On Miniature Wings: Sites and AMA

On Miniature Wings SITES AMA Caroline Carpenter & Bob Underwood FROM EARLY attempts flying machines supersonic jets aircraft model collection Smithsonians National Air & Space Museum renowned its quality breadth Beginning October 25 aircraft models collection will tour nation first time new exhibition Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service SITES Miniature Wings Model Aircraft National Air & Space Museum celebrates rapid advance aviation century explores diverse roles aircraft models have played during past 100 years Aircraft models serve vital educational purpose tools understanding aviation Continued page 43 38 Model Aviation lay model BAelAerospatiale Concorde spans 42 inches 101 inches long can aid joint venture begins nationwide tour October July1999 39 Mahogany wind-tunnel model Vought XF4U-1 Corsair used determine drag handling characteristics Master modeler Daniel Tracy built Avro 504K vacuum-formed plastic sheeting wood wire plastic detail added WingslCarpenterlUnderwood Continued page 38 history testing new technology Miniature Wings will feature finely crafted detailed scale replicas acquired adapted museum exhibitions Functional models furthered aeronautical technology such wind-tunnel model large flying boat tested US Navy also represented exhibition well models used aircraft recognition programs help pilots identify different types airplanes wartime skies selection sleek sophisticated airline advertising models illustrates models have served airline industry Despite numerous variations advancements over time models share common goal project commercial flight technologically advanced glamorous form travel available Miniature Wings also salutes generations dedicated amateur model makers have inspired produce tangible embodiments aviations landmarks Among recreational models featured exhibition will 1999 reproduction Good Brothers Guff first successful Radio Control model airplane originally flown 1937 Master modelers Smithsonian Institutions Office Exhibits Central will recreate Guff exclusively Miniature Wings Miniature Wings begins its 12-city tour October 9 1999 will continue travel through 2002 museum tour will receive Resource Kit teach visitors about modeling principles flight using tools such sample model profiles master model builders videography bibliography lesson plans Resource Guide will also available local teachers through host museums SITES collaborating AMA provide exciting educational family programming stop tour see below fully illustrated companion book written exhibition curator Thomas Dietz National Air & Space Museum will accompany exhibition Miniature Wings has made possible part through generous support Tamiya America Inc Smithsonian Institution Educational Outreach Fund Hearst Foundation Academy Model Aeronautics inquire about booking Miniature Wings contact Marlene Rothacker SITES Scheduling & Exhibitor Relations Office Tel 202 357-3168 ext121 Caroline Carpenter SITES 1100 Jefferson Dr SW Suite 3146 Washington DC 20560 Academy Model Aeronautics now 63 years young pleased working concert SITES presentation described above Aeromodeling hobby/sport important educational recreational activity reaches hundreds thousands individuals very young senior citizens virtually case individuals have shaped history aviation still modelers astronauts pilots designers dreamers tasted thrill flight through world aeromodeling first pilots feet ground desire Academy help acquaint thousands others thrill flight Plans being developed present educational programs various cities visited Miniature Wings during its sojourn across country purpose programs will display lecture also provide hands-on building experience utilizing simple excellent flying models Providing rewarding experiences will easy task cannot accomplished Academys Education Committee Headquarters staff alone Therefore provide necessary local support expertise AMA enlisting aid membership help program District Vice Presidents Associate Vice Presidents will provided list cities visited Miniature Wings will help identify AMA clubs chapters Leader Members interested participating efforts will coordinated through AMA Headquarters Education Committee elements program have developed specific information regarding activities dates locations still planning stage writing first site has firmly established Modelers area now being contacted opening October 9 1999 feel certain member will recognize excellent potential provided Academys participation Miniature Wings tour will able provide meaningful education programs regarding flight will also have opportunity share others wonderful recreational experiences enjoyed membership through areomodeling member club urged carefully consider opportunity participate manner within community As scheduling completed information will provided through periodic announcements Model Aviation Questions regarding AMA participation may directed Programs Department AMA Headquarters calling 314 447-4235 Underwood DYMO 683 N M Gin treet WI 54901 TI 09fl 3fl3 1 inn izn 2fl91 July1999 43 Models stock SlowFlyer Hotliner Gas-glow electric D 200 Micro Servos preferred Control Ailerons Electric Airplanes 34 oz torque Weight 1 I2oz other lypes Dymond servos available Motors Speed Controllers Propellers Batteries