Bob Underwood Satisfying needs newcomer world aeromodeling exciting frustrating challenge phrase 8 80 sums up thrust challenge Indeed find ages drawn aeromodelingbringing skill levels ranging little extensive interesting set differences represented age extremes seems reasons attracted hobby/sport adult newcomerss interest often part delayed reaction earlier years Typically dabbled bit models youngster associated someone imparted strong level interest retained through formative years find high levels motivation available resources adult newcomer youngster often comes different direction natural curiosity things fly move key issue recent years AMA has found difficult muster prolonged Anne Underwood has launched Delta meaningful program hold young Dart program introduces aviation fifthpeoples attention Various reasons graders have given ranging interesting activities compete modeling lack stick-to-it-iveness youngsters libraries possible fund such program clubs will almost always have households receive multiple copies can passed school November 1994 19 Fortunately through persistence number established modelers have overcome perceived hurdle and created new modelers Schools can play very important role bringing modeling experience young people club ought have minimum three concurrent activities happening First clubs can fund very small sum subscriptions model airplam magazines placed school Second contact can made through teacher resulting direct classroom contact can range highly structured formalized program what might considered one-time PR shot will outline two ideas moment directed exclusively schools third club activity vital link club should present training session regular basis Experience suggests oneevening-a-week class limited 15 participants conducted over eight-week period works very well sessions can accommodate newcomers ages later column will provide outline such sessions Incidentally separating sessions club meetings important give special meaning own does dovetail create meaningful program Lets suppose few things First club must interested presenting aeromodeling challenging experience assured some wish spread word Fortunately definitely minority club interested have 1 Created newcomer classes 2 Provided magazine subscriptions school libraries 3 Contacted individual teachers school districts 4 Made literature available hobby shops field Business cards contact neat fit wallet pocket 5 Created series promotional devices such mall shows programs scouts adult service groups air shows etc 6 Investigated participation local scholarship programs 7 Developed speaker/instructor list people well suited carrying through plans 8 Identified 10% club membership willing implement program following information outlines two approaches interesting newcomer Bear mind said interest programs designed enfold individual aeromodeling information Rather provide pleasant experiences case youth help lead future activity First Dan McGillivray reports experience Southwest Florida Aeromodelers Gateway Magnet Elementary School Lee County Florida offers class unit called Aviation class presented through schools Gifted Education Program Recently instructor Steve McCullough asked Southwest Florida Aeromodelers share background aviation modeling student enrichment April 8 Aviation class visited club flying field introduction various sizes types radio-controlled planes helicopters flying highlight days field trip Students shown radio control components interaction moved control surfaces aircraft students previously learned control surfaces affect flight building flying paper airplanes time Don McGillivray introduced class arranged conduct program classroom covering aviation modeling memorabilia 1930s 1940s presentation fit very well class study aviation history progress involvement current events classroom presentation given April 29 consisted collection pictures magazines scrapbooks depicting golden age aviation World War II addition several types handlaunched gliders seaplanes radiocontrolled models shown discussed presentations highlighted classroom aviation displays Mr McCullough using As result presentation modeling static display aviation fair planned May 12 school media center benefit students Gateway School aviation fair consisted displays 18 airplanes two helicopters provided members Southwest Florida Aeromodelers aviation class displayed projects teaching aids plastic paper metal models 10 am until 2 pm over 700 students representing 26 separate classes visited aviation fair scheduling Mr McCullough prepared allowed about 10 minutes per class Individual teachers decided whether attend did busy fair Eight club members assisted some aviation class students acted hosts Hands-on demonstrations let students move radio transmitter-control sticks watch aircraft control surfaces move popular display let student use control line handle make model climb dive RC gliders shown explanations given differed powered aircraft both construction flying club members participated very impressed interest knowledge students Gateway School indication Southwest Florida Aeromodelers will continue expand effort reach area youth purpose furthering interest model aviation Consider program using AMA Cub Ddta Dart Over years thousands individuals groups have utilized Frank Ehling-designed Cub Its used teach modeling practices techniques its used simply pique interest used latter purpose fifth-grade classroom 15 years daughter Anne has carried through such program ten years five fifthgrade classrooms school Anne modeler does build fly although has active AMA activities since 1975 program has instituted has brief introduction usually 20-25 minutes involves show-and tell local modeler youngsters go individual classrooms build Cub Southwest Florida Aeromodelers explain flight future modelers students Gateway Magnet Elementary School under teacher guidance Fortunately staff school relatively stable doesnt have break new teachers About one-and-a-half hours required build models flown afternoon next morning host related concepts can included program obvious ones related scientific principles what makes plane fly Others can include math make flying contest As example allow three flights time average best two etc Certainly can filter history including discussions Wright brothers Lindbergh Voyager space program etc two best values building model come teachers ability observe youngster action following directions demonstrating patience level allows valuable teacher insights about child long-lasting effect program like Annes experience suggests During years maintained similar program numerous individuals came back modeling later lives Some actually showed up newcomer classes years later year former fifthgraders stops AMA booth WRAM Show just say Hi positively influenced toward modeling fifth-grade AMA Cub experience havent foggiest fun learned something cant ask much life Next month Ill pursue some concerns directed toward New-Comers themselves Meantime please feed questions ideas experiences column writing either Headquarters address column head sure read two other sections offering printed month include help form Information get additional information Illumination help interesting modeling words Finally words month Any model built survive crash brick wall will fly like odel Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 19, 20
Bob Underwood Satisfying needs newcomer world aeromodeling exciting frustrating challenge phrase 8 80 sums up thrust challenge Indeed find ages drawn aeromodelingbringing skill levels ranging little extensive interesting set differences represented age extremes seems reasons attracted hobby/sport adult newcomerss interest often part delayed reaction earlier years Typically dabbled bit models youngster associated someone imparted strong level interest retained through formative years find high levels motivation available resources adult newcomer youngster often comes different direction natural curiosity things fly move key issue recent years AMA has found difficult muster prolonged Anne Underwood has launched Delta meaningful program hold young Dart program introduces aviation fifthpeoples attention Various reasons graders have given ranging interesting activities compete modeling lack stick-to-it-iveness youngsters libraries possible fund such program clubs will almost always have households receive multiple copies can passed school November 1994 19 Fortunately through persistence number established modelers have overcome perceived hurdle and created new modelers Schools can play very important role bringing modeling experience young people club ought have minimum three concurrent activities happening First clubs can fund very small sum subscriptions model airplam magazines placed school Second contact can made through teacher resulting direct classroom contact can range highly structured formalized program what might considered one-time PR shot will outline two ideas moment directed exclusively schools third club activity vital link club should present training session regular basis Experience suggests oneevening-a-week class limited 15 participants conducted over eight-week period works very well sessions can accommodate newcomers ages later column will provide outline such sessions Incidentally separating sessions club meetings important give special meaning own does dovetail create meaningful program Lets suppose few things First club must interested presenting aeromodeling challenging experience assured some wish spread word Fortunately definitely minority club interested have 1 Created newcomer classes 2 Provided magazine subscriptions school libraries 3 Contacted individual teachers school districts 4 Made literature available hobby shops field Business cards contact neat fit wallet pocket 5 Created series promotional devices such mall shows programs scouts adult service groups air shows etc 6 Investigated participation local scholarship programs 7 Developed speaker/instructor list people well suited carrying through plans 8 Identified 10% club membership willing implement program following information outlines two approaches interesting newcomer Bear mind said interest programs designed enfold individual aeromodeling information Rather provide pleasant experiences case youth help lead future activity First Dan McGillivray reports experience Southwest Florida Aeromodelers Gateway Magnet Elementary School Lee County Florida offers class unit called Aviation class presented through schools Gifted Education Program Recently instructor Steve McCullough asked Southwest Florida Aeromodelers share background aviation modeling student enrichment April 8 Aviation class visited club flying field introduction various sizes types radio-controlled planes helicopters flying highlight days field trip Students shown radio control components interaction moved control surfaces aircraft students previously learned control surfaces affect flight building flying paper airplanes time Don McGillivray introduced class arranged conduct program classroom covering aviation modeling memorabilia 1930s 1940s presentation fit very well class study aviation history progress involvement current events classroom presentation given April 29 consisted collection pictures magazines scrapbooks depicting golden age aviation World War II addition several types handlaunched gliders seaplanes radiocontrolled models shown discussed presentations highlighted classroom aviation displays Mr McCullough using As result presentation modeling static display aviation fair planned May 12 school media center benefit students Gateway School aviation fair consisted displays 18 airplanes two helicopters provided members Southwest Florida Aeromodelers aviation class displayed projects teaching aids plastic paper metal models 10 am until 2 pm over 700 students representing 26 separate classes visited aviation fair scheduling Mr McCullough prepared allowed about 10 minutes per class Individual teachers decided whether attend did busy fair Eight club members assisted some aviation class students acted hosts Hands-on demonstrations let students move radio transmitter-control sticks watch aircraft control surfaces move popular display let student use control line handle make model climb dive RC gliders shown explanations given differed powered aircraft both construction flying club members participated very impressed interest knowledge students Gateway School indication Southwest Florida Aeromodelers will continue expand effort reach area youth purpose furthering interest model aviation Consider program using AMA Cub Ddta Dart Over years thousands individuals groups have utilized Frank Ehling-designed Cub Its used teach modeling practices techniques its used simply pique interest used latter purpose fifth-grade classroom 15 years daughter Anne has carried through such program ten years five fifthgrade classrooms school Anne modeler does build fly although has active AMA activities since 1975 program has instituted has brief introduction usually 20-25 minutes involves show-and tell local modeler youngsters go individual classrooms build Cub Southwest Florida Aeromodelers explain flight future modelers students Gateway Magnet Elementary School under teacher guidance Fortunately staff school relatively stable doesnt have break new teachers About one-and-a-half hours required build models flown afternoon next morning host related concepts can included program obvious ones related scientific principles what makes plane fly Others can include math make flying contest As example allow three flights time average best two etc Certainly can filter history including discussions Wright brothers Lindbergh Voyager space program etc two best values building model come teachers ability observe youngster action following directions demonstrating patience level allows valuable teacher insights about child long-lasting effect program like Annes experience suggests During years maintained similar program numerous individuals came back modeling later lives Some actually showed up newcomer classes years later year former fifthgraders stops AMA booth WRAM Show just say Hi positively influenced toward modeling fifth-grade AMA Cub experience havent foggiest fun learned something cant ask much life Next month Ill pursue some concerns directed toward New-Comers themselves Meantime please feed questions ideas experiences column writing either Headquarters address column head sure read two other sections offering printed month include help form Information get additional information Illumination help interesting modeling words Finally words month Any model built survive crash brick wall will fly like odel Aviation