Indoor Flying Venues
I happen to hang with a couple of members that would be extremely interested in indoor flying.
Now, I’m not talking about tiny, fragile micro aircraft only… which are, BTW, very cool in their own respect, but folks that fly 3D foamies, electric heli’s, slow flyers, etc. that would benefit from access to sheltered and windless wide-open space on days that mother nature throws tantrums that prevent us from enjoying our hobby. There are plenty of such places within the vicinity of our club that would be perfect candidates for our activities. All it would take is a little initiative, a dash of imagination, mixed with some persuasive diplomacy and insider contacts… viola… regular Indoor Flight Nights.
Let’s put our heads together here. Somebody knows somebody who knows somebody else who can schmooze the guy that holds the keys to access of these venues.
Think about the days you’ve spent staring out the window, caught up on your honey-do list, hardware ready to rumble, and it’s spitting rain and blowing a gale. How cool would it be to toss a foamy in the back seat of the car and hit the local gym to keep the thumbs limber while waiting for a weather reprieve to fly your big bird.
I’ve been chompin’ at the bit to take this project on myself. But I’d rather proceed with the support, blessings and wisdom of club members who also want to go along for the ride. So waduya say? Let’s make it happen!
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April 15th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
But that’s the beauty of foam. it won’t damage concrete walls, b-ball backboards, hardwood floors, etc. Just itself.
And we may have the inside track on a killer indoor space. How does 6 basketball courts X 75′ ceiling sound?
April 15th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
I have a few indoor electrics. Just basic cheapo flyers. No micro-electrics. My skill level as pilot in command of my 3-D foamie prevents me from flying it indoors. AKA: I stink!
April 8th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Anyone have any inside contacts with local school boards? That might be a place to start. Having an inside track to initiate a conversation would be better than a cold call.
We could also present our plan to local schools as a form of educational outreach with an underlying goal being membership development. A half-dozen Aero Aces, a PiccoZ or two and a bucket of AA batteries could be a great hook to get students hands-on and excited.