisions cut short leng events made official Qualifications Committee pilots airplanes must qualify advance show accomplished having planes pilots perform before qualifica tions committee least two pilots must perform would during ac tual show planes will also checked out ground time double qualifying procedure ensures safety aircraft far possible mea sures ability pilot perform under pressure pilots planes signed up advance allowing time resolve frequency conflicts days before show As can see qualifying very Continued page 167 March 1988 103 success air show usually judged size crowd money gener ated GCRCC has able receive extensive TV newspaper coverage year two local celebrities film segment PM Magazine aired just prior show Whats circus clowns GCRCC Flying Circus clowns give away free candy balloons kids crowd author 05 FS-90-powered Cor sair Mark flies model both Scale WW II Invasion segments show model makes pass some balloons during Inverted Balloon Bust also crowd pleaser prepared extras some models tend get busted instead Cincinnati City Councilman Ken Blackwell center presents Proclamation city declares second week August Radio Control Week Cincinnati Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA Finn YOUR DEALER FIRST help you can order direct ending full price plus $200 handling U fee 116W 19th St POBox 511E6 Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-71213 U U U U U U U U EEEUEUEUUUUEEEEEUUU what letter newspaper example limited just dry facts can hope mention event papers weekly calendar Circulate letters contain high lights show history club human interest angles charity benefits donations Stress uniqueness hobby its appeal medias viewers and/or readers Follow up letters phone calls editors youll increase chances getting positive results wantthat feature articles stories TV news coverage before show key energetic persistent dont slip out medias view Other equally important facets PR posters handouts shopping malls hobby shops word mouth Theres array other details re quire advance planning Committees should formed handle Financing Setting up before show Tearing down after show Parking GCRCC has free parking show charges $1 admission children under 13 admitted free Static display booths Food drink booths Ordering booths portable toilets rental firms Printing programs raffle tickets club member pit parking passes Building raffle plane Pit police patrolling crowd line pilots ground crew pit area search-and-rescue crew find air planes lost during events sound system coordination background music events exam ple Top Gun music ducted fans Announcers Clowns circus hand out free candy children crowd Conducting contest selection Flying Circus pin design having pins made Organizing Flying Circus air show ob viously takes great deal work time again club has seen its extensive preparations pay off big week end arrives participants know whats expected both air ground weekend pilots able really enjoy putting show crowdand make some good money process Flying Circus weekend never fails memorable two days entire year hard work myriad de tails such airplanes publicity boothsand general organization meshes show enjoyed large numbers people year after year gives great feeling hope youll find helpful guide staging own alr showone fun safe profitable suc cessful Greater Cincinnati Radio Con trol Clubs annual Flying Circus youd like additional information have questions feel free call 513 353-4772 Letters Editor Continued page 12 flying Since flying partner sits next class what could natural able work up informative presentation hopefully will steer away disaster predisposed becoming Arsiollic short Radio Controlic short examine follow ing signs symptoms 1 Daily use 2 Binges 3 Compulsive 4 Loss control black-outs 5 Inability cut down reduce 6 Continued use spite adverse consequences answered positively four above wish treatment possibilities may include biofeedback aver sion techniques such transmission jam ming create sick feeling gut abstinence hopefully wont make heart grow fonder support groups such RCA Radio Controlics Anon ymous takes two years recup erate five eight years before total recovery occurswhen ex-pilot family start feel benefits non-use self-control knowledge 168 Model Aviation THE JOURNAL OFE JOURNAL 01 THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940TIlE EARLY AEROPLANE Leo Opdycke EditorKenn Rust Editor WW1 AERO 19001919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 two Journals contain intormation 0 Current proects orical research news ot museums airshows shop notes technical drawings data intormation paint color photographs aeroplanes engines parts sale scale modelling material PLUS wants disposals news current publications ot kinds PLUS more. Sample copies $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 Ceps&i&-- INC 15 Crescent Road Po[tghkecpste NY 12601 USA 914 475-3679
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 167, 168
How Run Successful Models Air Show4 Ever called demonstrate model flying publicor thought about doing demo bolster clubs finances lessons learned club Ohio will help get started U Mark J Feist WHAT DOES IT TAKE put twoday four-hour-a-day air show featuring 22 events show includes almost 100 air planes 60 pilots static display booths multiple refreshment standsand will attract thousands spectators What does take never have show run two minutes off schedule able speed up slow down schedule create extra time make up lost time needed Does take AMA show team professional modelers necessarily Weekend sport pilots theyve highly organized capable pulling off well thought out efficiently planned air show fact Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club GCRCC members have orchestrating caliber show past 27 years its proven working plan Called Flying Circus Model Air Show its fund-raising event year show provides us come pay rent maintain flying site build up savings account Its also GCRCCs opportunity promote model aviation city same time give something back commun ity weve flourished past 30 years 1987 air show held August 15 four-engined B24 Liberator makes Its run during WW II bombing raid Asking guest pilots other area clubs fly adds depth variety showand builds important lines communication between both clubs 16 flying site Cincinnati OH attracted estimated crowds 5000 6000 spectators weekend gross income excess $11000 net profit $6000 True form show self never two minutes off schedule time no 102 Model Aviation Heres just part crowd present last years Flying Circus show Cincinnati get healthy turnout like takes good advertising lots following up make sure message doesnt get lost Also youve got put something spectators will want see Royal P-51 Mustang makes strafing run during WW II segments Always popular events WW II segment features fighters bombers attacking Styrofoam city Note exploding building busy flight line during show pilots prepare tor next event Using mixture different airplanes helicopters ensures will something please spectator safety-related incidents during entire weekend hope other clubs may spired organize own air shows Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club would like pass some experi ence weve accumulated years putting Flying Circus show vast majority pilots show team competition fliers al though people also invaluable sources information rather weekend sport pilots performing shows once-a-year experience week enders need molded show team sorts also commit tees committee chairmen help ganize various aspects show organizational structure GCRCC Flying Circus hierarchical head show circus chairman charge aspects air show final decisions Traditionally vice-president GCRCC circus chairman necessity circus chairman typically has 20 25 com mittee chairmen reporting him Once ap pointed committee chairman organizes aspect show reports progress efforts circus chairman course circus chairman committee chairmen volunteers elected positions following listing committees brief explanation Circus Ciwirmnan addition coordi nating activities committee making final decisions circus chair man develops flight line schedule eventsthe show program Fast-moving events should alternated calmer ones possible show should have finale chairman also responsible contacting pertinent officialsthe po lice paramedics clubs landlord neighboring field owners points contact leasing parking areas guest pilots other area clubs Flight Line Chairman circus chairmans right-hand man charge flight line pit area activities dur ing show flight line chairman ap points three four event directors charge specific events Event directors line up pilots will fly events two events advance keeps everything everyone schedule flight line chairman also responsible lining up props used during events such balloons streamers etc should appoint starter flagman dicate pilots take off land airplanes direction scheduling decisions cut short leng events made official Qualifications Committee pilots airplanes must qualify advance show accomplished having planes pilots perform before qualifica tions committee least two pilots must perform would during ac tual show planes will also checked out ground time double qualifying procedure ensures safety aircraft far possible mea sures ability pilot perform under pressure pilots planes signed up advance allowing time resolve frequency conflicts days before show As can see qualifying very Continued page 167 March 1988 103 success air show usually judged size crowd money gener ated GCRCC has able receive extensive TV newspaper coverage year two local celebrities film segment PM Magazine aired just prior show Whats circus clowns GCRCC Flying Circus clowns give away free candy balloons kids crowd author 05 FS-90-powered Cor sair Mark flies model both Scale WW II Invasion segments show model makes pass some balloons during Inverted Balloon Bust also crowd pleaser prepared extras some models tend get busted instead Cincinnati City Councilman Ken Blackwell center presents Proclamation city declares second week August Radio Control Week Cincinnati Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA Finn YOUR DEALER FIRST help you can order direct ending full price plus $200 handling U fee 116W 19th St POBox 511E6 Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-71213 U U U U U U U U EEEUEUEUUUUEEEEEUUU what letter newspaper example limited just dry facts can hope mention event papers weekly calendar Circulate letters contain high lights show history club human interest angles charity benefits donations Stress uniqueness hobby its appeal medias viewers and/or readers Follow up letters phone calls editors youll increase chances getting positive results wantthat feature articles stories TV news coverage before show key energetic persistent dont slip out medias view Other equally important facets PR posters handouts shopping malls hobby shops word mouth Theres array other details re quire advance planning Committees should formed handle Financing Setting up before show Tearing down after show Parking GCRCC has free parking show charges $1 admission children under 13 admitted free Static display booths Food drink booths Ordering booths portable toilets rental firms Printing programs raffle tickets club member pit parking passes Building raffle plane Pit police patrolling crowd line pilots ground crew pit area search-and-rescue crew find air planes lost during events sound system coordination background music events exam ple Top Gun music ducted fans Announcers Clowns circus hand out free candy children crowd Conducting contest selection Flying Circus pin design having pins made Organizing Flying Circus air show ob viously takes great deal work time again club has seen its extensive preparations pay off big week end arrives participants know whats expected both air ground weekend pilots able really enjoy putting show crowdand make some good money process Flying Circus weekend never fails memorable two days entire year hard work myriad de tails such airplanes publicity boothsand general organization meshes show enjoyed large numbers people year after year gives great feeling hope youll find helpful guide staging own alr showone fun safe profitable suc cessful Greater Cincinnati Radio Con trol Clubs annual Flying Circus youd like additional information have questions feel free call 513 353-4772 Letters Editor Continued page 12 flying Since flying partner sits next class what could natural able work up informative presentation hopefully will steer away disaster predisposed becoming Arsiollic short Radio Controlic short examine follow ing signs symptoms 1 Daily use 2 Binges 3 Compulsive 4 Loss control black-outs 5 Inability cut down reduce 6 Continued use spite adverse consequences answered positively four above wish treatment possibilities may include biofeedback aver sion techniques such transmission jam ming create sick feeling gut abstinence hopefully wont make heart grow fonder support groups such RCA Radio Controlics Anon ymous takes two years recup erate five eight years before total recovery occurswhen ex-pilot family start feel benefits non-use self-control knowledge 168 Model Aviation THE JOURNAL OFE JOURNAL 01 THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940TIlE EARLY AEROPLANE Leo Opdycke EditorKenn Rust Editor WW1 AERO 19001919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 two Journals contain intormation 0 Current proects orical research news ot museums airshows shop notes technical drawings data intormation paint color photographs aeroplanes engines parts sale scale modelling material PLUS wants disposals news current publications ot kinds PLUS more. Sample copies $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 Ceps&i&-- INC 15 Crescent Road Po[tghkecpste NY 12601 USA 914 475-3679
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 167, 168
How Run Successful Models Air Show4 Ever called demonstrate model flying publicor thought about doing demo bolster clubs finances lessons learned club Ohio will help get started U Mark J Feist WHAT DOES IT TAKE put twoday four-hour-a-day air show featuring 22 events show includes almost 100 air planes 60 pilots static display booths multiple refreshment standsand will attract thousands spectators What does take never have show run two minutes off schedule able speed up slow down schedule create extra time make up lost time needed Does take AMA show team professional modelers necessarily Weekend sport pilots theyve highly organized capable pulling off well thought out efficiently planned air show fact Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club GCRCC members have orchestrating caliber show past 27 years its proven working plan Called Flying Circus Model Air Show its fund-raising event year show provides us come pay rent maintain flying site build up savings account Its also GCRCCs opportunity promote model aviation city same time give something back commun ity weve flourished past 30 years 1987 air show held August 15 four-engined B24 Liberator makes Its run during WW II bombing raid Asking guest pilots other area clubs fly adds depth variety showand builds important lines communication between both clubs 16 flying site Cincinnati OH attracted estimated crowds 5000 6000 spectators weekend gross income excess $11000 net profit $6000 True form show self never two minutes off schedule time no 102 Model Aviation Heres just part crowd present last years Flying Circus show Cincinnati get healthy turnout like takes good advertising lots following up make sure message doesnt get lost Also youve got put something spectators will want see Royal P-51 Mustang makes strafing run during WW II segments Always popular events WW II segment features fighters bombers attacking Styrofoam city Note exploding building busy flight line during show pilots prepare tor next event Using mixture different airplanes helicopters ensures will something please spectator safety-related incidents during entire weekend hope other clubs may spired organize own air shows Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club would like pass some experi ence weve accumulated years putting Flying Circus show vast majority pilots show team competition fliers al though people also invaluable sources information rather weekend sport pilots performing shows once-a-year experience week enders need molded show team sorts also commit tees committee chairmen help ganize various aspects show organizational structure GCRCC Flying Circus hierarchical head show circus chairman charge aspects air show final decisions Traditionally vice-president GCRCC circus chairman necessity circus chairman typically has 20 25 com mittee chairmen reporting him Once ap pointed committee chairman organizes aspect show reports progress efforts circus chairman course circus chairman committee chairmen volunteers elected positions following listing committees brief explanation Circus Ciwirmnan addition coordi nating activities committee making final decisions circus chair man develops flight line schedule eventsthe show program Fast-moving events should alternated calmer ones possible show should have finale chairman also responsible contacting pertinent officialsthe po lice paramedics clubs landlord neighboring field owners points contact leasing parking areas guest pilots other area clubs Flight Line Chairman circus chairmans right-hand man charge flight line pit area activities dur ing show flight line chairman ap points three four event directors charge specific events Event directors line up pilots will fly events two events advance keeps everything everyone schedule flight line chairman also responsible lining up props used during events such balloons streamers etc should appoint starter flagman dicate pilots take off land airplanes direction scheduling decisions cut short leng events made official Qualifications Committee pilots airplanes must qualify advance show accomplished having planes pilots perform before qualifica tions committee least two pilots must perform would during ac tual show planes will also checked out ground time double qualifying procedure ensures safety aircraft far possible mea sures ability pilot perform under pressure pilots planes signed up advance allowing time resolve frequency conflicts days before show As can see qualifying very Continued page 167 March 1988 103 success air show usually judged size crowd money gener ated GCRCC has able receive extensive TV newspaper coverage year two local celebrities film segment PM Magazine aired just prior show Whats circus clowns GCRCC Flying Circus clowns give away free candy balloons kids crowd author 05 FS-90-powered Cor sair Mark flies model both Scale WW II Invasion segments show model makes pass some balloons during Inverted Balloon Bust also crowd pleaser prepared extras some models tend get busted instead Cincinnati City Councilman Ken Blackwell center presents Proclamation city declares second week August Radio Control Week Cincinnati Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters 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posters handouts shopping malls hobby shops word mouth Theres array other details re quire advance planning Committees should formed handle Financing Setting up before show Tearing down after show Parking GCRCC has free parking show charges $1 admission children under 13 admitted free Static display booths Food drink booths Ordering booths portable toilets rental firms Printing programs raffle tickets club member pit parking passes Building raffle plane Pit police patrolling crowd line pilots ground crew pit area search-and-rescue crew find air planes lost during events sound system coordination background music events exam ple Top Gun music ducted fans Announcers Clowns circus hand out free candy children crowd Conducting contest selection Flying Circus pin design having pins made Organizing Flying Circus air show ob viously takes great deal work time again club has seen its extensive preparations pay off big week end arrives participants know whats expected both air ground weekend pilots able really enjoy putting show crowdand make some good money process Flying Circus weekend never fails memorable two days entire year hard work myriad de tails such airplanes publicity boothsand general organization meshes show enjoyed large numbers people year after year gives great feeling hope youll find helpful guide staging own alr showone fun safe profitable suc cessful Greater Cincinnati Radio Con trol Clubs annual Flying Circus youd like additional information have questions feel free call 513 353-4772 Letters Editor Continued page 12 flying Since flying partner sits next class what could natural able work up informative presentation hopefully will steer away disaster predisposed becoming Arsiollic short Radio Controlic short examine follow ing signs symptoms 1 Daily use 2 Binges 3 Compulsive 4 Loss control black-outs 5 Inability cut down reduce 6 Continued use spite adverse consequences answered positively four above wish treatment possibilities may include biofeedback 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