I have an opportunity to work with the local Park District to put together an introductory class. I have a hunch that there are some among you that have done this already, and would be in a position to offer some advice.
Here are my initial questions: Given that I'd like to keep the cost of materials within reason, I think I'm pretty much constrained to free flight. What's a reasonable progression of models for a class? Should I just have them build AMA Cubs (Delta Darts) and call it a day? Will this generate any enthusiasm among the participants? Should my class be directed toward father/son enrollment? I can get access to a reasonable size gym that would be suitable for indoor R/C, and I'd like to leverage this class into flying site opportunities for the local club (SOAR) both indoors and outdoors, so I don't want to start a free-flight club necessarily. In other words, I'd like to move to R/C at some point in the progression, although that could (should?) be another class. Any thoughts on this topic out there? What's a low-cost way to make the transition from FF to R/C? BTW, we don't have any slopes to speak of, so slope foam isn't a viable option. In summary, I want to use an in with the Park District to bring new people into quiet R/C flight and use the (hoped for) success of the program to obtain flying sites which will benefit the local club. Any advice will be appreciated. Feel free to reply privately if you feel the topic may be of no interest to others. Ron Weaver Buffalo Grove, IL USA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
