L. Weimer

THE 1977 EDITION of the National Model Plane Show was held on March 11, 12, 13 in the Great Lakes Mall, Cleveland, Ohio. This article is presented in the hope that other static shows may benefit from the experience gathered over the years in staging this major AMA event. The show and contest is the direct result of an annual six-month effort by local modeling clubs and this year represented the 26th running of the NMPS. Without a doubt, the event has to rank among the largest static shows ever held, if not the largest. The final count was an overwhelming 585 aircraft entered and on display, requiring over 200 eight-foot tables for staging. More than 200 trophy awards were presented and all of this was accomplished on a free entry basis. Right, no entry charge!