U Bob Underwood U 1Z1izU phrase Been done has misused overused excused abused some time now does however help individuals express empathy understanding concerning events occur lives Two brief letters received express elation frustration form backbone some observations responses concerning problems learning hobby first letter Herman Burton Seabrook Texas just wanted write tell much enjoy Newcomers articles Model Aviation joined AMA last year have enjoyed getting RC [Radio Control] models flying age 601 have certainly exposed aspects life politics children grandchildren death parents etc can assure aspects modeling flying totally foreign both terminology acronyms used describe sometimes feel like stranger own country trying understand written about publication newcomer fun enjoyable sport columns helping wind way through labyrinth new unknown worlds flying building Dont misled ever believing writing too elementary level arent simple acronym KISS perfect explanation us newcomers Keep simple stupid No slam intended toward Bob just expression Keep up good work Thank Herman very kind words Its important others know experiences concerns have written about through years have result having made virtually mistake possibleon own individuals determined teach himself fly As school teacher available time existed during summer months often flying field deserted early weekday morning just dew grass model Im ahead myself first RC model Falcon 56 used 19-size engine upper limit power recoimnended kit time radio system six-channel reed doesnt mean six functions three since two channels required operate function Thus elevator rudder throttle functions proportional would blip stick switch because held surface would move either extreme functions werent simultaneous either tried give two commands once everything went neutral lavished quite bit attention building model silk-covered doped painted two beautiful shades ofof colorsgreen blended beautifully 90% trees shrubs US models first flight occurred site St Louis Missouri lived rather Detwiler Park Peoria Illinois parents lived got aircraft off ground managed keep air however began drift up tree-covered hillside behind flightline toward certain extinctfon club members Cal Speerly made save embarrassed need ability link dedicated concerned individuals eager determined souls ride home St Louis prompted much thought determined Falcon too hot So bought high-wing almost Free flight-style model called White Cloud slopped together used fly site St Louis countys Buder Park first few weeks filled number short trips Buder Typically consisted flight part home repair stays became longer end summer finally day came went home model still flyable condition Confidence reigned supreme invited longtime friend Bill modeler go out After thing pegged Bill impressed prowess came time landing set up approach north end strip trees end quite distance away As started turn final Bill asked Isnt hard tell close trees assured him way side trees just about same time Cloud clipped branch cartwheeled 30 feet ground So much Cloudon Falcon process learning discovered great clubthe Signal Chasersand developed some wonderful friends supportive helpful members Gil Lindquist would arrange client schedule just chance could drop Buder Together taught ourselves second year discovered competition accident yearly contest Pattern class just few entries conned signing up hookedbig-time hard beginning far family concerned wife supportive found going along events club field difficult task girls small attention span large open field no playground limited least contests could spend considerable time motel pool However became older activities spread national level three important women life started acting pit crew developed group friends became involved administrative activities Academy Model Aeronautics became family fun Admittedly hard explain people howl spent summer vacation After auxiliary airfield 1000 Seguin Texas doesnt sound like ultimate resort living other hand serving US Scale team traveling such places Sweden England Canada France really nice So Herman Ive kept column elementary because lived elementary way start Perhaps fact taught fifth grade 30 years helps commended enthusiastic positive outlook recognize learning stops last breath second letter Randolph Dolce Hawley Pennsylvania addressed problem discussed some months back regarding flight instruction letter January colunm refers promoted concept paid instruction have just returned home warm winter florida after reading January issue Model Aviation felt respond agree Mr Berggrens letter 100% belong large RC flying club has two flying fields have trying learn fly four years would welcome paying fee $30 per hour learn fly cheap considering investment have made paying AMA membership club dues airplane radios equipment Mr Underwood made mention 17 programs available Seventeen seems like no concerned about Newcomers would think would state Looking ways improve . clubs US membership over 50 have trainer radio? Would like leam aircraft would crash and/or pick out trees before solo 62 Model Aviation renewed membership year Jam just building airplanes Frustrated yes Quitting no Well hope maybe will find instructor will have teaching skills patience teach great sport Randolph voice some valid concerns regarding clubs AMA general column have published information about well-developed club instruction programs like manner number clubs have no instruction programs whatsoever solution seems simplistic doesnt work out way instance because nature insurance liability coverage commercial instruction viable possibility time suggest methods overcome couldnt worked out just hasnt happened asked some questions second paragraph essence addressed earlier column strongly discourage anyone leaming RC way did question becomes will leam club doesnt have program have no commercial instructor available shouldnt try own might some help study dynamics club associated number years ago served AMA Technical Director wrote somewhat tongue-in-cheek profile clubs based experience groups just model clubs during years Thinking column somewhat frivolous prepared overwhelming response year people wrote called talked trade shows wondering managed profile club accurately think can use dynamics operate within club achieve goal will readily grant should easier can done What look Remember 10% theory groups 10% members . Put anything want blank will work Use words such leaders argumentative workers strange helpful supportive whatever task identify necessary group promote concept providing instruction program doesnt exist improving thats Become catalyst Beware self-styled expert Most clubs have individual will readily share information subject what person says will typically highly opinionated blunt unrelenting Most selfstyled experts easy recognize club meetings because usually surrounded gaggle loyal followers some clubs have two self-styled experts Generally will three third takes up residence first two will move down road new club task locate quiet unassuming real expert group Its often easier flying site opposed club meeting Youll recognize individual consistent flying attention safety concerns lack bravado willingness help ask person may have time required provide help need might best instructor can bet person knows someone has time good instructing Find real club leaders Almost group has two sets leaders ones elected year will preside over meetings However several people seated audience form other set Very often second set composed club founders may owner flying site close friends Study dynamics two sets work often right person suggests plan program flies easily Randolph realize dialogue doesnt provide direct immediate help problem seem disappointed overall structure response concerns makeup Academy its very nature makes club autonomous body beyond level AMA able easily provide direct consumer report clubs want expand some cant because facilities need ability link dedicated concerned individuals eager determined souls such yourself can help end well NWST Since 1977 IKON offers largest selection aiant scale kits world order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $4 00 Competition propellers intermediate advanced sport flyer well competition community Advanced designs using modern computational methods materials Over 300 pitch diameters available ranging slow-flyer electric High performance Giant Scale Unlimited Racers complete line three four blade props being designed tested Top-level Competition pilots prior market entry Visit APC Prop Website detailed information product design current product availability send SASE detailed brochure Landing Products 1225 Harter Ave Woodland CA 95776 No 1 Choice Competition Modelers Worldwide Contact local hobby dealer first dont have what need order direct Landing Products ph 530 661-0399 convenient web site Overnight delivery available props stock Hours 6am PST November1998 63 CUHEN SUPER ACE 1/4 SCAI F RO REARWIN SPEEDSTER lid ~AI F QI WACO UPF-7 1/S 5flAI F 7 MONOCOUPE D-145 1/4 SCALE 96 Idaho Residents Add 5% State sales Tax
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/11
Page Numbers: 62, 63
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/11
Page Numbers: 62, 63
U Bob Underwood U 1Z1izU phrase Been done has misused overused excused abused some time now does however help individuals express empathy understanding concerning events occur lives Two brief letters received express elation frustration form backbone some observations responses concerning problems learning hobby first letter Herman Burton Seabrook Texas just wanted write tell much enjoy Newcomers articles Model Aviation joined AMA last year have enjoyed getting RC [Radio Control] models flying age 601 have certainly exposed aspects life politics children grandchildren death parents etc can assure aspects modeling flying totally foreign both terminology acronyms used describe sometimes feel like stranger own country trying understand written about publication newcomer fun enjoyable sport columns helping wind way through labyrinth new unknown worlds flying building Dont misled ever believing writing too elementary level arent simple acronym KISS perfect explanation us newcomers Keep simple stupid No slam intended toward Bob just expression Keep up good work Thank Herman very kind words Its important others know experiences concerns have written about through years have result having made virtually mistake possibleon own individuals determined teach himself fly As school teacher available time existed during summer months often flying field deserted early weekday morning just dew grass model Im ahead myself first RC model Falcon 56 used 19-size engine upper limit power recoimnended kit time radio system six-channel reed doesnt mean six functions three since two channels required operate function Thus elevator rudder throttle functions proportional would blip stick switch because held surface would move either extreme functions werent simultaneous either tried give two commands once everything went neutral lavished quite bit attention building model silk-covered doped painted two beautiful shades ofof colorsgreen blended beautifully 90% trees shrubs US models first flight occurred site St Louis Missouri lived rather Detwiler Park Peoria Illinois parents lived got aircraft off ground managed keep air however began drift up tree-covered hillside behind flightline toward certain extinctfon club members Cal Speerly made save embarrassed need ability link dedicated concerned individuals eager determined souls ride home St Louis prompted much thought determined Falcon too hot So bought high-wing almost Free flight-style model called White Cloud slopped together used fly site St Louis countys Buder Park first few weeks filled number short trips Buder Typically consisted flight part home repair stays became longer end summer finally day came went home model still flyable condition Confidence reigned supreme invited longtime friend Bill modeler go out After thing pegged Bill impressed prowess came time landing set up approach north end strip trees end quite distance away As started turn final Bill asked Isnt hard tell close trees assured him way side trees just about same time Cloud clipped branch cartwheeled 30 feet ground So much Cloudon Falcon process learning discovered great clubthe Signal Chasersand developed some wonderful friends supportive helpful members Gil Lindquist would arrange client schedule just chance could drop Buder Together taught ourselves second year discovered competition accident yearly contest Pattern class just few entries conned signing up hookedbig-time hard beginning far family concerned wife supportive found going along events club field difficult task girls small attention span large open field no playground limited least contests could spend considerable time motel pool However became older activities spread national level three important women life started acting pit crew developed group friends became involved administrative activities Academy Model Aeronautics became family fun Admittedly hard explain people howl spent summer vacation After auxiliary airfield 1000 Seguin Texas doesnt sound like ultimate resort living other hand serving US Scale team traveling such places Sweden England Canada France really nice So Herman Ive kept column elementary because lived elementary way start Perhaps fact taught fifth grade 30 years helps commended enthusiastic positive outlook recognize learning stops last breath second letter Randolph Dolce Hawley Pennsylvania addressed problem discussed some months back regarding flight instruction letter January colunm refers promoted concept paid instruction have just returned home warm winter florida after reading January issue Model Aviation felt respond agree Mr Berggrens letter 100% belong large RC flying club has two flying fields have trying learn fly four years would welcome paying fee $30 per hour learn fly cheap considering investment have made paying AMA membership club dues airplane radios equipment Mr Underwood made mention 17 programs available Seventeen seems like no concerned about Newcomers would think would state Looking ways improve . clubs US membership over 50 have trainer radio? Would like leam aircraft would crash and/or pick out trees before solo 62 Model Aviation renewed membership year Jam just building airplanes Frustrated yes Quitting no Well hope maybe will find instructor will have teaching skills patience teach great sport Randolph voice some valid concerns regarding clubs AMA general column have published information about well-developed club instruction programs like manner number clubs have no instruction programs whatsoever solution seems simplistic doesnt work out way instance because nature insurance liability coverage commercial instruction viable possibility time suggest methods overcome couldnt worked out just hasnt happened asked some questions second paragraph essence addressed earlier column strongly discourage anyone leaming RC way did question becomes will leam club doesnt have program have no commercial instructor available shouldnt try own might some help study dynamics club associated number years ago served AMA Technical Director wrote somewhat tongue-in-cheek profile clubs based experience groups just model clubs during years Thinking column somewhat frivolous prepared overwhelming response year people wrote called talked trade shows wondering managed profile club accurately think can use dynamics operate within club achieve goal will readily grant should easier can done What look Remember 10% theory groups 10% members . Put anything want blank will work Use words such leaders argumentative workers strange helpful supportive whatever task identify necessary group promote concept providing instruction program doesnt exist improving thats Become catalyst Beware self-styled expert Most clubs have individual will readily share information subject what person says will typically highly opinionated blunt unrelenting Most selfstyled experts easy recognize club meetings because usually surrounded gaggle loyal followers some clubs have two self-styled experts Generally will three third takes up residence first two will move down road new club task locate quiet unassuming real expert group Its often easier flying site opposed club meeting Youll recognize individual consistent flying attention safety concerns lack bravado willingness help ask person may have time required provide help need might best instructor can bet person knows someone has time good instructing Find real club leaders Almost group has two sets leaders ones elected year will preside over meetings However several people seated audience form other set Very often second set composed club founders may owner flying site close friends Study dynamics two sets work often right person suggests plan program flies easily Randolph realize dialogue doesnt provide direct immediate help problem seem disappointed overall structure response concerns makeup Academy its very nature makes club autonomous body beyond level AMA able easily provide direct consumer report clubs want expand some cant because facilities need ability link dedicated concerned individuals eager determined souls such yourself can help end well NWST Since 1977 IKON offers largest selection aiant scale kits world order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $4 00 Competition propellers intermediate advanced sport flyer well competition community Advanced designs using modern computational methods materials Over 300 pitch diameters available ranging slow-flyer electric High performance Giant Scale Unlimited Racers complete line three four blade props being designed tested Top-level Competition pilots prior market entry Visit APC Prop Website detailed information product design current product availability send SASE detailed brochure Landing Products 1225 Harter Ave Woodland CA 95776 No 1 Choice Competition Modelers Worldwide Contact local hobby dealer first dont have what need order direct Landing Products ph 530 661-0399 convenient web site Overnight delivery available props stock Hours 6am PST November1998 63 CUHEN SUPER ACE 1/4 SCAI F RO REARWIN SPEEDSTER lid ~AI F QI WACO UPF-7 1/S 5flAI F 7 MONOCOUPE D-145 1/4 SCALE 96 Idaho Residents Add 5% State sales Tax
