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Fun and Games
Build and Fly a Delta Dart
Have you ever wanted to build your own balsa indoor flyer but didn't know where to begin. The Delta Dart would be a great choice but there are many others to choose from with a wealth of information available through associations with websites. The American Model Airplane Association is an excellent site with a separate site devoted specifically to the Delta Dart. The Dart is a great flyer. I have built several and helped many of my students do the same. If you know a balsa model builder you can scrounge some scrap from them and you will need a little tissue paper and glue. Detailed instructions are available at the AMA site. Kits are also available for a nominal fee from many hobby shops. Following is a link to the AMA site along with some other excellent websites that support free flight modelling:
Educational Resources
These websites have been selected as excellent resources for learning about the principles of flight.
- Allstar Aeronautics Learning Laboratory - Funded by NASA the Allstar Aeronautics Learning Laboratory has resources that are categorized for different age groups.
- Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum - Home of the Spruce Goose
Winnipeg Area Radio Control Flying Clubs
Local RC Flying clubs provide members with excellent resources for learning about flight. The camaraderie and mentorship prevalent within this organizations provides an enjoyable and rewarding way to get into RC Model Building and Flying. Most clubs maintain excellent websites that provide information on club activities as well as everything that you might want to know about the hobby. Here are a few of the clubs in the Winnipeg area: