I frequently run into park flyers at the high school where I sometimes fly my DLG. They are mostly family types where Dad is trying to get the plane into the air by throwing it straight up. They are usually more than happy to get some help after seeing me throw DLG a few times.
I have helped several of them get their planes into the air, and always take the time to explain about interference. They usually have no clue about that.
So far, this has produced several new glider pilots and some new club members. In fact, one of them who was flying a park flyer a couple of years ago will be Predident of our club next year.
I look at it as an opportunity to recruit new flyers and grow the sport.
Jack Harper
Houston Hawks
----- Original Message -----From: Ron WeaverSent: 9/28/04 8:21:39 PMSubject: Re: [RCSE] September/October thread -- interferenceI had a recent encounter with a park flier myself. I helped him solo his POS, and his dad even took a turn at the sticks. They were both grateful to get the help, and I was also able to educate them about frequency control (they didn't have a clue). I hope to fly with them again sometime. These people are interested in participating in our hobby - I say let's bring them into the fold. As an added bonus - they expressed an interest in gliders and I was able to refer them to DAW and some of the other fine vendors that provide us with our toys.Ron WeaverBuffalo Grove, IL
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