----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 9:49
PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] September/October
thread -- interference
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 -----
Sent: 9/28/04 8:21:39 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] September/October
thread -- interference
I 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 Weaver
Buffalo Grove, IL
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