Bob Underwood UYik 2xu WELL ITS BEEN AWHILE since weve done potpourri stuff associated goals column Since Im writing April 10 deadline now would great time Hows say Aw knowthe buds budding flowers flowering dandelions getting running start its time renewal Spring has sprung whatever Last month brought something picture story revolving around presentation Does Fly over Ball State University Indiana Academy Distance Learning Network Since program occurred right top publication deadline no opportunity assess overall quality production knew Indiana Academy happy outcome Having viewed four segment tapes looks like have some good material overall AMA use well clubs call-in questions morning museum session tended somewhat redundant compared afternoon however overall presentation seemed better fewer glitches Hopefully through miracle editing can incorporate strong points session Perhaps can take care few minor technical mistakes made yours truly so-called resident expert Quite frankly never began anticipate level full-scale airplane questions occasion noted waxed eloquently about speed sound somehow magically increased about 100 mph Ah such life Heck wont first time student has discovered teacher wrongand wont first time has admitted reached 32000 youngsters teachers big gulp Thats Academy has accomplished quite important factor just beginning association Ball State Indiana Academy suggests important things will happen months come immediate goal make edited tapes available details yet completed would seem will able make tape available individuals clubs will contain three segments First tape will contain 15-minute teaser presentation designed use school community groups effort generate interest Second 50-minute museum/live call-in program will featured Third will 50-minute segment building AMA Cub Delta Dart should able make tape available very nominal amount $10-is possibly free Watch details next segment underway devoted forces flight controls Still later intend include portions devoted other subject areas such history language arts etc About time read Academy will represented Technology Student Associations convention Louisville KY TSA 140000-member association devoted sciences portions competitive program devoted designing building handlaunch glider entry presented given set package materials no additions student designs builds model flown competitively several years now Tom Sanders modeler formerly Pennsylvania has acted coordinator resource-person improve designs used students Tom now employed Midwest Products Education Director pleased able assist Tom providing personnel well having booth convention Later summer AMA will presenting forum EAA convention dealing subject Modeling Educational Tool going Oshkosh area fly-in drop AMA booth spend hour forum tent us As aside parting thought section may relate since inception column formulation Education Committee some wonderful things have begun happen concerning involvement youth modeling must stated happenings necessarily direct result column Indeed activities individuals have toiling some time What has happened through column other means have begun network spotlights activities provides impetus others become involved Weve become sort catalyst chemical reaction youth activity few months ago mentioned flight-training program provided us club Harrisburg PA indicated copy would find its way club wanted follow admonition clubs should have formal training program offer followed blizzard requests via phone fax letter Actually provided Harrisburg offering Saginaw MI well pleased clubs interested thank Harrisburg Area Flying Societies Saginaw Valley Radio Control Club sharing excellent work others Don Bekins President Society Antique Modelers talked length recently about youth activity local chapter California SAM 27 has working closely Rocco Ferrario Weve mentioned Rocco column before fact June Model Aviation listed Rocco resource middleschool Junior High level activities Don indicated SAM has established Website devoted Continued page 59 54 Model Aviation Helmke age 41/2 photo cleans up Senior Telemaster can also fuel model fly circles NewComers/Underwood Continued page 54 providing information about Roccos classroom modeling activities information can accessed via Internet http/wwwnapanetnetlnedn recently received information longtime modeler Don Jeblik son marketing series models can best described free flight ARFs Remember Illumination terms ARF st Ready Fly models range handlaunch/catapult non-Scale rubber powered Scalelike rubber models helicopter counter-rotating blades models colorful welldesigned spare parts accessories available Prices models provided further information contact Don Jeblik Box 547 Crestline CA 92325 Academy has new pamphlet distribute trade shows other promotional affairs Its very colorful design information will appeal nonmodeler strong effort has made provide general information about hobby/sport Academy feature youth its presentation pamphlets will available part mall-show package Contact Julie Evans Marketing department AMA Headquarters club going participate show program AMA district also has table top display booth available need contact district Vice President details have received number drawings simple types models can use introduction modeling Most either handlaunch rubber powered working develop list models would love able provide information drawings Model Aviation just dont have space Ill close month photo appeal young man photo Kyle Helmke grandson Henry Helmke Henry wrote recent issues model press has discussion lack young modelers involved model building am position initiate participate some ambitious programs get young people modeling thought might enjoy enclosed photo reflects modest effort direction grandson Kyle Helmke age 4/2 AMA 525045 shown cleaning up Hobby Lobby Senior Telemaster after another successful flight plane powered older OS 90F5 guided Airtronics radio opinion ideal model fledgling flier halfthrottle plane very docile gives young pilot sense ability succeed RC pilot Although Kyle admittedly bit young get RC really gets excited prospect going flying Uncle Rick accomplished Pattern flier does quite well flying big lazy circles As attached photo shows learning take care model also knows fuel time being relegated position behind wing engine running point age grandparents will remember days kid easy spend time small local grass strip near Cubs Stearmans little interest went long way often allowed clean dust off large models Thats easy day age small grass strips fenced off both regulations insurance requirements As club individual can get Kyles time involved easy way out develop rules keep kids away site easy way improve community relations healthy hobby/sport make flying site grass strip 90s FREE demo Web site
