District II
New Jersey, New York, Europe
On April 22, 2023, the Mercer County RC Society (MCRCS) presented a public display of model aircraft and an introduction to the hobby of model aviation at the Cranbury Public Library in Cranbury, New Jersey. The event included all of the necessary ingredients to expose the general public to our hobby.
Several unique elements of the Cranbury Library event must be noted. The MCRCS display was the first public event at the library that was just dedicated in November of 2022. The club displayed a wide variety of gas glow and electric propulsion from virtually every generation of aircraft. Several RC flight simulators were available, including one that was connected to a projection TV on a large screen! Numerous club members were available to answer guest questions. The club now has a connection to the library. Hopefully this can become a regular event.
The MCRCS is an involved club noted for its Jumbo Jamboree and various other events at the club’s beautiful flying field in Trenton, New Jersey. The large field has accommodated aircraft with wingspans up to 19 feet! Pilots and spectators enjoy a permeant structure that serves as a kitchen and covered pavilion.
The MCRCS does it right, and the members are working to promote the hobby in many ways. Your club can conduct similar public outreach events at schools, libraries, town celebrations, and parades. Kudos go to one and all, but especially to Johannes Dapprich, the lead organizer of the library event. And, thanks to District II Associate Vice President Alex Sz emere for forwarding much of this report. Learn more about the MCRCS at www.mercs.com.
Remember, it’s not about what you fly, it’s about the friends you make.
