The Inside Loop
WINTER
By Jay Smith, Executive Editor | jays@modelaircraft.org
IT IS BEGINNING to be that time of year in Muncie, Indiana, where nearly all of the outdoor events for the year have taken place. Even after 17 winters, I am still sad when we get to the end of the flying season. Coming from Florida, I miss flying year-round.
This is where some might say, “You can still fly all year in Indiana,” but when it gets below freezing, my enjoyment level drops as fast as the temperature. I see photos and videos every year of people braving the weather and flying on January 1. I applaud the dedication, especially since the best I can do is fly on the RC simulator during that time of year.
I’ve often thought of turning my RC truck into a snowplow. I could sit comfortably inside at the window and clear my driveway or sidewalk. I’ve watched a few videos of others doing this, but it appears to be time-consuming.
It is a good time to get started on a build project. Hopefully you have selected a plan or two from the AMA Plans Service plans sale to keep you busy. If you are newer to building, have we covered all of the techniques that you need, or do you have other building topics that you would like to see covered? Are you an expert builder who has tips to share with fellow modelers? Please send them my way so that we may share them with the readers.
Most importantly, happy holidays! AMA
