A GREAT MANY people involved hobby including leaders have expressed concern over relatively small number young people involved aeromodeling share concern rejoice time read article letter see picture deals adults sharing modeling youngsters have worked least talked young people about some aspect modeling missing real treat small warning have give about teaching RC flying kids have played video games Ill deal later During last couple months have joy instructing three fine young men between ages 12 14 RC model airplane flight may very well have future Chip Hyde among students applaud AMA its Adopt-A-School program know has used great places other ways can take fantastic hobby youth America After kids arent coming us need go have fun challenge looking dont know about get kids involved need go kids talk answer questions invite come flying field see what suggestions follow will require some effort may require some juggling schedules serious about getting kids involved aeromodeling will have put forth some effort school system area may have volunteer program and/or speakers bureau people willing visit classes give presentations signing up system will make its schools teachers aware hobby different classes miniature aircraft would definitely get students attention make lesson exciting help demonstrate importance getting good education prefer term miniature aircraft over model airplane feel accurately w 7EW Iliri conveys what Students math science classes would obviously benefit presentation involving miniature aircraft modeler builds WW WW II Scale airplane example usually familiar full-scale aircraft era circumstances used could very valuable history class branches military use aircraft high schools area have Junior ROTC programs middleor high-school teacher technology education what used called industrial arts might interested presentation airplane glider helicopter tools techniques used build have joy addressing middle-school class devoted strictly aviation after spoke aviation club sponsor members female school area may have science math aviation/aerospace club meets after school getting hobby placed school volunteer list speakers bureau may get invitation address clubs could contact teachers club sponsors through school office tell directly available would love come speak students can almost guarantee will called local schools school district office may know other ways knowledge skills possess can benefit students thus give opportunity introduce model aviation young people may also want contact private schools area make aware members club can speak classes clubs Does schedule permit spend hour two school perhaps two weeks could sponsor aeromodeling club Another way make activities known teachers area would hold Teachers Day flying field introduce local teachers aeromodeling availability speakers club Contact district school board office well advance let know what would include presentation determine best way get word out teachers discuss possibility teachers attend could get credit toward extending teaching certificates Has someone club contacted Boy Scouts Girl Scouts area make aware have members can make presentations groups Both organizations have awards involving science aviation dozen members own club spent very enjoyable Saturday morning helping about 50 Cub Scouts build fly Delta Darts otherwise known AMA Cubs available AMA also aircraft static display kids adults kinds questions yes asked come back again Does public library area have programs presentations young people way find out ask find out what involved getting speakers list schedule will probably thrilled have someone come volunteer get another opportunity spread word Some churches have programs members asked display hobby craft interest church does means ask table two Find out chapter Civil Air Patrol area kids young adults Air Force auxiliary because have interest aviation-related activities might find things very interesting television station near produces program young people have much gain little lose calling station speaking people involved will probably want see some video tape shot flying field well some still photographs can better understand what trying tell get interest may send crew field may get chance introduce local television star young people audience model aviation 38 Model Aviation tim factors mayc opinions e AMA officers ovoking idea rhoidd Wherever whenever held presentations could include photographs video taken flying field perhaps copies model airplane magazines well miniature aircraft Young people express interest hobby after presentation could given names phone numbers club members contact information and/or could given map flying field times parents could come see learn would never want bore someone interested details hobby times pays have eyes ears mouth open friends home evening thoroughly enjoying party other members church Sunday school class happened look darkened bedroom noticed walls covered pictures airplanes asked room dad told sons room wanted show something son building went closet pulled out framed-up wing fuselage Great Planes PT-40 told him put nearly 200 flights PT-40 before sold Thats right son young men have working Reach out Contact people working young people anywhere can find us go kids just may end up seeing kids flying fields Oh yes about problem videogame players. put RC transmitter hands may have tendency blip sticks move quickly let go plus side will find already have good hand/eye coordination will learn quickly Teach maintain full control fly smoothly help get lefts rights worked out prepared some rewarding experiences life 4James R Fierro April 1995 39 LEUL%1GEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! SIG MANUFACTURING CO imports the worlds fastest running production engine ROSS engines performance tested race proven SIG carries engines airplane helicopter car boat also have full-time ROSS REPAIR CENTER talking performance talking ROSS SIG-imported ROSS engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against workmanship manufacturing defects GowNifin RIC Rircra Giant Scale Plans 28% Ultimate Biplane 3200 US 30% Ultimate Biplane 3500 US 33% Smith Mini Biplane 3500 US 33% Extra 230 avadable soon. . 3500 US prices include shipping handling FIq WhetBowman RIC Aircraft Design41212 #3Rd Yarrow BC Fiberglass CowlsCanada VOX 2A0 Wheel Pants Gear Etc AvailablePh 604 823-4127 Send $200 complnte catalngunFax 804 823-4449 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC. Montezuma Iowa 50171 PH 515 623 5154 FAX 515-623-3922 Toll Free Orders 600-247-5008 Modelers Hot Line 800-524-7605
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/04
Page Numbers: 38, 39
A GREAT MANY people involved hobby including leaders have expressed concern over relatively small number young people involved aeromodeling share concern rejoice time read article letter see picture deals adults sharing modeling youngsters have worked least talked young people about some aspect modeling missing real treat small warning have give about teaching RC flying kids have played video games Ill deal later During last couple months have joy instructing three fine young men between ages 12 14 RC model airplane flight may very well have future Chip Hyde among students applaud AMA its Adopt-A-School program know has used great places other ways can take fantastic hobby youth America After kids arent coming us need go have fun challenge looking dont know about get kids involved need go kids talk answer questions invite come flying field see what suggestions follow will require some effort may require some juggling schedules serious about getting kids involved aeromodeling will have put forth some effort school system area may have volunteer program and/or speakers bureau people willing visit classes give presentations signing up system will make its schools teachers aware hobby different classes miniature aircraft would definitely get students attention make lesson exciting help demonstrate importance getting good education prefer term miniature aircraft over model airplane feel accurately w 7EW Iliri conveys what Students math science classes would obviously benefit presentation involving miniature aircraft modeler builds WW WW II Scale airplane example usually familiar full-scale aircraft era circumstances used could very valuable history class branches military use aircraft high schools area have Junior ROTC programs middleor high-school teacher technology education what used called industrial arts might interested presentation airplane glider helicopter tools techniques used build have joy addressing middle-school class devoted strictly aviation after spoke aviation club sponsor members female school area may have science math aviation/aerospace club meets after school getting hobby placed school volunteer list speakers bureau may get invitation address clubs could contact teachers club sponsors through school office tell directly available would love come speak students can almost guarantee will called local schools school district office may know other ways knowledge skills possess can benefit students thus give opportunity introduce model aviation young people may also want contact private schools area make aware members club can speak classes clubs Does schedule permit spend hour two school perhaps two weeks could sponsor aeromodeling club Another way make activities known teachers area would hold Teachers Day flying field introduce local teachers aeromodeling availability speakers club Contact district school board office well advance let know what would include presentation determine best way get word out teachers discuss possibility teachers attend could get credit toward extending teaching certificates Has someone club contacted Boy Scouts Girl Scouts area make aware have members can make presentations groups Both organizations have awards involving science aviation dozen members own club spent very enjoyable Saturday morning helping about 50 Cub Scouts build fly Delta Darts otherwise known AMA Cubs available AMA also aircraft static display kids adults kinds questions yes asked come back again Does public library area have programs presentations young people way find out ask find out what involved getting speakers list schedule will probably thrilled have someone come volunteer get another opportunity spread word Some churches have programs members asked display hobby craft interest church does means ask table two Find out chapter Civil Air Patrol area kids young adults Air Force auxiliary because have interest aviation-related activities might find things very interesting television station near produces program young people have much gain little lose calling station speaking people involved will probably want see some video tape shot flying field well some still photographs can better understand what trying tell get interest may send crew field may get chance introduce local television star young people audience model aviation 38 Model Aviation tim factors mayc opinions e AMA officers ovoking idea rhoidd Wherever whenever held presentations could include photographs video taken flying field perhaps copies model airplane magazines well miniature aircraft Young people express interest hobby after presentation could given names phone numbers club members contact information and/or could given map flying field times parents could come see learn would never want bore someone interested details hobby times pays have eyes ears mouth open friends home evening thoroughly enjoying party other members church Sunday school class happened look darkened bedroom noticed walls covered pictures airplanes asked room dad told sons room wanted show something son building went closet pulled out framed-up wing fuselage Great Planes PT-40 told him put nearly 200 flights PT-40 before sold Thats right son young men have working Reach out Contact people working young people anywhere can find us go kids just may end up seeing kids flying fields Oh yes about problem videogame players. put RC transmitter hands may have tendency blip sticks move quickly let go plus side will find already have good hand/eye coordination will learn quickly Teach maintain full control fly smoothly help get lefts rights worked out prepared some rewarding experiences life 4James R Fierro April 1995 39 LEUL%1GEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! SIG MANUFACTURING CO imports the worlds fastest running production engine ROSS engines performance tested race proven SIG carries engines airplane helicopter car boat also have full-time ROSS REPAIR CENTER talking performance talking ROSS SIG-imported ROSS engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against workmanship manufacturing defects GowNifin RIC Rircra Giant Scale Plans 28% Ultimate Biplane 3200 US 30% Ultimate Biplane 3500 US 33% Smith Mini Biplane 3500 US 33% Extra 230 avadable soon. . 3500 US prices include shipping handling FIq WhetBowman RIC Aircraft Design41212 #3Rd Yarrow BC Fiberglass CowlsCanada VOX 2A0 Wheel Pants Gear Etc AvailablePh 604 823-4127 Send $200 complnte catalngunFax 804 823-4449 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC. Montezuma Iowa 50171 PH 515 623 5154 FAX 515-623-3922 Toll Free Orders 600-247-5008 Modelers Hot Line 800-524-7605