Fly-It / Take-It Event
By Tom Ha
We've all seen, and many of us have participated in, Make-it/Take-it events in the past. Participants go to an event, build a simple rocket kit (make-it), then go home (take-it). Maybe the rocket flies at a future launch, maybe it gets put on a shelf, maybe it even gets tossed out. We want to provide an event that will at least get people flying model rockets, and hopefully keep them flying!
What is a Fly-It/Take-It?
An activity to involve young people and first-time flyers of all ages at NARAM-56 by giving them a chance to fly a rocket for free, and then keep the rocket.
When is it?
On Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th, 2014, participants will be able to come to the FITI tent on the NARAM-56 field where a selection of model rockets will be displayed and choose one of their liking. They will be provided with a rocket motor, chute wadding and assistance with prepping the rocket. They can then to go to the sport range and fly their rocket. Additional flights can be made on their own. The FITI event will continue throughout the week as volunteers and time permits.
Who can participate?
Participants should be first time flyers of any age OR 13 years old or less.
Where do these rockets come from?
NAR Sections are asked to build between six and twelve rockets. Sections are encouraged to personalize or customize the rockets that they build. Patriotic, themed or section-specific markings are encouraged! Sections may want to ask local hobby shops or vendors that attend NARAM for donations of kits or parts for this event. I know several sections will hold Winter build sessions to support this effort. We are hoping to be able to support up to 120 first-time launches. The Ha family will donate at least two dozen rockets as a starting point.
What sort of rockets are we looking for?
They can be any new rocket: kit, scratch-built or ready-to-fly. We only ask that they fly on a single 18mm black powder rocket motor. A recovery device must be included (as needed) and can be any method, but complex designs (such as competition helicopters) are not recommended. First flight motors and chute wadding will be provided by donation from Tom Ha.
What's the deadline for sections to send in rockets for the event?
NAR Sections need to have rockets delivered by June 1, 2014. Deliver to:
Tom Ha
512 Chestnut Street
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
Deliveries of built rockets can also be made to the Ha family at TARC and at NARAM-56.
Thanks to the following for their generous donations of rockets and time:
Bernard Cawley
John and Mary McCoy
NARHAMS section 139 members
Rocket Rick Boyette