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Bob Underwood PiikXzo MAYBE ITS THE post-Christmas blahs bills having watch out walk frozen precipitation thats snow Floridians maybe its just age three communications week separate occasions made really tough write column letter forwarded phone call face-to-face meeting Only letter negative tone incident profoundly reinforced helplessness frustration have felt throughout years AMA employee officer volunteer columnist tenor piece blame excuse anyone expound reasons discouragement discouragement some may have Face-to-Face Meeting NewComer hobby shop purchasing some control horns first model made offhand comment about shape nylon triangles holding didnt indicate expected response just reacted way consumers confused amused way manufacturers toy design product wondered holes devises extended beyond mounting base horn itself didnt find aesthetically pleasing couldnt figure anyone else would suggested waste material store owner looked said want explain Since have known owner some time suspect felt could free him customer/store-owner conversation would take up precious time So leapt situation explained extending shape nylon possible place pivot point clevis attachment directly over hinge line between fixed movable surface would produce equal displacement movable portion up down right left per unit movement pushrod made sense NewComer As talked perhaps another 30 minutes discussed variety probably-ought-tos such trying make certain servo armlpushrod/horn arrangement 900 centered also talk keeping bends pushrods minimum staying away 900 bends wire using plastic-rodwithin-a-housing-type pushrod suggested supporting pushrods hinges several pointswe discussed types hinges virtues necessity pinning some hinge types etc point store owner asked NewComer what type kit building Flushing mild embarrassment buyer admitted hadnt bought kit store XYZ Trainer Once again store owner exchanged knowing glances Without word owner pulled XYZ Trainer kit off shelf popped open Wouldnt think 2-year period person concerned about youth education general would understand AMA making progress would least ask questions pulled out excellent plans instruction book Granted detailed explanations holes control horn should directly over hinge line instructions owner didnt try chide NewComer gave him cards phone number case needed help owner did likewise also gave him several contacts local clubs close lived thanked us profusely stated would read booklet carefully before going left shop owner wondered other ignored directions crept NewComers kit construction process also lamented fact general people disregard instructions too often today models $10 gadgets $20000 cars As driving home reflected incident suddenly made connection between phone call letter two large amount correspondence AMA has received throughout years earlier week Phone Call caller embarked what sounded like excellent afterschool youth program provided details about program during 40minute conversation enthusiasm boundless turn told him about things AMA has doing what planned 1997-98 Toward end conversation told thought program lone pine desert discovered conversation part growing forest made him eager share knowledge seek help through AMAs Youth Education Stipend YES program Letter theme problem AMA lack focus youth writer didnt see anyone recognizing doing anything about itat least fashion writer felt appropriate Model Aviation began featuring column October 1994 issue am naive enough think everybody large percentage AMA members reads magazine cover cover nor think prose diamond everyone must possess wouldnt think 21/2-year period person concerned about youth education general would understand AMA making progress would least ask questions perceive following least parts problem AMA members dont read material organization provides has proven repeatedly 11 years employee three years officer example bemoan fact about 10% AMA members vote yearly elections group 10-15% ignore statement bold print several places ballots votes sent Headquarters rather accounting firm listed postcard will discarded about NewComer mentioned beginning column problem column often AMA preaching congregation already reads litany Columnists forget annual membership turnover significant thousands new members have never opportunity read something written 1995 matters education everyone May1997 45 Liesignen sy KIcS Ltravltch um termed cuwi ine & die-cut parts Wingspan 50 Length 40 Wing Area 060 Sq Engine 40-4620 50-7040 Radio reqaired $8999 Also MtNI SUKHOI 049 10 Powered $3299 P-47 RAZORBACK 20 Powered $5499 FRET SAW 5mm Safety stroke reduces risk Inlury Sturdy die cast constrac tion 4 way blade position ing rubber feet dampen aibratian cuts plastic up 114 non-terraus metal up 1/8 Hardwood ply up 1/2 $129 95 MB490 HIGH TORQUE DRILL High torque drill pen cii grip hi-eHiciency fun cooled motor lightweight keyless chncln Hi-opeed eatendible cable 4 $3496 MBtSO _____________ CIRCULAR SAW lie cast table greater tace pre cuts miter tar controlled "o e thru bade guard ufety grudautedwork tableiwo 2 bladesJ up to 1/16 JIG SAW Perfect tsr cutting intricate shapes small radii & scroll work comes 2 blades $5995 MB552 Note All MINICRAFTSsoIs DC powered require use power supply below MB730VAR SP Transformer$3495 MB750UNV SP TRANSFORMER$71 95 HOBBY HANGAR 1862 Pelerburg Rd Hehreu KY 41948 1 800 611 3860 rs Only 696 334 4331 omer Serv ce 334 4333 AdS6Shyp g&HPSbGb g uAin expert What affects learners experiences have person come contact AMAs problem has 150000 different versionseveryone has favorite model favorite method specific direction general no personal preferences wrong some righter others specific goal AMA s goals hampered multiplicity interests within organization Unlike sports hobbies types models flown aeromodeling diversified basic building skills specific areas interest often bear little resemblance another physical forces flight constant building hand-launch glider rubber-powered model will help teach theoretical skills consider branching out accommodate other disciplines Education just youth-oriented Thats column has attempted span chasms maybe too Ive tried address NewComer standpoint skills techniques rather age Ive tried introduce concept using models classroom tools teach theoretical considerations forces flight Ive tried encourage individuals groups establish programs area common laudable goal building flying model airplanes classroom United States Everyone should pursue professional educator would confess chance achieving slim Notice said Building flying model airplanes curriculum school ever-steepening curve teachers buried added things teach However club AMA can show models can used teach becomes easier convince can teach students build models frustration momentary few years ago asked write beginners column Model Aviation gave still gives leeway address topics Ive covered Two years ago convinced thenExecutive Director Jerry Rouillard Executive Council education should strong focus suggested Technical Directors tasks should removed phased retirement allowing act Education Director establish Education Committee year since establishment committee has accomplished number things has formed liaison large number other groups including Experimental Aircraft Association EAA state aviation groups student associations universities 4-H others Committee members have attended teachers conventions presented seminars mailed 500 packages materials teachers counting distributed conventions Several thousand dollars grants has distributed through YES program chartered clubs have established educational programs $18000 scholarships provided AMA youth has correspondence meetings between committee members interested parties relative establishment programs Thousands contacts have made providing synopses established programs contact-persons through direct mail shows web site Approximately $18000 used produce four programs Indiana Academy Ball State 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