Bob Underwood STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT MODEL AVIATION AND GET SOME LIVE DELTA DART BUILDING INSTRUCTION U Matthew Usher SURPRISE SURPRISE youre going get month regular NewComers author brief introduction Matthew Ushers expanded coverage Matt editor Model Aviation events detailed month consumed prodigious amount time over months culminating mind-numbing hectic flurry activity Tuesday March 12 As result since sitting squarely middle forest seemed far prudent let someone else describe trees short working conjunction Indiana Academy Ball State University AMA beamed almost four hours live interactive TV progranuning 32000 students grades 4 through 7 five states As host supposed expert segments beamed satelliteward Frank Ehling Museum called upon field questions youngsters present well dozens two sessions taken via 800-number phone linesWhat easiest question IWwts highest model has flown moderator Maria Williams-Hawkins standing under Maynard Hills 1970 record model reached 26912 feet toughest question What kind paint used stealth aircraft Somehow answering Black didnt seem quite complete enoughand knew probably wasnt Sears Latex Hnim Now know would better Matt describe events produced four hours tape belongs AMA included two museum sessions two Delta Dart building sessions studio cohosted Jay Mealy Jim Haught kibitzing yours truly Take away Matt 32 Model Aviation * AMA GOES INTERACTIVE AS 32000 Maria Williams-Hawkins left Bob Underwood anxiously await floor directors signai open first iive segment Ehling Museum Above Bob Underwood answered questions children museum studio well callers special 800 number Left A Parlor Mite Indoor model flown live part introduction museum tour part program Right view control room WIPB Muncie Bob Underwood discusses kit pricesthen nowIn museum hobby shop AMAs first interactive television field trip Does Fly broadcast nationally March 12 30000 students classrooms Indiana West Coast broadcast consisted two segments first opened taped segment showing variety flying models action International Aeromodeling Center set stage live portion broadcast tour Frank V Ehling museum led co-hosts Bob Underwood Ball States Maria Williams-Hawkins Model Aviations Jim Haught demonstrated Indoor model circling museum Parlor Mite What made 50-minute broadcast unique its interactive element Students watching broadcast could use special 800 number ask Bob Maria questions about taped segments museum tour modeling general In-studio questions provided area grade-schoolers second segment broadcast transmitted studios Indiana Academy Ball State University interactive Delta Dart building session led AMAs Jay Mealy Indiana Academy facility specifically designed type broadcast studio resembles ordinary classroom equipped stateof-the-art video sound equipment remotely operated adjacent control room Using split-screen technology students several Indiana schools able ask questions interact in-studio builders Jay during broadcast Bob Underwood Jim Haught helped activities live program broadcast twiceonce morning once afternoonto accommodate students several time zones Tapes activities have produced will available through AMA both live broadcasts appeared effortless viewers behind-thescenes work required D-day-like planning logistics Converting AMAs museum TV studio first segment no small feat crews worked several days installing necessary lights cameras sound equipment museum disturbing its displays portable control booth satellite-uplink truck located parking lot connected broadcast participating schools made interactive communication possible logistics broadcast presented own problems less 10 minutes between two segments Bob Underwood make mad dash through downtown traffic get AMA Headquarters Indiana Academys studiosat point police escort considered Despite minor difficulties Bob remained enthusiastic unflappable host during full day front camerahis 30 years teaching fifth grade must have good training ground Look information regarding project future NewComers columns 1996 33 Above It took tremendous amount support equipment convert museum complex functional interactive TV studio Jim Haught reviews studio sequence Project Director Mark Kornmann Note overhead camera Jay Mealy L wraps up live Delta Dart building session Bob Underwood center Jim Haught look on
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 32, 33
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 32, 33
Bob Underwood STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT MODEL AVIATION AND GET SOME LIVE DELTA DART BUILDING INSTRUCTION U Matthew Usher SURPRISE SURPRISE youre going get month regular NewComers author brief introduction Matthew Ushers expanded coverage Matt editor Model Aviation events detailed month consumed prodigious amount time over months culminating mind-numbing hectic flurry activity Tuesday March 12 As result since sitting squarely middle forest seemed far prudent let someone else describe trees short working conjunction Indiana Academy Ball State University AMA beamed almost four hours live interactive TV progranuning 32000 students grades 4 through 7 five states As host supposed expert segments beamed satelliteward Frank Ehling Museum called upon field questions youngsters present well dozens two sessions taken via 800-number phone linesWhat easiest question IWwts highest model has flown moderator Maria Williams-Hawkins standing under Maynard Hills 1970 record model reached 26912 feet toughest question What kind paint used stealth aircraft Somehow answering Black didnt seem quite complete enoughand knew probably wasnt Sears Latex Hnim Now know would better Matt describe events produced four hours tape belongs AMA included two museum sessions two Delta Dart building sessions studio cohosted Jay Mealy Jim Haught kibitzing yours truly Take away Matt 32 Model Aviation * AMA GOES INTERACTIVE AS 32000 Maria Williams-Hawkins left Bob Underwood anxiously await floor directors signai open first iive segment Ehling Museum Above Bob Underwood answered questions children museum studio well callers special 800 number Left A Parlor Mite Indoor model flown live part introduction museum tour part program Right view control room WIPB Muncie Bob Underwood discusses kit pricesthen nowIn museum hobby shop AMAs first interactive television field trip Does Fly broadcast nationally March 12 30000 students classrooms Indiana West Coast broadcast consisted two segments first opened taped segment showing variety flying models action International Aeromodeling Center set stage live portion broadcast tour Frank V Ehling museum led co-hosts Bob Underwood Ball States Maria Williams-Hawkins Model Aviations Jim Haught demonstrated Indoor model circling museum Parlor Mite What made 50-minute broadcast unique its interactive element Students watching broadcast could use special 800 number ask Bob Maria questions about taped segments museum tour modeling general In-studio questions provided area grade-schoolers second segment broadcast transmitted studios Indiana Academy Ball State University interactive Delta Dart building session led AMAs Jay Mealy Indiana Academy facility specifically designed type broadcast studio resembles ordinary classroom equipped stateof-the-art video sound equipment remotely operated adjacent control room Using split-screen technology students several Indiana schools able ask questions interact in-studio builders Jay during broadcast Bob Underwood Jim Haught helped activities live program broadcast twiceonce morning once afternoonto accommodate students several time zones Tapes activities have produced will available through AMA both live broadcasts appeared effortless viewers behind-thescenes work required D-day-like planning logistics Converting AMAs museum TV studio first segment no small feat crews worked several days installing necessary lights cameras sound equipment museum disturbing its displays portable control booth satellite-uplink truck located parking lot connected broadcast participating schools made interactive communication possible logistics broadcast presented own problems less 10 minutes between two segments Bob Underwood make mad dash through downtown traffic get AMA Headquarters Indiana Academys studiosat point police escort considered Despite minor difficulties Bob remained enthusiastic unflappable host during full day front camerahis 30 years teaching fifth grade must have good training ground Look information regarding project future NewComers columns 1996 33 Above It took tremendous amount support equipment convert museum complex functional interactive TV studio Jim Haught reviews studio sequence Project Director Mark Kornmann Note overhead camera Jay Mealy L wraps up live Delta Dart building session Bob Underwood center Jim Haught look on
