Bob Underwood recent columns have provoked some thought prompted mail though concerns months installment letters about different columns excerpts am going use mailbox same day first blush views divergent natureand criticalthey address common concern first came Walter Berggren Mr Bob Underwood must spending too much time virtual holodeck enough real world RC [Radio Control] Newcomer make assumption 40000 people learn fly RC year drop due boredom ludicrous impression Mr Berggren got writing incorrectly communicated issue AMA membership turnover decline caused variety factors including deaths among members people take hiatus family business concerns newcomers enthusiasm glows brightly several yearsmaybe decadethen fades scene opinion have no idea fade because having mastered basic elements flight cant find activities challenges hold hobby/sport seem have failed hold interest consisting AMA leadership clubs members large industry Mr Berggren has made incorrect assumption 40000 people limited involved RC Membership turnover does occur solely within RC community wrote claim clubs failing satisfy service requirements newcomers wanting learn Boredom has nothing whatsoever situation consumer frustration does Club leaders AMA seem grasping reasons deny truth about true volunteer flight instructor availability instead seriously examining policy growth-inducing modifications advertising reflects consumer dissatisfaction RC flight recreation hear two common stories 1 guys club too busy unavailable client tired waiting 2 local private RC flying club simply has no volunteers available fit clients needs third segment want bypass club system entirely influence behind lack professional help clearly identifiable private RC flying club doctrine volunteer flight instruction newcomers enthusiasm glows brightly several yearsmaybe decade--then fades scene~ motive fueling doctrine fierce protection its virtue survival survival clubs pure volunteer ethic culture ethic promotes key consumer issue point history private RC flying clubs interested preserving culture founders protectionist politics overall growth recreation Any change within local private RC club structure threat existence culture paragraphs reflect problem exists within modeling community some cases using term clubs Mr Berggren seems indicting clubs clubs guilty Among 2500 AMA chartered clubs have highly developed well-structured newcomer programs staffed willing able volunteer instructors However valid point too cases newcomer becomes disenchanted because lack time devoted himlher lack available instructors lack program call myself Professional RC Flight Instructor wrote Mr Berggren detailed fees $30 per hour fact supplies necessary equipment indicated booking 8-12 hours weekend bottom line sees method viable plan produce well-trained motivated RC pilots Notice said pilot since nothing program details forwarded suggested teaching building skills place type program Mr Berggren suggests have met him witnessed teaching have opportunity John Pagan Texas John runs program called RC Barnstormer advertises various magazines Hes retired school teacher exhibits extraordinary patience insight students other professional teaching programs field work well can receive listing 17 programs contacting extension 270 AMA Headquarters note caution though AMA insurance does provide liability coverage commercial operations nature feel certain Mr Berggren would feel flaw should corrected second letter Viewpoint Instructor sent Tim Davis Prop Nuts Radio Control Model Aircraft Club Las Vegas responded August column about loss true modelers build ARF Almost-Ready-to-Fly world letter contained instructor insight direct admonition clubs something experiences past year trying organize operate Learn Build Fly RC class series points Bob Underwood stressed August 97 Newcomers article quite valid clubs should sit up take notice Newcomers want get air fly today some time takes build own airplane kit just available others however have found once Newcomer coached past initial stages ICB Cant Build Syndrome have found newcomers enjoy building phase hobby take far pride aircraft ARF student/pilot need fly today curbed simulator hands-on buddy box training included part Learn Build Fly program clubs really should have some type Learn Build Fly program regardless clubs flying style RC Sport Soaring Helicopters Control Line etc best interest everyone involved hobby clubs take active role teaching newcomers Clubs benefit increased membership manufacturers distributors hobby shops sell products insuranceJanuary1998 29 lastell lutteip Afaltet late na caused eheaael. Switch Ra. Gwea LED GO FLY Peffews te-chetge. Red Check Dutteip o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral o No Jitter O No Drift Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy DJi5 W3 Y42M2LY 31185 Schcolcraft Livonia Mi 48150 Website hltp//www*IectrodyflamCOm 1-800-337-1638 Orders Info 1-313-422-5420 Fax 1-313-422-5338 related incidents go down should newcomer does feel like trying climb Mt Everest alone first outing Mr Davis relates void area adult Newcomer programs available assistance peoplemyself included timejust dont know ask help Teaching adults requires basic instructor skills whole bunch people skills Adult newcomers can get frustrated easier drop out sooner teenage students Adults seem think should get right away dont takes professional attitude instructor keep adult newcomer interested ready come back biggest tip teaching adult newcomers Keep fun Dont work adult newcomer harder would young student Most adult newcomers find hand-to-eye coordination difficult master first instructor takes small steps keeps lessons fun progress will made adult newcomer hooked just like rest us Another source potential newcomers often overlooked instructors clubs single parent past two classes included single parents initially just going drop off kids got hooked inviting class showing simulators just easy get started building RC kits lot single parents enjoy jigsaw puzzles explain RC kit can thought 3-D jigsaw puzzle can cut own pieces fit become interested right away Parent/child teams should openly welcomed teaching programs providing same price both discounts just get em started Clubs instructors can have direct influence hobby taking time teach building Just like newcomer 1GB Syndrome clubs instructors out afraid try ask help would very good teaching brave water jump Its difficult Prop Nuts graduated 14 students summer program included building model flying instruction Learn Build Fly program working well Tim does stress however care must taken lessen likelihood instructor burnout What answer suspect its similar item E multiple choice quiz above Mr Berggren felt strongly professional instructor way go clubs should forego concern preserving culture founders protectionist politics seems saying open doors forms instruction Mr Davis related club others have something works well concern still centers around keeping newcomer motivated beyond point having learned fly keeping second 10th 20th year answers out maybe arent looking right places maybe havent explored right programs such skill-level rewards exceed point soloing few years ago topic raised Academy being able offer insurance program professional instructor Should issue reintroduced explored can help clubs Industry commended have clearly increased support newcomer training programs recent years Help us put together E above works ae ro Computer RIC Systems 190 pgs describe model setup pix & details functions mixers maintenance MUCH Em oRadio Comparison Chart tells what has what 23 makes/models compared 12 pgs data 3 w/book Futaba Super 7 book replaces manual Dynamic Modelling 4922-Y Rochelle Aye Irvine CA 92604-2941 -free 1-888-770-1812 /1-714-552-1812 dynaiuic3Gf lash net prices include 1st class delivery VISA MC DISCOVER ok $1 discoun check/MO CA add sales tax US prices foreign please write 30 Model Aviation e Mind. - than U I--J Plug pout gene late Pt Scm Revetuet Plug Pt Sen Revetiet late pout Wow Youre dead
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 29, 30
Bob Underwood recent columns have provoked some thought prompted mail though concerns months installment letters about different columns excerpts am going use mailbox same day first blush views divergent natureand criticalthey address common concern first came Walter Berggren Mr Bob Underwood must spending too much time virtual holodeck enough real world RC [Radio Control] Newcomer make assumption 40000 people learn fly RC year drop due boredom ludicrous impression Mr Berggren got writing incorrectly communicated issue AMA membership turnover decline caused variety factors including deaths among members people take hiatus family business concerns newcomers enthusiasm glows brightly several yearsmaybe decadethen fades scene opinion have no idea fade because having mastered basic elements flight cant find activities challenges hold hobby/sport seem have failed hold interest consisting AMA leadership clubs members large industry Mr Berggren has made incorrect assumption 40000 people limited involved RC Membership turnover does occur solely within RC community wrote claim clubs failing satisfy service requirements newcomers wanting learn Boredom has nothing whatsoever situation consumer frustration does Club leaders AMA seem grasping reasons deny truth about true volunteer flight instructor availability instead seriously examining policy growth-inducing modifications advertising reflects consumer dissatisfaction RC flight recreation hear two common stories 1 guys club too busy unavailable client tired waiting 2 local private RC flying club simply has no volunteers available fit clients needs third segment want bypass club system entirely influence behind lack professional help clearly identifiable private RC flying club doctrine volunteer flight instruction newcomers enthusiasm glows brightly several yearsmaybe decade--then fades scene~ motive fueling doctrine fierce protection its virtue survival survival clubs pure volunteer ethic culture ethic promotes key consumer issue point history private RC flying clubs interested preserving culture founders protectionist politics overall growth recreation Any change within local private RC club structure threat existence culture paragraphs reflect problem exists within modeling community some cases using term clubs Mr Berggren seems indicting clubs clubs guilty Among 2500 AMA chartered clubs have highly developed well-structured newcomer programs staffed willing able volunteer instructors However valid point too cases newcomer becomes disenchanted because lack time devoted himlher lack available instructors lack program call myself Professional RC Flight Instructor wrote Mr Berggren detailed fees $30 per hour fact supplies necessary equipment indicated booking 8-12 hours weekend bottom line sees method viable plan produce well-trained motivated RC pilots Notice said pilot since nothing program details forwarded suggested teaching building skills place type program Mr Berggren suggests have met him witnessed teaching have opportunity John Pagan Texas John runs program called RC Barnstormer advertises various magazines Hes retired school teacher exhibits extraordinary patience insight students other professional teaching programs field work well can receive listing 17 programs contacting extension 270 AMA Headquarters note caution though AMA insurance does provide liability coverage commercial operations nature feel certain Mr Berggren would feel flaw should corrected second letter Viewpoint Instructor sent Tim Davis Prop Nuts Radio Control Model Aircraft Club Las Vegas responded August column about loss true modelers build ARF Almost-Ready-to-Fly world letter contained instructor insight direct admonition clubs something experiences past year trying organize operate Learn Build Fly RC class series points Bob Underwood stressed August 97 Newcomers article quite valid clubs should sit up take notice Newcomers want get air fly today some time takes build own airplane kit just available others however have found once Newcomer coached past initial stages ICB Cant Build Syndrome have found newcomers enjoy building phase hobby take far pride aircraft ARF student/pilot need fly today curbed simulator hands-on buddy box training included part Learn Build Fly program clubs really should have some type Learn Build Fly program regardless clubs flying style RC Sport Soaring Helicopters Control Line etc best interest everyone involved hobby clubs take active role teaching newcomers Clubs benefit increased membership manufacturers distributors hobby shops sell products insuranceJanuary1998 29 lastell lutteip Afaltet late na caused eheaael. Switch Ra. Gwea LED GO FLY Peffews te-chetge. Red Check Dutteip o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral o No Jitter O No Drift Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy DJi5 W3 Y42M2LY 31185 Schcolcraft Livonia Mi 48150 Website hltp//www*IectrodyflamCOm 1-800-337-1638 Orders Info 1-313-422-5420 Fax 1-313-422-5338 related incidents go down should newcomer does feel like trying climb Mt Everest alone first outing Mr Davis relates void area adult Newcomer programs available assistance peoplemyself included timejust dont know ask help Teaching adults requires basic instructor skills whole bunch people skills Adult newcomers can get frustrated easier drop out sooner teenage students Adults seem think should get right away dont takes professional attitude instructor keep adult newcomer interested ready come back biggest tip teaching adult newcomers Keep fun Dont work adult newcomer harder would young student Most adult newcomers find hand-to-eye coordination difficult master first instructor takes small steps keeps lessons fun progress will made adult newcomer hooked just like rest us Another source potential newcomers often overlooked instructors clubs single parent past two classes included single parents initially just going drop off kids got hooked inviting class showing simulators just easy get started building RC kits lot single parents enjoy jigsaw puzzles explain RC kit can thought 3-D jigsaw puzzle can cut own pieces fit become interested right away Parent/child teams should openly welcomed teaching programs providing same price both discounts just get em started Clubs instructors can have direct influence hobby taking time teach building Just like newcomer 1GB Syndrome clubs instructors out afraid try ask help would very good teaching brave water jump Its difficult Prop Nuts graduated 14 students summer program included building model flying instruction Learn Build Fly program working well Tim does stress however care must taken lessen likelihood instructor burnout What answer suspect its similar item E multiple choice quiz above Mr Berggren felt strongly professional instructor way go clubs should forego concern preserving culture founders protectionist politics seems saying open doors forms instruction Mr Davis related club others have something works well concern still centers around keeping newcomer motivated beyond point having learned fly keeping second 10th 20th year answers out maybe arent looking right places maybe havent explored right programs such skill-level rewards exceed point soloing few years ago topic raised Academy being able offer insurance program professional instructor Should issue reintroduced explored can help clubs Industry commended have clearly increased support newcomer training programs recent years Help us put together E above works ae ro Computer RIC Systems 190 pgs describe model setup pix & details functions mixers maintenance MUCH Em oRadio Comparison Chart tells what has what 23 makes/models compared 12 pgs data 3 w/book Futaba Super 7 book replaces manual Dynamic Modelling 4922-Y Rochelle Aye Irvine CA 92604-2941 -free 1-888-770-1812 /1-714-552-1812 dynaiuic3Gf lash net prices include 1st class delivery VISA MC DISCOVER ok $1 discoun check/MO CA add sales tax US prices foreign please write 30 Model Aviation e Mind. - than U I--J Plug pout gene late Pt Scm Revetuet Plug Pt Sen Revetiet late pout Wow Youre dead