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Control line for kids
Dave Nyce:
We had our first get together with a group of local kids on Saturday. We flew half-A sized planes with cox engines. Next, we'll have some building sessions for the kids to build their own planes. I supply all materials and engines.
Colin McRae:
Dave, it's great what you are doing to expose our CL hobby to the younger folks. I hope they stay interested.
Our RC/CL club (mostly RC) has an 049 trainer and also a 25 trainer (a Testors Freshman 29). We welcome and try to get kids interested in the CL experience, but unfortunately, they give a few laps a try then we never hear from them again. They are just more interested in RC. And definitely not interested in the building process. They just want to purchase a model plane and fly. Kinda sad!
But we certainly keep trying as best we can.
john e. holliday:
How many of those kids will be supported by their parents. The IC(internal combustion engines ) are too noisy. Electirc if low enough in price and ready to fly may keep some of the kids flying once they learn. S?P D>K
Dave Nyce:
So far, no one has mentioned being bothered by the noise. We use Cox .049 reed valve engines. The parents watched, and cheered as the kids took turns flying. The kids had a great time, and seem very excited about our upcoming building sessions for them to build their own planes.
Jim Hoffman:
Kudos to you Dave Nyce
Hope you can have continued success.
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