Cub Scouts « Squirrel model airplane!

Beaconsfield Heights Cubs

By admin, on April 29th, 2012%

I just did a hop out to Montreal to visit Beaconsfield Heights Cubs in Montreal.

The last time I visited this group there were only eight! The workshop on Friday night had 33 people in it!

I was amazed by how many volunteers and parents came out to help. It was fun for the kids and the adults.

The kids were very keen and with all the help from adults it went very smoothly.

I think this group could handle anything.

If anybody is having any trouble with their plane, don’t hesitate to send me a note. If you send me a picture or video that will help me to figure out if you need any adjustments, parts or repairs.

Here is some instructions on how to fly it. Here are some videos on how to repair it.

Here is the Squirrel record. It’s a over a minute. Feel free to send in any videos of attempts on the record. I’d like to start a page showing the top 10 flights.

Workshop for Cub Scouts

By admin, on February 8th, 2012%

Here are a few shots at the First Stittsville troop a couple of weeks ago.

This method of showing the youth a step and having them execute the step works well. If you don’t have access to someone who can lead a workshop like this you can try the handbook.

I visited Cub Scouts in Montreal last week. We had a lot of fun and I was invited to a Cub Car Rally to demonstrate the Squirrel model airplane. Of course some of the prizes in the rally were Squirrels (I think I donated 10). I did a few flights so the kids could swarm underneath it.

Pre flight coaching

By admin, on April 17th, 2010%

Model planes are fun for the leaders as well as youth. I find that the leaders often help with the workshop but also make their own plane.

After you get through building it’s helpful to give the kids some flight coaching before they go outside. You still have their attention. It takes a bit of time for all the kids to get the message. Expect them to be very excited so you need to be patient. If you change setting it’s harder to make sure all the kids don’t make certain common mistakes.

Also, the planes will not break from flying. They are designed to tolerate strikes to the wall and ceiling and so forth.

Common issues:

-Not winding
-Winding backwards
-Throwing instead of a gentle push
-Not holding under wing (otherwise finger interference)
-Not pick up by propeller/nose (loss of winding, damage)

1st Stittsville Scouts (Delta Troop)

By admin, on February 5th, 2010%

In the past couple of years I’ve enjoyed travelling to different cities to make planes with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. I do it in my own city as well.

We generally have a gymnasium or a field. I really enjoy it because not only do I get to share the aviation spirit with lots of children (and adults) I get to do some flying myself. I also get to see lots of planes running and coach the kids on how to get them running well.

Many of the Cub-Scout groups have become regulars so I look forward to coming back.